John Bosco Ssemanda
Verified Expert in Support and Operations
Support & Operations Expert
Kampala, Central Region, Uganda
Toptal member since February 23, 2026
John has served as an executive assistant to the CEO at East African Power since 2019. He holds an MBA in project management from Mount Kenya University and a bachelor's degree in procurement and logistics management. With more than seven years of experience in procurement, logistics, project management, and executive assistance, John brings strong business skills focused on driving growth, exceeding customer service expectations, and enhancing brand impact.
Expertise
- Administration
- Calendars
- Email Management
- Human Resources (HR)
- Microsoft Office
- Personal Assistance
- Procurement
- Virtual Assistance
Work Experience
Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer
East African Power
- Handled daily administrative duties, including managing calendars, completing expense reports, composing and preparing correspondence, arranging complex, detailed travel plans, itineraries, agendas, and compiling documents for meetings.
- Communicated with the general staff on the CEO's behalf and coordinated logistics with high-level meetings both internally and externally.
- Communicated directly and on behalf of the CEO with board members, donors, foundation staff, and others on matters related to programmatic initiatives as directed.
- Drafted reports, letters of solicitation, and proposals; prepared and coordinated oral and written communication with donors and prospects.
- Supported the CEO in his external commitments related to the business, including service on external boards, committees, and other groups.
Procurement Officer
Afritech Energy Ltd
- Drove procurement of solar site construction materials for an 8.5-megawatt project in Rwanda and led procurement for operations and maintenance work.
- Helped the company with the tendering process, resulting in several tenders being awarded and executed successfully.
- Directed the procurement of the solar mini-grid projects in Eastern Rwanda, including ground mounting of structures and installation of solar modules.
Procurement Officer
East African Power
- Oversaw and led the entire procurement process of the construction and installation of the 0.5-megawatt Rubagabaga hydropower project in Rwanda.
- Monitored and guided the procurement activities during the operations and maintenance contract for the 0.5-megawatt Rubagabaga hydropower project in Rwanda.
- Managed all suppliers for the various project materials, tendering process, and award of contracts during the company's projects at that time.
- Spearheaded and managed the procurement of the construction of the company's well-equipped community library in Rwanda.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Project Management
Mount Kenya University - Nairobi, Kenya
Bachelor's Degree in Procurement and Logistics Management
Uganda Christian University (UCU) - Mukono, Uganda
Certifications
Virtual Assistant Program
ALX Africa
Skills
Administrative Operations
Calendar Management, Email Management, File Management
Customer Support
Billing
Scheduling & Meetings
Scheduling
Business Function Support
Calendars
Operations
Meetings, Databases
Personal Support
Appointment Booking, Personal Travel Planning
Travel & Events
International Travel Planning, Flight Booking, Hotel Booking
Other
Microsoft Office, Procurement, Human Resources (HR), Administration, Logistics, IT Support, Business Administration, Recruitment, Administrative Support, Personal Assistance, Invoicing, Office Management, Google Workspace, Project Management, Business Communication, Financial Management, Marketing, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Hotel & Flight Booking, Virtual Assistance, Construction Management, Research, Email Marketing, Accounting
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