Executive Assistant to General Manager (Arabic speaking)

The Role

Working within the remit of a growing, federal government entity in Abu Dhabi, this is a fast-paced environment offering the successful applicant a superb career trajectory. Working in a close-knit office of approximately 20 individuals, you will provide 1:1 support to the General Mana...

The Role
Working within the remit of a growing, federal government entity in Abu Dhabi, this is a fast-paced environment offering the successful applicant a superb career trajectory. Working in a close-knit office of approximately 20 individuals, you will provide 1:1 support to the General Manager and manage all the internal relationships within the office and significant external relationships with VVIP Government officials and industry leaders. Providing effective gatekeeping to the GM’s office, you will understand the protocol that will need to be applied to these meetings and the hierarchy involved. There will be significant project work, research and report writing for the GM and you will be the point of contact for all communication, preparing written agendas, sharing written minutes of meetings and ensuring full tracking of projects against timelines and budgets. Additionally, as you coordinate all the management of office activities, this will include HSE procedures, and you will enroll in safety tours and ensure standards are in compliance with the requirements of ISO regulations. There is considerable written and research work, hence our client is seeking excellent communication skills in English and Arabic as well as strong MS Office skills. Complex diary and travel management are a large part of the role, coupled with event management in terms of arranging conferences and seminars. You will exercise discretion as you will be privy to highly confidential information and you will be a strong decision maker. Ideally candidates will hold a degree in Administration, or related field and demonstrate a stable career history, preferably in the energy or corporate sector. This is an exciting role and will provide growth and stability for the right candidate within the government sector.

Requirements
There is considerable written and research work, hence our client is seeking excellent communication skills in English and Arabic as well as strong MS Office skills. Complex diary and travel management are a large part of the role, coupled with event management in terms of arranging conferences and seminars. You will exercise discretion as you will be privy to highly confidential information and you will be a strong decision maker. Ideally candidates will hold a degree in Administration, or related field and demonstrate a stable career history, preferably in the energy or corporate sector. This is an exciting role and will provide growth and stability for the right candidate within the government sector.

About the company
Irwin & Dow was established in 2013 to provide clients with a unique and highly personalised recruitment service, providing the very top calibre of candidates across the business support and secretarial function. We provide a refreshing approach, working in close partnership with clients and candidates across diverse industry sectors; large MNCs, government & semi -government entities, SMEs, local businesses and in the start-up and UHNWI support framework. Great people equal great success: all our candidates are interviewed personally by a member of the team, and we develop longstanding and in-depth relationships with our clients, understanding their corporate culture and goals to ensure a successful outcome for both parties. Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount, and we are pleased to be a partner of choice for clients and candidates.