Administrative Assistant

Job description / Role

Company
Our client is an innovative company seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the executive team at East Islands Energy. This role is ideal for candidates based in, DC, London, or Cairo and involves extensive travel.

Duties & Responsibilities: Washington
• Provide comprehensive organizational and technical support to the Managing Director.
• Plan, coordinate, and maintain schedules, meetings, gan and electronic calendars.
• Organize telephone communications and manage incoming calls, relaying important information to the executive.
• Prepare materials and documents for meetings, ensuring all logistics are handled efficiently.
• Maintain an organized office environment, including managing office supplies and conducting inventory.
• Handle internal and external correspondence, ensuring timely responses and document management.
• Assist in planning and organizing business trips for the executive team, including travel arrangements and accommodations.
• Conduct research and compile information for various projects as needed.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Proactively identify and resolve issues that may arise, supporting the smooth operation of the executive office.
• Assist with ad-hoc projects and tasks as delegated by management.

• Previous experience as an Administrative Assistant or in a similar administrative role.
• University degree and at least 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Excellent communication skills, with a proficiency in English (B2 or higher); knowledge of Arabic is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• A positive, can-do attitude and readiness for new experiences.
• Must be willing to travel as required for the role.

About the Company

Propel Consult delivers a service in step with the needs of both our client companies and candidates. Our ability to add value to all levels of recruitment stems from our wholehearted belief in providing a professional service to both parties.

We have built relationships with many leading indigenous and mulitnational organisations throughout the Middle East and internationally in countries such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt and many more.

Concentrating our resources has created 5 distinct specialist divisions:

• Banking & Finance
• Human Resources
• Oil & Gas
• Construction
• Architecture & Engineering