Executive Secretary - Arabic Speaker

A well known event management company based in Abu Dhabi is currently looking for an Executive Secretary to support directly the Executive Director. In this role, your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Manage, organize and coordinate all administrative activities to facilitate the smooth running and function of the Director’s Office and to ensure work is being executed efficiently, accurately and in a timely manner.
• Oversee the administrative system of the Director’s office ( as record management, incoming and outgoing mail, minutes of the Director’s meetings)
• Oversee Director’s Office budget and ensure expenditure is monitored effectively.
• Oversee the management and maintenance of the contact database
• Finalize all external written communication for the Director Signature
• Hold daily meetings with staff within the Director’s office to manage and monitor workflow, work quality and effective use of time and human resources across the department .
• Ensure effective information and task sharing across the team.
• Ensure coverage for all business critical tasks are maintained at all time.
• Manage Administration Coordinator on all aspects pertaining to the Director’s instructions and their proper and timely implementation.
• Conduct staff appraisals within the Director’s office, manage performance and identify training needs and prepare recommendations.
• Manage communication with the Advisor’s and Board members, meeting and arrange logistics with the support of the Events team.
• Attend meetings and follow projects with all Head of the Department.
• Manage the Director’s protocol internally and during any event to be attended by the Director. .
• Manage project check lists ( national and international event projects )
• Oversee all event requirements of the Director along with other staff min the department.
• Coordinate communication between the Director and VIPS, dignitaries and Royalties.
• Timely dispatch of press conference /event Invitations to royal families & VIP guests .
• Ensure reservation of Platinum Reserve Function and Front Row Seating planning.
• Oversee Director’s dinners alongside with the Administration Coordinator.
• Manage “Royal Balcony” and all relate “Royal/ VVIP Protocol” procedures during the events, including security planning and clearance; making sure greeting areas or Majlis are set-up correctly; and required staff members are briefed appropriately and in place for the arrival of

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you need to meet the following criteria:

• A bachelor degree holder
• With minimum 5 years of extensive PA / Executive Secretarial experience
• With strong familiarity in government/ VVIP protocols
• Good experience in dealing with VIP, government officials, celebrity personalities
• Willing to work for long hours including weekends (especially when there is an event)
• Strong command of English and Arabic language
• Good writing skills in both languages
• Though majority of the work will be done in the office, however, the candidate should be flexible to travel outside Abu Dhabi, when required

Disclaimer: Black Pearl will never ask for money or any form to charge our candidates just to process or consider their application for any of our available vacancies. If you happen to receive such request from any members of our staff or other individuals claiming to be part of Black Pearl.

About the Company

Black Pearl is a human resources and recruitment agency that provides a holistic business and talent solution in a progressive, dynamic, and efficient way.

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