Personal Assistant To The Project Manager (French-Speaking)

Expensia International

Dubai, UAE

Posted
Ref: SP247-01

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Our diversified group, based in Dubai, is seeking a Personal Assistant / Project Manager fluent in French (written and spoken) to support our CEO. This strategic role requires excellent organizational skills to manage diverse responsibilities, including:

• Project management and documentation control.
• Legal and compliance support.
• Property management.
• Employee coordination.
• Handling personal matters.

The ideal candidate must have flexibility to travel if needed and the ability to manage and track priority projects effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

Personal Assistance:
• Manage and optimize the CEO’s professional and personal schedule.
• Organize meetings, travel arrangements, and key events.
• Prepare documents and presentations in both French and English.

Project Management:
• Coordinate and monitor ongoing projects (budgets, deliverables, deadlines).
• Collaborate with teams to ensure alignment with objectives.
• Identify risks and propose appropriate solutions.

Decision Support:
• Gather and analyse data to support strategic decision-making.
• Draft clear and structured summaries and reports.

Communication and Coordination:
• Act as the primary point of contact between the CEO and stakeholders.
• Ensure seamless execution of the CEO’s priorities.

Legal Coordination:
• Assist in drafting and reviewing contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Liaise with legal advisors to ensure compliance with regional regulations in the UAE and East Africa.
• Maintain an organized repository of legal records and monitor renewal timelines.

Property Management:
• Oversee the CEO's property portfolio, including documentation, tenant communication, and financial tracking.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and service providers to ensure smooth property operations and development.
• Conduct regular updates and reporting on property performance.

Requirements:

Education:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Management, Administration, or a related field.

Experience:
• 3-5 years in a similar role, preferably in an international environment.

Languages:
• Fluency in French (written and spoken) is mandatory.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Arabic is a plus but not mandatory.

Skills:
• Strong organizational, dynamic, and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Trello, Asana, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Monday.com, or similar).
• Discretion, reliability, and ability to work under pressure.

Availability:
• Immediate and flexible to travel if required.

Salary:
AED 10,000 to 20,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
Additional benefits: • Competitive salary based on experience. • Stimulating and dynamic work environment in Dubai. • Comprehensive health coverage and travel benefits.

About the Company

A Dubai based company trading in a wide range of products and services. With a visionary approach, we proudly preserve our role as one of the leading dealer of general commodities and Building Material to African countries (French talking and English Speaking).

Our mission is to continue to offer excellent merchandise in the market and to widen our community whilst maintaining company social responsibility, and to come to be the top player of the enterprise by using promising quality, customer pleasure and affordability.

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