Ref: HP134-07

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

The Programme Assistant supports the execution of the Pearl Initiative’s Business Pledge Programme and directly reports to the Programme Manager. The ideal candidate has a very strong interest in topics around corporate accountability, governance and transparency and preferably experience of dealing with SMEs.

Role Responsibilities:
• Assist in executing programmes, in areas such as planning, project management, interactions with programme partners and universities
• Assist in conduction desktop research, literature reviews, surveys, interviews, collecting and analysing data
• Assist in the production of research reports (developing, writing, designing, proofreading and finalising programme reports) published widely across the region
• Assist in coordinating relationships between students and business leaders to report on progress made towards the pledge goals.
• Assist in developing and distributing other programme content such as podcasts, interviews, videos and photographs
• Organise the translation (English to Arabic) of all programme deliverables
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to be diplomatic to engage with a wide range of stakeholders
• Engaging and building relationships with collaboration partners on a regular basis
• Proactive, good use of initiative, resourceful can do attitude

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 years experience working in the GCC
• Bachelors degree
• Strong interest in corporate governance, accountability and reporting in business in the Middle East
• Demonstrate research and writing capacity
• Motivated, enthusiastic and flexible
• English and Arabic – essential

About the Company

The Pearl Initiative is the leading independent, non-profit organisation working to improve corporate accountability and transparency in the Gulf Region. The activities of the Pearl Initiative are supported by a wide range of Partner companies from across the Gulf Region.

The organisation is committed to engaging with regional businesses and student communities about the business case for implementation of the highest standards in corporate accountability, transparency and governance. The organisation offers programmes and publishes regional research reports and case studies to foster greater insight and appreciation of the business case, priorities and trends on these topics.

The Pearl Initiative brings together business, government and civil society decision makers to share best business practices and help maximise the economic opportunities available to companies within the region. The Pearl Initiative also helps Gulf-based university students to identify and embrace strong ethics as they embark on their future careers.

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