UAE National - Executive Assistant

Job description / Role

Our client is a pioneer government company based in Abu Dhabi managing a varied portfolio of companies under their umbrella group. The business is looking to hire an experienced UAE National Executive Assistant in Abu Dhabi to support the CEO & his board.

Client Details

Our client is a government entity based in Abu Dhabi, they are currently looking to expand their current support function and have introduced a brand-new position of an EA to the CEO & Board.

Description

Supporting the CEO and his board, this UAE National EA will be responsible to/for:

* Completes a broad variety of administrative tasks for the CEO including: managing an extremely active calendar of appointments; completing expense reports; composing and preparing correspondence that is sometimes confidential; arranging complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas; and compiling documents for travel-related meetings.
* Plans, coordinates and ensures the CEO's schedule is followed and respected. Provides "gatekeeper" and "gateway" role, creating win-win situations for direct access to the CEO's time and office.
* Communicates directly, and on behalf of the President and CEO, with Board members, donors, Foundation staff, and others, on matters related to CEO's programmatic initiatives.
* Researches, prioritizes, and follows up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the President, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature. Determines appropriate course of action, referral, or response.
* Provides a bridge for smooth communication between the President's office and internal departments; demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust and support with senior management staff.

Job Offer

The successful candidate for this role will be offered a competitive monthly salary, all-inclusive of basic, housing and transport allowances. Additionally he/she will receive a bonus and medical insurance. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant to further progress their career with this leading group in Abu Dhabi.

Requirements

The successful candidate for this Executive Assistant role:

* UAE National with at least 2-3 years of Support experience
* Strong MS Office experience
* Expert level written and verbal communication skills

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.