Posted
Ref: LP127-2586

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced and dedicated Chief of Staff to serve as the key supporter of the Chairman, assisting in achieving his overall objectives, tasks, and responsibilities. The Chief of Staff will be responsible for implementing the Chairman’s directives across various areas, coordinating between the Chairman and multiple companies, institutions, and organizations. The ideal candidate will be proactive, highly organized, and capable of managing diverse tasks with precision and professionalism.

Relationship to Management: The Chief of Staff reports directly to the Chairman and collaborates with all companies and departments under the Chairman’s direction.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Organize the workflow for the Chairman’s staff and coordinate with internal departments and all initiatives associated with the Chairman.
• Manage the flow of information to and from the Chairman, including reviewing all communications such as letters, memos, emails, phone calls, and visitor interactions.
• Prepare agendas for meetings, attend meetings, and follow up on all action items.
• Oversee the Chairman’s public engagements, including meetings, presentations, speeches, and events.
• Manage the Chairman’s schedule and handle all logistical aspects of his agenda.
• Engage with senior managers and stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of the Chairman’s agenda.
• Provide advice to the Chairman on various matters.
• Establish and maintain effective communication channels within the organization and across all initiatives.
• Ensure the Chairman’s instructions are clearly communicated to relevant individuals and teams.
• Follow up regularly to ensure the execution of instructions and report outcomes to the Chairman.
• Represent the Chairman in meetings and public relations matters when requested.
• Prepare written and oral reports with recommendations for the Chairman.
• Maintain oversight of business interactions with governmental sectors.
• Inspect, visit, and evaluate assignments as directed by the Chairman.
• Assist the Chairman in the selection of candidates for various positions.
• Execute other specific assignments as requested by the Chairman.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar role.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in Arabic or relevant experience in the Middle East is preferred.
• Strong IT skills.
• Disciplined, committed, loyal, and dedicated.
• Willingness to work long hours and weekends, with no personal commitments.
• Well-traveled, with experience attending conferences and professional business events.
• Strong networking skills; an established international business network is an advantage.
• Ability to analyze sales figures and produce reports for internal and external use.
• Project management skills and excellent organizational abilities.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach.
• Proactive, able to work independently as well as part of a team.

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

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