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Executive Secretary

Responsibilities:

  • Provide administrative and clerical support to departments or individuals.
  • Schedule meetings and arrange conference rooms.
  • Handle information requests.
  • Prepare correspondence and manage executive’s inbox.
  • Arrange for outgoing mail and packages to be picked up.
  • Prepare confidential and sensitive documents.
  • Coordinates office management activities.
  • Determine matters of top priority and handle accordingly.
  • Prepare agenda for meetings.
  • Takes and transcribes dictation.
  • Maintain office policies and procedures.
  • Coordinate travel arrangements; prepares itineraries; prepares, compiles and maintains travel vouchers and records.
  • Receive and relay telephone messages.
  • Direct the general public to the appropriate staff member.
  • Maintain a proper filing system (hard copy and electronic) for all documents and correspondence related to FDCD
  • Assist the executive in writing project applications, processing applications, and following up on project application/implementation and reporting
  • Organizing and scheduling appointments for the President
  • Plan meetings and take detailed minutes
  • Update and maintain office policies and procedures
  • Assist in preparation for conferences and matters related to logistics and conference management
  • Follow up with members of the Board of Directors and all members of the organization related to the organization’s activities 
  • Responsible for the fixed assets inventory
  • Assist the President/ Director in all administrative matters as requested by the president
  • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Intervention Sectors
Law & Legal Affairs
Application Deadline
Salary Range
800 to 1200 (USD)
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
Requirements: • Proven experience as an executive assistant, virtual assistant or office admin assistant • Knowledge of office management systems and procedures • Working knowledge of office equipment, like printers and fax machines • Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular) • Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work • Attention to detail and problem-solving skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills (Arabic and English proficiency is a must) • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
Requires a Cover Letter?
Yes
Experience Requirements
2 to 3 years
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details
University degree; additional qualification as an Administrative assistant or Secretary will be a plus
Arabic
Excellent
English
Excellent
French
Excellent
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No