Assistant to the Director General (DG) / Program Assistant for Special Projects

• Assistance with any programs managed by the DG, including organizing activities, follow up with participants, preparing agenda books and background materials, preparing reports on activities.
• Assisting with Working Groups managed by the DG and collaborating with other staff working on those programs.
• Providing support for any external consultants working directly with the DG.
• Following up on any collaborations with institutions/individuals led by the DG.
• Organizing regional and international panels that are led by the DG.
• Supporting DG in incubating new and special projects.
• Assisting DG in compiling and finalizing Donor’s reports and grant proposals.
• Following up on DG’s calendar, daily schedule and travel schedule.
• Organizing DG meetings with ACSS staff and external network.
• Help organize travel expenses and corporate card expenses by DG.
• Taking notes on meetings between DG and staff or external collaborators.
• Upkeep of files in DG office.
• Helping with office-wide activities such as the ACSS conference, Research Forum and Academy

Qualifications:

• Minimum BA degree preferably in Social sciences or Humanities with 3 years of experience in an administrative, communications and /or other functional support role.
• Languages: Perfect Arabic and English. French is an asset.
• Excellent communication skills (writing & speaking).
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point). 
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted