Job description

Preference will be given to those who have worked in contracting companies.

Provide high-level executive and administrative support to the General Manager (Contracting Company), ensuring effective coordination between departments, engineering teams, and senior management. The role contributes to:

Enhancing decision-making speed and accuracy.

Monitoring projects and executive tasks efficiently.

Ensuring adherence to timelines and company policies.

Strengthening corporate governance and operational discipline.

Reporting Line

Reports directly to: General Manager

Liaises closely with:

Department Heads

Project Managers

Engineers and Site Teams

Finance Department

Skills

Key Responsibilities

1. Executive Support

Manage the General Manager’s executive office and daily operations.

Filter and prioritize the GM’s daily schedule to focus on high-value tasks.

Draft and prepare official correspondence, letters, administrative decisions, and executive reports.

Follow up on GM directives and ensure timely implementation by relevant departments.

Maintain and archive all confidential documents and administrative records.

Prepare Executive Briefs before important meetings, summarizing key data, risks, and opportunities.

2. Interdepartmental and Engineering Coordination

Serve as the main liaison between the GM and all departments.

Coordinate with:

Project engineers and technical offices

Project and site managers

Monitor project progress, challenges, and key observations, and provide executive summaries to senior management.

Ensure smooth and clear communication between senior management and technical teams.

3. Executive Meeting Management

Prepare agendas for senior-level administrative and technical meetings.

Organize and manage:

Senior management meetings

Project follow-up meetings

Coordination meetings with consultants and partners (when needed)

Take accurate, professional minutes of meetings.

Track decisions and follow up on action items until closure.

4. Administrative Follow-Up and Reporting

Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, distributing it according to priority and responsibility.

Prepare regular reports for senior management (weekly, monthly, or as requested).

Monitor approvals, signatures, and administrative commitments.

Support the preparation of executive presentations and project-related reports.

Develop project dashboards to track progress, risks, budgets, and schedules.

5. Strategic Decision Support

Summarize key data and updates to facilitate administrative and technical decision-making.

Track project KPIs in coordination with technical and financial departments.

Highlight risks, delays, or deviations for senior management awareness.

6. Special Projects and Executive Tasks

Monitor special projects assigned by senior management, such as events, government or consultant visits, or process improvement initiatives.

Coordinate with departments to ensure timely and quality execution.

7. Contract and Sensitive Document Management

Track final versions of contracts and key legal or technical documents.

Coordinate with Legal and Procurement departments to ensure completeness before submission to the GM.

8. External Stakeholder Communication

Represent the GM when liaising with contractors, consultants, investors, and strategic partners.

Draft formal correspondence in English and Arabic.

Monitor compliance with commitments and official communications.

9. HR/Training Coordination (Limited)

Coordinate workshops or employee-related meetings in collaboration with HR.

Does not manage HR functions directly.

10. Organizing Executive Events and High-Level Meetings

Organize Board Off-Site meetings, leadership workshops, and VIP visits.

Follow up on meeting outcomes and ensure official documentation.

11. Governance and Compliance

Fully comply with company policies and administrative procedures.

Maintain strict confidentiality of information and data.

Support internal and external audits when required.

Adhere to:

Non-discrimination policies

Equal opportunity principles

Corporate ethics

According to ILO standards and best corporate governance practices.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Executive Secretariat, or related field.

Experience

Minimum 3–5 years as an Executive Assistant, Executive Secretary, or senior administrative support.

Preferably with experience in large contracting companies or project-based organizations.

Language Requirements

Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking) – mandatory

Arabic language proficiency is an advantage for communication with local stakeholders.

Skills

Skills and Competencies

Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Strong coordination ability across multiple stakeholders and departments.

Professional written and verbal communication skills in English (mandatory) and Arabic.

Proficient in MS Office and Outlook.

Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced project environments.

High level of discipline, confidentiality, and professionalism.