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Executive Assistant
Save the Children Jordan is looking to hire
- Job Description and Requirements
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Completes a broad variety of administrative tasks for the CEO including: managing an extremely active calendar of appointments; completing reports; composing and preparing correspondence that is sometimes confidential; arranging complex agendas.
- Researches, prioritizes, and follows up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the CEO, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature. Determines appropriate course of action, referral, or response.
- Provides a bridge for smooth communication between the CEO’s office and internal departments; demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust and support with senior management staff.
- Works closely and effectively with the CEO to keep her well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately. Acts as a “barometer,” having a sense for the issues taking place in the environment and keeping the CEO updated.
- Provides leadership to build relationships crucial to the success of the organization, and manages a variety of special projects for the CEO, some of which may have organizational impact.
- Successfully completes critical aspects of deliverables with a hands-on approach, including drafting acknowledgement letters, personal correspondence, and other tasks that facilitate the CEO’s ability to effectively lead the company.
- Prioritizes conflicting needs; handles matters expeditiously, proactively, and follows-through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.
- Devise and maintain the CEO office systems, including data management and filing
- Coordinate on all the CEO’s travel arrangements, visas and accommodation through administration office
- Screen phone calls, enquiries and requests, and handle them when appropriate
- Meeting and greeting visitors at all levels of seniority
- Carry out any other relevant task as required by the CEO
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential:
- Bachelor’s degree required in business Administration or any related field
- Strong work tenure: 5 to 10 years of experience supporting Level Executives, preferably in a non-profit organization.
- Excellent office management skills.
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills in both Arabic & English
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), Adobe Acrobat, and Social Media web platforms.
- Professional, positive and punctual
Interested Candidates to submit their application no later than 7 March 2017.
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