Project Assistant

The Business Year; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Project Assistant to join their dynamic team in Abu Dhabi. This role involves providing essential administrative support, arranging interviews, and liaising with corporate communications teams. You will play a vital role in ensuring effective communication and organization, contributing significantly to the success of various projects. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to develop your skills while making a meaningful impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join a global media group and be part of an international team that delivers high-level business intelligence.

Qualifications

• Good command of English with strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, able to multitask and work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support to teams worldwide.
• Arranging interviews and managing agendas efficiently.
• Coordinating meetings and facilitating communication with key stakeholders.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Microsoft Office

Project Management Tools

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project Management Tools

Job description

About Us:

The Business Year is a global media group that has been providing investors, businesses, and governments with firsthand insights into the world's most dynamic markets for over a decade. Our Country Editors conduct hundreds of interviews a week with top decision-makers in the Middle East, Latin America, Central and Southeast Asia, Africa, and Europe.

Your Role:

We are looking for a Project Assistant to support our team in Abu Dhabi. In this role, you will arrange interviews, manage agendas, and coordinate with corporate communications teams to gather materials for publication. You will play a crucial part in ensuring smooth communication and organization, contributing to the success of our projects and editorial processes.

Your daily responsibilities will include:

1. Providing administrative support to teams based worldwide.
2. Arranging interviews and managing agendas.
3. Liaising with corporate communications teams to collect materials for interviews.
4. Coordinating meetings and facilitating communication with executives, media agencies, and key stakeholders.
5. Maintaining organization and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
6. Ensuring deadlines are met by following up with internal and external contacts.

Minimum requirements:

• Good command of English.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to multitask.
• Professional and polished communication style.
• Self-motivated with problem-solving abilities, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable speaking on the phone with CEOs, media agencies, and high-level stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools is a plus.
• Ability to adapt to different time zones and work under tight deadlines.
• Goal-oriented: Monthly payment + target bonus.

If you are looking for a role where you can develop your skills and contribute to high-level business intelligence from our Abu Dhabi base, we encourage you to apply and be part of our international team.