Executive Assistant to the Ambassador

The Embassy seeks a resourceful, highly organised and flexible individual with experience in a fast-paced environment to fill the position of Executive Assistant to the Ambassador of Ireland in Abu Dhabi.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The Executive Assistant to the Ambassador will coordinate and support the activities of the Ambassador and the Embassy Management Team to contribute to achieving the Embassy's strategic objectives. The precise range of duties will vary over time according to the needs of the Embassy but will include the following:

Manage and coordinate Embassy correspondence and contacts;

Coordinate and support the Ambassador and Management Team's schedules and programmes;

Protocol lead and point of contact for MOFA across three countries;

Liaison person for Ireland's Permanent Representation of IRENA;

Visit and event management.

Essential Requirements:

A relevant qualification;

Previous professional experience in a similar field;

Excellent interpersonal skills, persuasiveness, teamwork and effectiveness in dealing with external organisations;

Flexibility, initiative, efficiency, and effectiveness, with strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure;

A solutions-oriented approach, committed to delivering results and adapting as necessary;

Full fluency in English and Arabic (a language test may be included);

Proficiency in ICT functions, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel);

The highest standards of honesty, integrity and ethics;

A legal right to reside and work in the UAE.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

Understanding of the role of the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy;

Experience in a diplomatic mission.

To apply:

Fill out the form: https://www.ireland.ie/en/uae/abudhabi/about/job-opportunities/executive-assistant-to-the-ambassador/

Send the filled form via e-mail only to [HIDDEN TEXT], with the subject line Executive Assistant 2025.

Applications must be received before 4.30 pm (local time) on 25 March 2025.

No applications will be accepted after this deadline. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.