PMO Administrative Coordinator - UAE Expo Office

YOSH HOSPITALITY LLC OPC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

YOSH HOSPITALITY LLC OPC in Abu Dhabi is seeking an Administrative Coordination Support to provide day-to-day PMO and UAE Expo Office administrative assistance, including scheduling meetings, taking notes, and circulating minutes. Responsibilities include procurement tender coordination, travel logistics, document control, and supporting project reporting.

You’ll liaise with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely delivery and accurate records across the program.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant or appropriate field.
• PM certification desirable e.g. PMP.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in administrative, coordination, or project support roles.
• Experience supporting procurement processes, tenders, or project teams desirable.
• Experience working in large projects, events, or government environments advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the PMO and UAE Expo Office.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings including scheduling, logistics, and follow-up.
• Attend meetings when required; take structured notes and circulate minutes and actions.
• Support procurement processes, tenders, or project documentation as needed.
• Assist with travel logistics for staff and stakeholders.
• Maintain document control, records, and SharePoint/OneDrive organization.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Proactive mindset

Diplomatic communication

Arabic language (preferable)

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Administrative Coordination Support

Provide day-to-day administrative support to the PMO and UAE Expo Office Coordinate internal and external meetings including scheduling logistics and follow-up Attend meetings when required take structured notes and circulate meeting minutes and action items Support the PMO in maintaining organized documentation and records

Procurement Tender Coordination

Support the PMO and other Department Leads in the coordination and administration of procurement packages and tender processes Assist with the issuance of Non Disclosure Agreements NDA s Requests for Proposals RFPs Pre-Qualification Questionnaires PQQs and other bid clarification documents Coordinate communications with bidders partners and stakeholders during the procurement processes Track procurement timelines submission deadlines and evaluation schedules Support the organization and coordination of tender evaluation meetings Maintain procurement logs registers and submission records

Project Coordination Tracking

Support the PMO in maintaining and following up on task tracker actions and logs Assist with coordinating inputs and documentation required from internal teams and external consultants Support coordination between internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and timely delivery of outputs Support with the collation of the necessary information and data required for the PMO to prepare Project reports trackers and presentations as required

Travel Logistics Coordination

Coordinate travel arrangements for Expo Office staff and project stakeholders when required This includes researching appropriate travel and accommodation options booking tickets accommodation and transfers for the team as needed Coordinating with Travel partners Support the organization of workshops and coordination meetings by planning all required logistics and administrative tasks

Financial Administration Support

Support the processing of consultant invoices following PMO approval and established processes Assist with entering invoices into the relevant internal systems Track payment progress and follow up with finance and partners teams as required

Document Control Communication Support

Support the maintenance and organisation of records for key project documents correspondence and procurement materials Organisation updating and maintaining of the SharePoint OneDrive folders in accordance with the approved policies and required documentation Support the preparation and circulation of project documentation and internal communications Supporting in ensuring appropriate information and file sharing systems are established and maintained Ensure document control practices align with PMO standards and governance requirements

Working environment

The Expo Office operates within a fast-paced and dynamic environment with compressed timelines and multiple international stakeholders The role requires a proactive and agile working approach with the ability to respond quickly to evolving project requirements Occasional availability outside standard working hours may be required to support procurement deadlines international coordination and key project milestones Ability to handle time-sensitive and confidential information with discretion Occasional international travel may be required

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (Arabic speaking is preferable).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Proactive and responsive working style.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced project environment.
• Professional and diplomatic communication when engaging with external partners.

Experience and Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant or appropriate field.
• Qualifications in the field of Project Management are desirable e.g. PMP.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in administrative, coordination, or project support roles.
• Experience supporting procurement processes, tenders, or project teams is desirable.
• Experience working within large projects, events, or Government environments is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) essential.