Support Services Assistant (UAE National)

Emirates Investment Authority; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A government investment institution in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Support Services Assistant to ensure efficient operations across administrative functions. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience at a senior executive level and is skilled in communication and organization. Key responsibilities include managing correspondence, arranging meetings, and maintaining accurate documentation. This role requires a High School Diploma and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in administrative support at an executive level.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to draft professional correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Arrange meetings and special events.
• Manage incoming correspondence and communications.
• Maintain records and ensure documentation accuracy.

Skills

Competent computer literacy

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Support Services Assistant is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of all support functions such as HR, Admin, Finance, Legal, Audit, IT etc by providing effective administrative support and professional secretarial services.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Arranging a variety of meetings and special events on behalf of the team
• Follow-up, ensuring specific issues receive immediate attention
• Dealing with incoming email, faxes and post, often corresponding on behalf of the support functions chiefs
• Maintains orderly files and accurate records, retrieving information as required
• Writing and keeping custody of minutes of meeting and all follow ups on action items
• Producing documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations;
• Carrying out specific projects and research;
• Supporting the team and any projects or establishments that comes under the departments
• Perform other duties as assigned by Line Manager
• Translating documents
• Maintaining online records and systems as required for all departments

Requirements

• High School Diploma essential; Bachelor's Degree preferred
• A minimum of 7 years experience, reporting to a senior executive level position
• Competent computer literacy and the ability to use word processing and spreadsheet software packages in the Microsoft environment