OVERVIEW
Complex DG - Global Practice amp Partnerships Department Resilience and Climate Action Division Section Resilience and Climate Action Department Front Office Country Saudi Arabia Location Jeddah HQ Closing Date 8-Nov-2026
Job Purpose
To provide comprehensive administrative coordination front-office and logistical support to the Resilience and Climate Action Department ensuring the smooth and timely execution of departmental operations meetings missions records and priority assignments
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Serve as the Department Director s Administrative Assistant and provide administrative and coordination support to the Department
- Serve as the Rapporteur for departmental meetings including preparing agendas recording minutes tracking agreed actions and maintaining official records
- Serve as the Department Time Coordinator and support compliance with applicable attendance and time-management policies
- Manage the Department Director s Front Office operations including monitoring departmental budget performance coordinating mission requests and supporting related administrative processes
- Manage office stationery and supplies and ensure their timely availability
- Monitor and follow up on staff missions Back-to-Office Report BTOR submissions and mission settlement processes
- Manage logistical and administrative arrangements for visiting delegations and official guests
- Coordinate with all Divisions on departmental matters and facilitate effective communication information flow and collaboration
- Follow up on urgent and high-priority assignments from Department leadership to support timely action and resolution
- Undertake ad-hoc assignments and special tasks as directed by the Department Director
KEY SKILLS
- Strong organizational coordination and time-management skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills including professional correspondence and meeting minutes
- Ability to prioritize urgent assignments track actions and follow through to completion
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to coordinate effectively across Divisions and with internal and external stakeholders
- Attention to detail accuracy discretion and the ability to handle sensitive information appropriately
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook and Teams
- Working knowledge of administrative processes related to budgets missions travel settlements records management and office logistics
- Adaptability and ability to work effectively in a dynamic deadline-driven environment
Languages English Mandatory
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
Bachelor s degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, Office Administration, or a related field. Minimum of one year of relevant work experience in administrative support, office coordination, executive assistance, or a related area.