Executive Assistant - Turkey Office

Dubai Chambers; Fatih; Hybrid; TRY 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Chambers in Istanbul is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide executive, operational, and coordination support to the Chief Representative of its Istanbul International Office. The role will act as a key coordination point between Turkey office and Dubai Chambers’ international offices network, supporting communication, stakeholder engagement, and the delivery of international activities.

The position also supports events, delegations, trade missions, and business facilitation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in executive support or international operations.
• Experience supporting a senior executive in a multinational or government environment is desirable.
• Excellent Turkish and English communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end executive support to the Chief Representative and coordinate activities across the Istanbul office and Dubai Chambers’ international network.
• Coordinate operational processes across the international office network and ensure alignment with internal policies and procedures.
• Assist in managing relationships with government entities, business communities, partners, and internal units; prepare communications and presentations.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute events, delegations, seminars, and other business facilitation activities for international outreach.
• Ensure governance, compliance, and continuous improvement across international office operations and tools.

Skills

Executive support

Communication

Cross-cultural communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Prioritization

Coordination

Discretion

Digital collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Business, Communications, Management, International Relations, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Collaboration platforms

Job description

Dubai Chambers is the engine of Dubai’s economic development and business growth. As the umbrella organization of Dubai Chamber of Commerce, Dubai International Chamber, and Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, Dubai Chambers empowers the local business community, builds and reinforces international partnerships, and accelerates the growth of the digital economy to cement the emirate’s position as a leading global hub for business, trade, and investments.

About the Role

Dubai Chambers is looking for an Executive Assistant to provide executive, operational, and coordination support to the Chief Representative of its Istanbul International Office.

The role will serve as a key coordination point between Turkey office and Dubai Chambers’ international offices network, supporting communication, operational alignment, stakeholder engagement, and the smooth delivery of international activities.

The role will also support events, delegations, trade missions, and business facilitation initiatives in line with Dubai Chambers’ international agenda.

Key Responsibilities

1. Executive Support & Office Coordination

• Provide end-to-end executive support to the Chief Representative, including scheduling, correspondence, briefings, meeting coordination, and document preparation to enable effective decision-making and workflow management.
• Maintain a high standard of confidentiality, accuracy, discretion, and professionalism across all administrative and executive activities.

2. International Office Operations Management

• Coordinate operational processes across the international office network, ensuring alignment with internal policies, reporting cycles, procedures, and quality standards.
• Facilitate smooth and timely information exchange between Dubai Chambers Headquarters and international offices to support alignment with strategic objectives.

3. Stakeholder Relations & Communications Support

• Assist in managing relationships with government entities, business communities, partners, stakeholders, and relevant internal units.
• Support the preparation of communication materials, presentations, reports, briefing documents, and digital content aligned with Dubai Chambers’ international outreach objectives.

4. Events, Delegations & Business Facilitation

• Contribute to the planning, coordination, and execution of events, trade missions, delegations, seminars, roundtables, and other business facilitation activities representing Dubai Chambers internationally.

5. Governance, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure adherence to information security requirements, applicable regulations, and Dubai Chambers’ policies and procedures across international office operations.
• Recommend enhancements to processes, tools, and systems in line with Dubai Chambers’ transformation priorities and relevant global best practices.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Business, Communications, Management, International Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in executive support, corporate affairs, international operations, project management, or a related field.
• Experience supporting a senior executive, Chief Representative, Country Manager, government representative, or senior business leader is highly desirable.
• Experience working in an international, multinational, government, chamber of commerce, trade promotion, or business environment is an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills in Turkish and English are essential for this role, given the regular engagement with local entities, business stakeholders, and international partners.
• Comfortable working in a remote or hybrid setup, with the flexibility and self-discipline required to stay connected and productive across time zones.
• Strong cross-cultural communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, prioritization, and coordination skills.
• High level of discretion, professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel, as well as digital collaboration platforms.
• Ability to work independently, anticipate requirements, manage competing priorities, and exercise sound judgment.
• Adaptable and proactive, with the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic and international environment.

Why Join Dubai Chambers?

Be part of a globally recognized chamber driving business growth and digitalization. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting Dubai Chambers' international presence and contributing directly to a business-friendly environment that fosters investment, growth, and the digital economy.