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Executive Assistant (Arabic / English)

Qatar

Parsons is looking for an experienced and talented Executive Assistant (Arabic / English) to join our team in Doha, Qatar! In this role, you will provide high-level executive support to client top management, ensuring effective schedule management, administrative coordination, and confidential handling of information. You will help enable efficient decision-making and smooth day-to-day operations by managing calendars, meetings, communications, and documentation.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Managing and organizing the client top management’s daily calendar to ensure efficient time management and avoid scheduling conflicts.
  • Screening and prioritizing requests for the client top management’s time.
  • Organizing meetings and coordinating agendas, logistics, and required materials.
  • Working closely and effectively with client top management to keep them informed of upcoming commitments, responsibilities, and deadlines.
  • Writing and editing minutes of meetings; drafting and typing reports, correspondence, and other documents while ensuring consistency and adherence to standard formats.
  • Following up on pending matters and actions with only limited guidance.
  • Answering telephone calls, providing relevant information to callers, and screening/routing calls to the appropriate individuals.
  • Placing outgoing calls as required.
  • Greeting and escorting visitors to meeting rooms and assisting with queries as needed.
  • Researching and resolving administrative issues within the department.
  • Ensuring error-free documentation and supporting departmental activities and productivity in an effective and efficient manner.
  • Coordinating with the Travel team to manage travel, transportation, and accommodation arrangements for client top management.
  • Receiving, sorting, and distributing incoming mail for the department.
  • Preparing and arranging the distribution of outgoing mail to relevant parties.
  • Consolidating, maintaining, and updating computerized records of departmental activities to ensure a smooth flow of information and tasks.
  • Performing other duties and responsibilities as needed, and determining and managing priorities with minimal guidance.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Office Management, Secretarial Studies, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in executive administration or providing support to senior/executive management.
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills in both Arabic and English.
  • Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Excellent knowledge of MS Office applications, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
  • Effective team player with strong interpersonal skills.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring

  • Secretarial or Office Administration certificate.
  • Experience supporting top management within corporate, real estate, or large project environments.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to anticipate needs and proactively address issues.
  • High level of professionalism, tact, and diplomacy in dealing with internal and external stakeholders.

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