Climate Change Expert

• Support CID personnel in tasks related to internal and external projects, such as typing of English and Arabic documents, PowerPoint presentations, data

entry, events preparation, ushering, proof-reading and editing of documents and translation.

• Identify new suppliers, lead negotiations and resolve issues with authorized suppliers
• Manage the procurement of supplies through suppliers' identification, specifications review and timely procurement of the requested items
• Supervise the messengers, office runners and drivers ensuring the resolution of any issues that might arise
• Manage all IT-related activities including, but not limited to back-up and resolution of IT problems while ensuring efficient operations at optimised costs
• Participate in company recruitment activities through screening candidates for open vacancies, interview slotting, ensuring relevant databases are regularly updated Conduct research, compile data and prepare documents for presentation.
• Coordinate the office induction process for all new employees ensuring their orientation on all office-related aspects that contribute to their smooth integration
• Manage the organization and coordination of all company events
• Manage all company subscriptions whether online, paper, special interest groups etc. ensuring on-time renewal of subscriptions
• Check company central email and direct emails to the relevant people
• Renew all company maintenance contracts ensuring optimal services and pricing
• Propose enhancements and upgrades to existing processes and systems
• Provide back-up and support to the Staff Assistant in tasks when needed (handling phone calls, media monitoring, receiving guests and filing)
• Undertake tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft office applications (mainly Word, Excel, PPTand Access)
• Able to design and develop presentations as needed
• Excellent people and communication skills
• Excellent command of spoken and written English and Arabic
• Able to work in an organized, efficient and effective manner
• Good negotiation skills
• Able to effectively manage procurement processes
• Able to multitask
• Good understanding of corporate operations and service lines.

Education

University degree in Business Administration and/or Translation

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‍Years of Experience

4-7 years of experience in a relevant discipline