Personal Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

International Personal Assistant (Dubai – Hybrid)

About the Company

Founded in 2019, our client is a tech-driven telecom scale-up , commercially active in a dozen countries with nearly USD 1 billion in secured revenue over the next 5–10 years — and ambitious growth ahead .

Do you dream of joining an entrepreneurial adventure in full expansion , working alongside visionary leaders and playing a key role in projects that shape connectivity across Sub-Saharan Africa ? This is your opportunity to contribute at a global level.

The Role

We are seeking a discreet, highly organized International Personal Assistant to support a senior executive/entrepreneur who operates across multiple countries. This role is both strategic and operational , requiring frequent international travel, mastery of global logistics, and an understanding of diplomatic protocol when dealing with government leaders and senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Diplomatic Coordination: Manage complex travel arrangements for high-level engagements, ensuring all protocol requirements are met
• Schedule Management: Orchestrate calendars and meetings across multiple time zones, including interactions with government officials and political leaders
• Confidential Gatekeeping: Screen calls, emails, and visitors with tact, discretion, and cultural sensitivity
• Preparation & Briefing: Compile detailed briefing notes, reports, and presentations for meetings with senior political and business figures
• Research & Advisory Support: Conduct research, support speech writing, and assist with strategic project planning
• Personal & Household Support: Handle personal errands and household coordination across multiple locations
• Liaison Role: Act as the point of contact with international teams, vendors, and diplomatic offices
• Representation: Uphold confidentiality and represent the principal with poise and professionalism during high-level events and state functions

Profile We Are Looking For

• 8 years’ experience as a Personal or Executive Assistant in an international, multicultural environment
• Experience in hospitality, luxury service, diplomatic protocol, or family office support
• Background working with UHNWIs, government leaders, or politically exposed persons
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to stay composed under pressure
• High emotional intelligence , tact, and cultural sensitivity
• Excellent written and spoken English (French or Portuguese a plus)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite , travel booking platforms, and communication tools
• Willingness to travel extensively and adapt to rapidly changing schedules

What’s on Offer

• A global role with real impact on projects connecting countries and communities
• Direct exposure to senior political and business stakeholders
• Opportunity to work closely with visionary leaders in a fast-growing tech scale-up
• Hybrid work model , competitive compensation, and flexibility

📍 Location: Dubai

🕒 Workload: Full-time (100%)

🛫 Start Date: Flexible

Ideal Candidate Background

We are particularly interested in candidates with:

• Experience with diplomatic protocol or exposure to international political environments
• Luxury hospitality or family office experience , where discretion and VIP service are key
• Demonstrated ability to work with senior officials, UHNWIs, and international stakeholders