Executive Assistant

We are looking for a highly organized personal assistant to perform personalized administrative duties for the Chief Client Officer, MENA and the Managing Director in Saudi Arabia. For this role, we must comply with the Nitaqat labour law, with a focus on hiring Saudi Nationals. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for scheduling meetings, taking notes, and handling tasks on behalf of the MENA CCO and Saudi MD
• Reporting to senior management and performing secretarial and administrative duties
• Arranging daily transportation schedule for staff in the Riyadh office
• Managing senior management travel in MENA as needed
• Liaising with internal departments, answering calls, booking client appointments
• Organizing the CCO and MD’s calendar daily
• Managing facilities for scheduled events
• Copying, scanning, and faxing documents, as well as taking notes
• Ordering office supplies and replacements, as well as managing mail and courier services
• Support in new business vendor registrations as needed

Ad-Hoc assignments/ reports:

• As per the direct supervisor’s request

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration,  or Equivalent
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic
• Basic knowledge in software such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Zoom
• Able to work longer hours and on weekends should the need arise
• Must have experience of 3 years
• Must reside in Riyadh

About APCO

APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm helping leading corporations, foundations and governments navigate a complex world and create lasting impact. 

Founded in 1984, with one woman’s vision and bold action, APCO has grown into an independent, majority women-owned firm of more than 1,200 employees with work spanning 80 markets around the world.

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., APCO is comprised of strategic advisers, consultants and creators, working together across borders and functions, to provide services and expertise on financial, competitive, political and societal issues. 

APCO is a trusted partner to bold purpose-led leaders, lawmakers, government officials, NGOs, the media and other stakeholders in the health, energy, technology, transportation & infrastructure and food & consumer products sectors. For 40 years, the firm has provided public affairs, crisis & reputation, impact, corporate reputation and global solutions services. 

APCO is renowned for its ability to champion clients’ interests and permission to operate, build their reputation and strengthen their standing. APCO’s integrated approach and team of tenacious and empathic talent create connections and winning strategies that accelerate progress and deepen impact.

By bringing diverse people and ideas together, and working beyond traditional boundaries, APCO builds the un/common ground upon which progress is made.