OVERVIEW
NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a new future might look like. A region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea, NEOM is being built from the ground up to include hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports, next-generation infrastructure and industries, enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues and tourist destinations.
As a destination, it will be a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses and reinventing environmental conservation.
As a workplace, it is a place for people who share our core values of care, curiosity, diversity, passion, respect, and becoming a catalyst for change.
Are you ready to help NEOM find solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges? Are you prepared to create a lasting legacy that benefits generations to come? Then we want to hear from you!
ROLE OVERVIEW
NEOM will have its own ground-breaking Education, Research and Innovation Sector (ERI) which encompasses 3 major pillars, Neom U, ERI Foundation and Talent Academy, and they will act as the primary drivers of Higher Education in the region, working in partnership with the key employment sectors.
The core purpose of this role is to offer a blend of operational excellence, relationship management, and strategic thinking to optimize our partnerships' effectiveness. You will lead a dynamic team responsible for executing and managing end-to-end partnership operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and delivering exceptional value to our partners.
ROLE COMPETENCIES & ACTIVITIES
- Oversee the daily international hub administrative tasks for the center’s management team and ensure a smooth workflow and administrative efficiency.
- Manage hub headcount, finance, and IT-related reports and ensure accurate coordination and timely submission.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for staff queries related to the hub and provide prompt resolution.
- Arrange international and domestic travel, handle related administration, and manage expense reimbursements.
- Assist in the preparation of presentations, reports, and other ad hoc as requested by the management team.
- Manage international hub supplier relationships, order office equipment and services, initiate purchase orders (POs), and oversee delivery of goods and services.
- Coordinate with procurement to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
- Work closely with internal ERI team to ensure successful delivery of partnership events and talent attraction initiatives.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Fluent in English with excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Project management skills with a focus on detail and execution.
- Consistently demonstrates the core values, contributing to the business in a helpful, polite and professional manner undertaking any task however big or small.
- Experience in developing and optimizing operational processes.
- Professional IT skills, MS Office Suite, MS Project is a plus
Qualifications
- 5+ years’ experience work performed in a similar area.
- Previous experience in facilities management
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) business, management, marketing, or related field.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Previous experience in a team support / administration capacity within a fast-paced business.
