Admin and Logistics Senior Assistant

About this opportunity

The Admin and Logistics Senior Assistant will provide essential administrative, logistical, and programmatic support to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation for the ARISE Program. Reporting directly to the Financial Control Senior Associate, the Admin and Logistics Senior Assistant will execute multi-step transactions across a range of administrative, financial, logistical and procurement processes, ensuring that all project operational support activities fully comply with the policies, procedures, guidelines, rules and regulations of GGGI. The Admin and Logistics Senior Assistant will be based in Salalah, in Dhofar Governorate. Reporting to the Financial Control Senior Associate, he/she will execute day to day administrative tasks, support financial reporting and planning, and manage logistical processes related to the ARISE program on green growth and climate action planning and implementation. He/she will execute multi-step transactions and also provide operational support for travel, conference, meetings preparation, onsite events, and other pertinent tasks, including for the regional project, ensuring accuracy and quality across project delivery while meeting institutional policies, standards and donor requirements A bachelor s degree in any one of the following: business administration, management, procurement, accounting, or related fields. Preferably 3 to 5 years of experience in procurement, budget reporting, and related fields. Experience working in event facilitation, and/or recruitment is an advantage. Experience working with government and multi-stakeholders (donors, multilaterals, etc.) Fluency in written and verbal English and Arabic are essential. Knowledge of green growth and climate change issues would be an advantage. Experience with UN systems or other international organizations is a plus. High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) Proficient in Project Management Information Systems (PMIS); and or Enterprise Resource Management systems (ERP) FUNCTIONAL Ability to liaise and work seamlessly with relevant units and staff Highly organized and able to effectively and efficiently multi-task and prioritize Dedicated team player, with result-oriented, pro-active, and creative mindset to solve problems. Able to perform duties on time and budget Excellent multi-cultural literacy and interest in being a part of an international team Takes a pro-active approach and work independently with minimum supervision to solve issues arising Willingness and ability to travel (domestic) as needed, especially to events that the Program is organizing or participating (occasional) Ability and willingness to work in a flexible and agile manner and deliver according to the demand of the Program CORPORATE Understand and actively support GGGI's mission, vision and values. Promote an organizational culture of trust, transparency, respect and partnership. Excel at problem solving, ask questions and seek support when needed, share easily information and knowledge with others both internally as externally. Manage emotions and stress positively, build rapport and resolves conflict easily. Strong ability to work independently and/or remotely, while maintaining productivity. Be able to lead and manage a project independently, while knowing when to seek advice and liaise closely with the relevant GGGI structures.