Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer (COO)
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Job Description
- Provide high-level administrative and executive support to the COO.
- Manage the COO's calendar, appointments, meetings, travel arrangements, and correspondence.
- Prepare reports, presentations, meeting agendas, and minutes with accuracy and professionalism.
- Coordinate communication and follow-up between the COO, department heads, clients, consultants, and external stakeholders.
- Track operational priorities, project milestones, and action items to ensure timely completion.
- Assist in monitoring business performance, preparing operational reports, and supporting management decision-making.
- Organize executive meetings, workshops, client visits, and company events.
- Maintain confidential records, contracts, and executive documentation.
- Support the COO in strategic initiatives, process improvement projects, and cross-functional coordination.
- Liaise with engineering, project management, finance, HR, and other departments to facilitate operational efficiency.
- Perform additional administrative and operational duties as assigned by the COO
Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering Management, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of2 years of experienceas an Executive Assistant or Assistant to a C-level executive.
- Previous experience in anengineering consulting, engineering design, or construction companyis required.
- Excellent command of English (minimumC1 level) in both written and spoken communication.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Experience with document management systems and collaboration platforms is an advantage.
- Exceptional organizational, planning, and time management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication and business correspondence abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism when handling confidential information.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to coordinate across multiple departments and build effective working relationships.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong follow-up skills and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
- Professional demeanor with excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
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Opportunity as "Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer (COO)" at Afniah Consulting Engineering located in القاهرة on a Full-Time basis, suited for Junior Level candidates, within Marketing & Sales. Key details from listing: • Provide high-level administrative and executive support to the COO. • Manage the COO's calendar, appointments, meetings, travel arrangements, and…
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