About the job

Certified as a Top Employer for UAE, Qatar, KSA, and Oman; KONE is dedicated to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent people practices.We are committed to fostering a great work culture and inspiring the highest standards of quality and efficiency from the team putting our people first and creating a workplace that nurtures collaboration, diversity, growth, and well-being.Reporting to the Managing Director for Middle East, Turkey & Africa, we are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Executive Assistant to be based in our regional office in Dubai supporting the Regional Leadership Team.Core responsibilities will encompass extensive diary, events, and travel management, to ensure there is no conflict between schedules; managing complex stakeholder engagement, and full responsibility for the Leadership Team Meetings.There is an administrative element to the role, including writing briefs and taking meeting minutes, creating, and proofreading presentations, and managing internal and external communication.Accurately transcribe, type, format, and proofread a wide variety of material (for example correspondence, invoices, contracts, meeting minutes, reports, speeches, and presentations) using word processing, presentation, graphics, and spreadsheet software.Additionally, research, analysis, and project management play a large part in the role, as you will be required to participate in organization-wide projects that require additional support in the collection and assimilation of data, and feasibility analysis support and you will attend operational, project and program-related meetings, to capture information and ensure appropriate follow through for action plans identified.Facilitate smooth communications between the Executive/Manager/Team and other Executives, Managers, and employees; and between the Executive and external parties such as media, customers, and the public. Handle confidential information and maintain the security of the Executive/Manager/Team’s records and files.The deadline for applications is 15/9/2023. Successful candidates will be invited to complete an automated video interview. Please check your e-mail regularly to be able to submit within the assigned time frame.Are you the one?

• University Degree holder
• Experience in a similar role working in a multinational environment and managing multiple senior leadership teams.
• Ability to structure, organize, plan, and execute work across cross-functional teams.
• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to work well and communicate effectively across all layers of the organization.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Experience in business intelligence, analytics, and reporting
• Advanced user of MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
• Excellent English language skills. Other languages such as Arabic will be an added value.

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.Read more on www.kone.com/careers