Executive Assistant
Application Deadline: Open until filled  

Secret for Legal Consultations (SLC) has an immediate opening for a Full-Time Executive Assistant.  Please read this job announcement carefully before applying for this position 

The ideal candidate must be experienced in handling a wide range of administrative and executive support tasks and able to work independently with little or no supervision.  This person must be exceedingly well organized, flexible, and enjoys the administrative challenges of supporting a major operation of diverse people and projects.

This person must be able to interact with staff at all levels in a fast paced and sometimes unusual work environment, remaining proactive, efficient and with high level of professionalism and confidentiality.  Must have expert level communication skills in both Arabic and English and a unique ability to pay attention to details.  Being resourceful is a key requirement. 

Although this position will be based in Amman, this candidate must be willing and able to travel extensively on very short notice. 

The candidate must have:  

• Expert level fluency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken.
• Expert level typing skills in both Arabic and English.
• 2+ years experience supporting at the executive level.
• Excellent calendar management skills, including the coordination of complex executive meetings.
• Experience in creating PowerPoint presentations.
• Strong knowledge in MS office.
• Experience scheduling complex travel arrangements for management.
• Event planning and execution experience.

 Strongly prefer:  

• Bachelor's degree.
• Due to extensive travel and entry visa requirements, a US or UK passport holder is preferred but not required.

 The Executive Assistant will:  

• Be responsible for heavy calendar management, requiring interaction with parties in the region and abroad.
• Answer phones and direct all incoming calls to appropriate parties.
• Communicate and handle incoming and outgoing electronic communications on behalf of company executives.
• Assist in creating presentation materials.
• Arrange travel schedule and reservations for executive management as needed in a timely manner.
• Provide basic translation of materials such as brief reports and correspondence.
• Work as directed by company executives.

Compensation:

Based on qualification and experience, the qualified candidate for this position will receive a lucrative salary and benefit package.  Please feel free to indicate your salary requirements when submitting your resume and cover letter.

How to Apply:

If you are interested and feel qualified for this potion, please send:

1. Resume and Cover Letter.
2. One writing sample in Arabic and one in English
3. Three references of people you worked with in the past who are willing to discuss your qualifications with us.

To:

Muhannad Haimour
Muhannad.haimour@slc.jo

Please inquire by email only.  Any applications not meeting the basic requirements above (listed under "How to Apply") will not be recognized.