Assistant to the Executive Director

Position to be filled immediately

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working with the Executive Director in managing various projects and programs at the Center,
  
• Assisting the Executive Director in daily work tasks as assigned,
  
• External communication with foreign institutions, universities, media and researchers,
  
• Attending meetings and events and writing up meeting minutes afterwards,
  
•  Coordinating with various ACRPS departments such as the PR Department, Communications Department, Facilities Department, Translation Department and Research Department,
  
•  Coordinating with ACRPS branches in other countries,
  
• Drafting agreements with academic institutions and other organizations for research collaboration, research grants and project grants,
  
• Performing all other related tasks as assigned by the Executive Director.
  

Other tasks:

• Editing and proofreading English and Arabic texts,
  
• Monitoring the ACRPS English language website and editing and uploading website content using SharePoint.

Qualifications:

• MA in the social sciences, humanities, public policy or public administration,
  
• Proven ability to synthesize information and communicate effectively,
  
• Excellent organizational skills,
  
• High level of attention to detail,
  
• Ability to work well under pressure and short deadlines,
  
• Excellent speaking and writing skills in English and Arabic,
  
• Experience in research assistance, including summarizing texts (journal articles and books) and compiling/organizing relevant reference lists and bibliographies,
  
• Previous administrative experience is preferred,
  
• Ability to effectively communicate through the Arab Center’s social media accounts in Arabic and English,
  
• Commitment to the ACRPS’ core values and vision.
  

The position is available for immediate start. Interested candidates with the desired qualifications and skills should submit a cover letter and CV to recruitment@dohainstitute.org​.