Takween’s mission focuses on innovative and concrete solutions that have been researched, tested and implemented to meet the needs of communities and their specific built environments to achieve inclusive urban spaces that will thrive for generations to come. With this mission, Takween aims to improve the quality for inhabitants living in cities across Egypt and the Middle East.
JUNIOR ADMIN ASSISTANT
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Location
Esna, Luxor
Department
VISIT-Esna Project
Closing Date
Saturday, November 25, 2023
About the job
Takween is actively seeking a Junior Admin Assistant who supports the smooth running of offices by carrying out clerical tasks and projects. As an administrator in the construction industry, you could be organizing project meetings. You are likely to be processing lots of information using a computer, so you’ll need strong IT skills. Excellent communication skills are also important, to ensure the office operates efficiently. There is huge scope for career progression as an administrator, in a variety of settings.
Key Result Areas
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage data in spreadsheets and reports.
Handle all administrative tasks such as filing and data entry.
Keep records and reports up to date.
Organize meetings and events.
Manage travel arrangements for staff including transportation, flights, and accommodation.
Carry out clerical duties, including answering phones and preparing documents.
Manage the organization’s office space, including cleaning, maintenance, and supplies.
Requirements
Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, hospitality or related field or a related discipline.
Experience
1-3 years of experience in event planning and coordination, preferably with donors.
Skills
Fluency in both oral and written Arabic and English is a must.
Ability to work in a dynamic team and on various projects at the same time.
Ability to work independently in a wide range of assignments/ tasks.
Strong interpersonal communication and networking skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Good intercultural skills and ability to work in a multicultural team.
Excellent working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
Competencies:
Ability to work under high pressure and carry out multi-tasks in simultaneous projects.
Self-motivation and willingness to learn.
Teamwork abilities and work collaboratively with other stakeholders and staff members.
Accountability and high commitment to the company’s quality standards and code of ethics.
Decision maker.
Location:
The Junior Admin Assistant will work in Esna Office in Luxor.
Applicants must be from Luxor and preferably Esna.
About us
Takween Integrated Community Development (Takween) is an urban development firm established in 2009 in Egypt by a dynamic team with extensive experience, in response to a foreseen growing demand for innovative urban solutions in a world where it is predicted that by 2030, 60% of the world’s inhabitants will be living in urban centers. Takween specializes in the development of integrated packages in urban development services and solutions to support and complement efforts of tackling urban challenges. Takween provides project planning, design, and implementation services to a range of local and international clients. Takween fields of interventions include integrated urban development and upgrading, heritage management and conservation, community development and mobilization, participatory design and planning, and construction activities.