Secretary (UAE National) | Parsons | Fahid Island, UAE

Role Overview Parsons is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Secretary to join our rapidly expanding team on Fahid Island. This role is a key part of our Emirati Talent initiative, designed for UAE Nationals who are ready to apply their administrative and clerical expertise to high-impact community projects. You will act as a vital support pillar for top-level department managers, ensuring that complex projects stay on schedule through meticulous data management, professional correspondence, and seamless office coordination. Whether you are an experienced professional or a motivated fresh graduate, Parsons offers a platform where your attention to detail will drive your career forward.

Key Responsibilities

Data Management & Reporting

Statistical Gathering: Collect, review, and consolidate statistics and general data into established reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Report Development: Create and revise reports in spreadsheet, graphical, or narrative formats as directed by senior management.
Verification: Validate gathered data, including matching supplier invoices against file records to ensure financial and operational accuracy.
Distribution: Manage the timely distribution of reports to ensure all team members remain informed of project status.

Office Administration & Coordination

Correspondence: Originate professional correspondence and draft reports that do not require the personal attention of the immediate supervisor.
Communication Hub: Manage incoming telephone calls, relay accurate messages, and oversee the sorting and distribution of departmental mail.
Asset Tracking: Establish and maintain records for office equipment, including service logs, and initiate maintenance requests as needed.
Facility Support: Coordinate physical space requirements, initiate requests for IT hardware (PCs/telephones), and ensure the Corporate Directory remains updated.

Financial & Staffing Support

Budgetary Assistance: Obtain basic data for the unit’s overhead budget and prepare recurring financial reports or preliminary reconciliations.
Staffing Metrics: Periodically prepare occupancy or staffing reports for specific projects or the wider unit as directed.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Eligibility: Must be a UAE National.
Education: High School Diploma is required; a Bachelor’s degree is a plus.
Experience: 2+ years of relevant administrative experience is preferred; however, Fresh Graduates with strong potential are highly encouraged to apply.
Language Proficiency: Excellent written and oral communication skills in both Arabic and English are mandatory for business correspondence.
Technical Skills:
- Demonstrated proficiency in keyboarding and general office practices.
- Working knowledge of MS Windows and the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and database software).
Core Competencies:
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle data with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.

About Parsons

Parsons is a leading technology-driven solutions provider with extensive experience in changing the fabric of global communities. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to the wellbeing and growth of our employees. At Parsons, we believe “the sky is the limit” and provide endless opportunities for UAE Nationals to aim for the stars and grow within a world-class engineering and technology environment.

Are you ready to join the Parsons quest and support projects that shape the future? Apply today to begin your journey with us.

More information

Job Location : Abu Dhabi ,United Arab Emirates
City : Abu Dhabi
Company Name : Parsons

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