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The Arab Council for the Social Sciences (ACSS) is a regional, independent, non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening social science research and knowledge production in the Arab world.

The ACSS (www.theacss.org) is recruiting for the following position:

Executive Assistant to the Director General / Program Assistant for Special Projects

Main responsibilities:

• Organizing appointment and travel schedule of Director General
• Supporting the Director General in preparations for Board of Trustees meetings and follow up
• Organizing the Director General’s led meetings with donors and partners (Donors’ Forum, Knowledge Connections Forum)
• Supporting the Director General in incubating new and special projects
• Following up on institutional and international collaborations of the ACSS

Eligibility and Qualifications

• Minimum BA degree preferably in Social Sciences or Humanities with 3-year experience in an administrative, communications and/or other functional support role.
• Languages: Perfect English and Arabic. French is an asset
• Excellent communication skills (writing & speaking)
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power-point)

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until position is filled.

Interested candidates are kindly requested to email their cover letter and CV to admin@theacss.org.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.