The Urban Unit, established in 2005 and later transformed into a government-owned private company in 2012, focuses on providing sustainable urban solutions through data-driven approaches. It offers policy advice and services in areas such as housing, urban planning, transport, waste management, and water and sanitation.
The Urban Unit is looking for the services of exceptionally sound and self-motivated professionals for the following project based positions:
Executive Secretary to Chief Operating Officer:
Job Responsibilities
- Being operationally and administratively directly reportable to COO. Coordinating and liaising
with all sector heads of the company to ensure implementation of office policies / procedures /
protocols and in day-to-day operations of the Company. - Act as liaison between COO and Senior Team to ensure proper coordination and follow-up on
different projects as well as overall business process of the Company. - Organize and coordinate the day-to-day schedule of the COO, including appointments, meetings,
and travel arrangements. - drafting letters, memos, invoices, reports, and other documents for internal/external
communication - Providing administrative support to COO through facilitation of communication on his behalf by
means of follow-up with letters, memos, reports, emails, telephone calls & managing electronic
diary. - Provide general administrative support, including taking phone calls, handling inquiries, and
managing the office calendar. - Maintain the electronic and paper files of the COO and ensure they are updated regularly.
Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism. - Communicate effectively with other departments and external stakeholders.
- Plan and coordinate events and conferences as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the COO
