Junior Project Administrator (UAE Nationals only)

About This Role

Job Description This position is well‑suited to early‑career professionals and recent graduates who are eager to build experience in administration and project coordination. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, culturally aware of Middle Eastern business practices, and comfortable managing multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.

Administrative Duties

• Support daily office operations, including scheduling meetings, maintaining calendars, and coordinating travel arrangements across Middle Eastern time zones.
• Prepare, edit, and distribute documents, reports, and correspondence in English and, where applicable, Arabic.
• Maintain accurate records, databases, and filing systems, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with company policies and UAE regulations.
• Handle incoming and outgoing communications, including emails, phone calls, and inquiries, with cultural sensitivity to Middle Eastern stakeholders.
• Order and manage office supplies, ensuring inventory is well-stocked and cost-effective.

Project Management Duties

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines in the Middle East region.
• Track project progress, milestones, and deliverables, using project management tools (e.g., Trello, Asana, or Microsoft Project).
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including regional stakeholders, to ensure clear communication and task completion.
• Prepare project status reports and presentations for stakeholders and leadership, incorporating regional insights.
• Identify and mitigate potential project risks, escalating issues as needed, with awareness of regional challenges.
• Support budget tracking and resource allocation for projects, adhering to regional financial guidelines.
• Organize and facilitate project meetings, including preparing agendas and documenting minutes, accommodating Middle Eastern business customs

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required

• Must be a UAE national, situated in Dubai.
• Previous experience in administrative support and/or project coordination, preferably in the Middle East.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and project management software.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with cultural sensitivity to Middle Eastern business practices.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across diverse teams in the Middle East, both on-site and remotely.
• High attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Why join us This role offers an excellent foundation for anyone looking to build a long‑term career in administration, operations, or project management within an international organisation. You will gain hands‑on experience across regional projects, work closely with experienced colleagues, and develop practical skills that are highly valued in global workplaces.

About Us GP Strategies Corporation is one of the world's leading talent transformation providers. By delivering award-winning learning and development solutions, we help organizations transform through their people and achieve meaningful change. GP Strategies has delivered our innovative consulting, learning services, and talent technology solutions to over 6,000 organizations globally. From our global experience working across thousands of projects and initiatives over the past 55 years, we've learned that relationships, business, work, innovation, strategy, and transformation are all about people. And, to put it simply, GP Strategies is about our people - an extensive global network of learning experts. Additional information can be found at www.gpstrategies.com . With more than 4000 employees in over 30 countries, diversity at GP Strategies is second nature! Beyond our locations, our culture focuses on performance and revolves around respect, fairness, and working collaboratively to achieve our goals. We support our People, no matter who they are or where they are from, because we all have valuable and unique perspectives and approaches. That's how great ideas are born, which enable us to work smarter. GP Strategies is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other federally protected class.