Executive Assistant

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, International Relations, Public Administration, Communications, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in executive assistance, office management, coordination, administration, protocol, or a similar role.
• Previous experience supporting senior management or executive-level leadership is strongly preferred.
• Experience in NGOs, international organizations, government institutions, or the development sector is an advantage.
• Experience in organizing official events, meetings, and stakeholder engagements is preferred.

Languages

The candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in all three languages:

• English – Fluent
• Arabic – Fluent
• Kurdish – Fluent

The candidate must be able to speak, write, draft, translate, and communicate professionally in English, Arabic, and Kurdish.

Required Competencies

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent follow-up and coordination skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, Arabic, and Kurdish.
• Professional understanding of general protocol and organizational representation.
• Ability to draft professional correspondence, reports, and meeting documentation.
• High level of confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional judgment.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital scheduling tools.
• Strong attention to detail.

Key Non-Negotiables

• Full confidentiality regarding Executive Office matters.
• Accurate and professional management of the Executive Director’s schedule.
• Timely and consistent follow-up on decisions, commitments, and assigned tasks.
• Professional conduct when representing the Executive Director or KOHRW.
• Full proficiency in English, Arabic, and Kurdish, both spoken and written.
• High standards of organization, reliability, and accountability.
• No disclosure of confidential information without authorization.

Strategic Contribution

The Executive Director Assistant contributes to KOHRW’s effectiveness by:

• Improving the Executive Director’s time management and workflow.
• Ensuring effective follow-up on decisions and commitments.
• Strengthening coordination between leadership, departments, and external stakeholders.
• Supporting professional organization of meetings, events, visits, and official engagements.
• Supporting the professional representation and image of KOHRW.
• Enabling the President & Executive Director to focus on strategic leadership and organizational priorities.

Interested and qualified candidates are kindly invited to submit their updated CV in PDF format to:

To: [email protected] 
CC: [email protected] 

Please use “Executive Assistant” as the subject line of your email.

Please note that, in order for an application to be considered, candidates must follow the application requirements below:

● The CV must be submitted as a PDF attachment. CVs submitted in any other format will not be accepted.
● Please attach the CV directly to the email. Links to CVs or online documents will not be accepted.
● The email subject line must clearly state “Executive Assistant.” Applications without the required subject line will not be considered.
● Applications that do not meet the above requirements may not be considered as part of the recruitment process.
● The application deadline is 18 September 2026. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
● Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.

We appreciate your interest in joining KOHRW and look forward to receiving your application.