Operations Assistant

Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
Dubai
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 3+ yearsSkills: ["Attention to detail","Proactive engagement","Solution oriented","Ability to manage competing priorities","Build trust"]

Provide administrative and operational support to the Tony Blair Institute teams in MENACA, ensuring smooth delivery from the Dubai office in DIFC. Manage and maintain office operations and TBI-managed properties, coordinate logistics for staff and visitors, support IT and HR onboarding, and assist with DIFC visa/work permit processes. Support finance administration, vendor oversight, and security protocols (including participation in crisis response) to help protect people, assets, and reputation.

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Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
13 hours ago

Operations Assistant

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Job Summary

Provide administrative and operational support to the Tony Blair Institute teams in MENACA, ensuring smooth delivery from the Dubai office in DIFC. Manage and maintain office operations and TBI-managed properties, coordinate logistics for staff and visitors, support IT and HR onboarding, and assist with DIFC visa/work permit processes. Support finance administration, vendor oversight, and security protocols (including participation in crisis response) to help protect people, assets, and reputation.
Location: Dubai
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead management and maintenance of TBI managed properties in Dubai.
  • •Ensure staff have required office tools and resources (IT kit, video conferencing, WiFi, stationery, refreshments).
  • •Support visa and work permit applications and related administrative processes for staff in DIFC.
  • •Oversee office operations including onboarding/oversight of local vendors and ensuring UAE government and company protocol compliance.
  • •Support finance administration, and with Global Security/Ops develop and maintain country security SOPs; participate in crisis management when needed.

Key Requirements

  • •3+ years of experience in programme management
  • •3+ years of experience in security, operations, logistics and administration
  • •Fluency in written and verbal English
  • •High attention to detail and ability to deliver workable solutions
  • •Ability to engage proactively with business stakeholders and manage competing priorities
Experience:3+ years
Skills:Attention to detailProactive engagementSolution orientedAbility to manage competing prioritiesBuild trust
Languages:English

Company Brief

Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change is a non-profit policy and advisory organisation that supports political leaders and governments with policy development, implementation advice, and practical support to drive governance, economic reform, and global development.
Industry: Nonprofit
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Nonprofit & NGO
Funding: Grant Funded
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 2016
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