Personal Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

Qimmat Aljabal is hiring a Personal Assistant to Chief Executive Officer If your qualifications and experience align with the role, we invite you to explore an opportunity We believe that challenges create opportunities for learning, growth, and professional development. We strive to build a workplace where talented people can contribute, grow, and make a meaningful impact. We welcome qualified talent and value people based on their skills, experience, and potential. Join us, grow with us, and be part of the future of our organization. Location: Erbil - Head office, with travel to stores and regional offices Working Hours: 9 hours Job Type: Full-time - On-site Reports To: CEO Seniority level: Mid- level Job Summary Protect the CEO's time and attention. Own the calendar, the inbox flow, the travel, and the follow-through on commitments so the CEO can focus on trading, people, and expansion. Main Duties and Responsibilities: • Manage a fast-changing calendar: board and shareholder meetings, supplier negotiations, store visits, weekly trading reviews. Resolve conflicts without being asked. • Screen and triage email, calls, and WhatsApp traffic; draft replies in the CEO's voice; flag what genuinely needs him. • Prepare meeting packs: agendas, prior minutes, KPI summaries from the commercial and ops teams. Circulate in advance. • Capture actions in every meeting and chase owners until closed. Maintain a live commitments tracker. • Arrange domestic and international travel — flights, visas, permits for movement between Federal Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, hotels, ground transport, supplier itineraries for trips to Dubai, Turkey, and Europe. • Coordinate with store managers and regional heads on visit schedules and pre-visit briefs. • Handle confidential material — acquisition documents, salary data, supplier terms, board papers — with absolute discretion. • Manage expenses, petty cash, and reimbursement claims for the CEO's office. • Host visitors: suppliers, franchise partners, government officials, auditors. • Handle personal matters (appointments, family logistics) as required. Qualifications: • 3+ years supporting a senior executive, ideally in retail, FMCG, or a multi-site business. • Fluent Arabic and English, written and spoken; Kurdish is a strong advantage. • Excellent Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook/Google Workspace; comfortable with ERP dashboards. • Valid passport and willingness to travel at short notice. • Bachelor's degree. Join our team and be part of a dynamic and supportive work environment