Nisje FZE (pronounced Neesh) is a collaborative company with the shared interest of placing people’s needs first. We build on the philosophy that people are foundational, and engaging with people as humans is the cornerstone of all our endeavours. We invest, nurture, and support individuals to be creative, courageous leaders in a safe space. Our investments span multiple decades and multiple continents, with teams equally distributed. Aligning with our ethos, we measure each step thoughtfully, keeping in mind the sustainability of our world and environment.
What we look for
Our foundations are based on our key principles – Please see the full description of the key principles at the end of the job description. A keen understanding of them will be required, and you will be asked to recall them if you are shortlisted.
1. Being Open
2. Being Transparent
- A. OPENNESS
- B. HONESTY
- C. CLARITY
- D. ACCOUNTABILITY
3. Being Diligent
4. Being Responsible
5. Being Mature
Position Specification
We are looking for someone who can provide comprehensive support to the Leadership Team and manage the organization’s administrative operations, including working remotely with all Business Unit Leaders in the group. This dynamic position requires anticipating needs, thinking critically, and offering viable solutions. This role requires a curious person who doesn’t allow confusion and questions to linger in their mind; they’re eager to find the answers to their questions, and learn. This person needs to be ready to unlearn, learn, relearn, and implement. They should enjoy researching on a wide variety of topics, and collate information that adds value to a project.
Responsibilities
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Understand the company’s business processes and the industry at large
- Analyze key business and operational insights for our executive team
- Coordinate logistics for internal and external meetings or events (including departmental meetings)
- Develop meeting agenda and take meeting notes
- Prepare for and follow up on meeting action items
- Draft emails, memos, and other communication as needed
- Prepare reports and track critical projects
- Work with department heads on reporting deliverables
- Prepare and submit expense reports and reconcile corporate credit card expenses
- Assist in verification matters like expenses and payments
- Monitor the impact of implemented solutions and make adjustments as needed to achieve longterm success
- Coordinate and communicate across multiple stakeholders
- Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with multiple internal and external constituencies
- Complete a wide variety of tasks that support the portfolio companies
Qualifications
- Resident of Philippines or India
- Citizen of the Philippines or India
- 8-10 years of total experience with at least 4-5 years of relevant experience
- Multinational work experience is highly desirable
- Experience in business, consulting, or professional services industries is preferable
- Experience in administrative support or research-related function with the right set of competencies is also desirable
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Entrepreneurship, Business Administration or Commerce is a must
- Proficiency in productivity software (Word processing, Spreadsheet, Presentation)
- An ability and desire to learn new technology to drive efficiency
- Optional – Familiarity with operating in an Apple environment on both Desktop and Mobile, utilizing native Apple software – Pages (Word Processor), Numbers (Spreadsheet), Keynote (Presentation)
- Must be able to travel locally or internationally as required
Key Management Skills
- Knowledge of technical and business vocabulary
- Knowledge of business and social protocols
- Strong team management skills
- Impeccable interpersonal and communication skills — conveys information and ideas in excellent English, clearly and concisely, in writing and in person
- Excellent analytical and project management skills
- Outstanding report writing and data analysis capabilities
- Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues
- Must be accommodating and responsive to cultural differences
- Must be an “on-your-feet thinker”
- High level of reliability, professionalism, and discretion
- Ability to exercise diplomacy, accountability, dependability, and confidentiality in all facets of the job
- Ability to calmly and methodically work to meet deadlines
- Ability to prioritize workload, manage and track time effectively, with attention to detail
- Creative, ability to think differently, willing to experiment
- An eagerness to learn new skills
- Should be highly organized
- Compliance with established protocols is required