· Manages the content of information flowing into and out of the VP’s office, correspondence and presentations for the VP-Middle East & North Africa, and other executive support, as needed. The VP will rely on the Executive Assistant, trusting that work will be handled efficiently in his absence. Discretion and confidentiality are therefore essential attributes. · Responsible for administering and overseeing social and corporate governance policies and procedures, as well as reviewing and appraising proposed activities to be socially and environmentally sustainable and comply with corporate policies and internationally recognized best practices. · Serves as liaison between the VP and management team, their assistants, board members, and other associates. Meeting and greeting visitors at all levels of seniority. · Provides calendar and scheduling coordination, ensuring the most effective use of the VP attention and focus. Meets daily with VP to review schedule; ensures that materials for meetings are received on a timely basis and are relevant, complete and accurate. Attends meetings as necessary. · Proactively monitor assigned executive’s schedules to identify conflicts and reach out for input / resolution before time or priority conflicts occur. May respond on VP behalf at times and helps triage items for them, at times responding proactively on their behalf. · Field heavy call volume, answer and respond to calls/emails, providing a high level of service; serving as all-around gatekeeper to the VP. · Detailed and thorough planning and logistics arrangement for travel and events of various sizes ranging from individual travel up to support of planning and execution of company-sponsored industry events. Provide the necessary analysis and attention to detail to ensure that all aspects of the travel or event are properly coordinated, pre-arranged and verified in advance. · Manages e-mails from own e-mail account; regularly reviews VP e-mails, forwarding and bringing to the attention of others as appropriate; organizes work flow, composes and edits correspondence on behalf of the VP, takes minutes of meetings, prepares presentations, maintains extensive confidential files, information and data; deals with correspondence and e-mails quickly and efficiently where appropriate and to a high standard; · Produces purchase orders and payment requests as and when required; handles enquiries and requests and resolves problems requiring in-depth knowledge of the area and general knowledge of the company, its policies and procedures; determines the appropriate course of action and follows through to resolution; researches and coordinates information from a variety of sources for reports, presentations, meetings, special projects and requests; directs, controls, and organizes information; · Handles sensitive and confidential material strictly in accordance with policy and instructions. · Supports the Leadership team and Senior Management Team on ad hoc basis. Work assignments are complex in nature, requiring a high degree of judgment, tact, creativity and initiative to resolve problems and must have extensive knowledge of the company's business activities. Social · Develop and organise company events · Initiate health and well building events · Coordinate Team building activities · Initiate and organise social and charity events Governance · GALP compliance management for expenses, travel, entertainment,