Operations Assistant

About the role

The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change is expanding its presence in the MENACA region and seeks an Operations Assistant to support its teams in Dubai and across the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Central Asia. You will ensure smooth administrative, logistical and operational delivery for senior staff and project teams.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day administrative support to regional managers and staff.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, visas and accommodation for staff and visitors.
• Manage logistics for meetings, events and field missions, including venue booking and equipment setup.
• Assist with financial administration, invoice processing and budget tracking.
• Support security operations by maintaining access lists and safety protocols.
• Deliver basic IT support, troubleshooting hardware and software issues.
• Liaise with internal operations teams globally to ensure consistent processes.

Required profile

• Minimum 36 months (3 years) of experience in administration, operations or logistics.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and communicate effectively in English.
• Based in Dubai and able to work onsite.

Required skills

• IT support

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with a global team of changemakers.
• Exposure to high‑impact projects across 40+ countries.
• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture.