Administrative Assistant

AtMETLEN Energy & Metals, we are catalysts for a sustainable future, positioned at the forefront of the energy transition while being a reference point for competitive green metallurgy at both the European and global levels. We are a global industrial and energy company operating across two highly interconnected and complementary sectors: Energy and Metals. With a consolidated turnover of €5,683 million and an EBITDA of €1,080 million, along with a workforce of over 7,627 dedicated individuals, we drive success through cutting-edge technology and diverse talent.

We are committed to embracing new state-of-the-art technologies and advancements, propelling us towards a cleaner, brighter tomorrow. Our positive footprint extends across five continents, creating a lasting impact. At METLEN, we foster a culture of resilience, challenge, respect, excellence, andchange, empowering our diverse workforce to achieve remarkable outcomes.

We are looking for an Administrative Assistant, based in Benghazi, Libya, to provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the project team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth coordination of personnel, accommodation, travel, documentation, and general office administration activities in a dynamic project environment.

Your role will encompass

• Coordinating accommodation, residence, and hospitality-related administrative activities.
• Maintaining personnel records and employee databases for both local and expatriate staff.
• Preparing and administering employee documentation, including contracts, warning letters, resignation letters, and termination documentation.
• Managing timesheets, leave schedules, rotas, and employee movement reports.
• Supporting expatriate administration, including travel requests, visa tracking, and personnel movement records.
• Maintaining accurate records of subcontractors, vehicles, security personnel, and other project resources.
• Preparing reports, correspondence, and official documentation in English as required by project management.
• Coordinating office logistics, stationery, consumables, printing supplies, and general administrative requirements.
• Managing document filing systems and ensuring that personnel records remain organized and up to date.
• Supporting payroll-related administration through the maintenance of employee and banking information.
• Liaising with internal stakeholders to ensure timely execution of administrative processes.
• Providing ad hoc administrative support to the Site Manager, Construction Manager, and project personnel as required.

What you bring to the role:

• Previous experience in an Administrative Assistant, Project Administrator, HR Administration, or related support role.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience maintaining employee records, documentation, and administrative databases.
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to prioritize workload and work effectively in a fast-paced project environment.
• Experience supporting multicultural teams and coordinating with both local and expatriate personnel is considered an advantage.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, service-oriented approach.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multiple stakeholders.

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At Metlen Energy & Metals we are proud to have Diversity and Inclusion at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, colour, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.