Executive Assistant & Project Management Assistant (Abu Dhabi, on-site)

We invite a new team member in our Abu Dhabi office for an Executive Assistant role, who will serve as a reliable assistant to the Founder of Farcana. Your responsibilities will also include managing our new office in Abu Dhabi (you will be working in a very beautiful location - Yas Island) and handling high-level projects that are strategically important for business development. You will work closely with our executive team, providing quality administrative support.

Responsibilities:

• Administrative Support: Provide comprehensive administrative support to the executive team, facilitating meetings and managing high-level projects that are strategically important for business growth.
• Office Management: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Abu Dhabi office, ensuring a well-organized and efficient working environment.
• Project Coordination (30 % of the time):

-Assist and update tasks in ClickUp, ensuring accurate status tracking.

-Monitor project progress and communicate updates to managers.

-Prepare follow-up documentation based on the outcomes of calls and meetings.

-Assist in organizing and scheduling project-related activities.

-Collaborate with the project management team to implement Scrum methodologies.

-Support the Scrum Master in facilitating daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.

-Maintain clear documentation of project processes and decisions.

Requirements:

• Being or willing to relocate to Abu Dhabi at short notice (we provide support for relocation)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the game development industry as a personal assistant and 1 year experience as a Project Manager/Project Management Assistant.
• Experience and ability to work with C-level managers.
• Experience in startup culture and ability to solve unconventional cases.
• Proficient in Jira, ClickUp, and other task management tools.
• Understanding of Scrum principles and experience in a Scrum environment.
• Strong knowledge of Excel.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in remote distributed teams.
• Previous experience in administrative support is a plus.
• Strong organizational and presentation skills with attention to detail.
• A Scrum Master certification is a significant advantage.
• Fluent in English and Russian.

We offer:

• An innovative project with no analogs on the market.
• Competitive salary and work from our new office in Abu Dhabi.
• Relocation support to Abu Dhabi (visa support, payment of tickets and accommodation for the first 2 weeks).
• Flexible work schedule (GMT+04:00), with flexible breaks.
• 20 paid vacation days and 5 sick leave days.
• An inspiring startup atmosphere with motivated and passionate colleagues.
• Opportunity for professional development while working on non-trivial tasks
• A supportive team ready to help and share their expertise.

Welcome to Farcana, a leading name in the AAA shooter gaming industry!

As a member of our dynamic and passionate team of 140+ employees, you will be part of a movement in general with the main goal of redefining gaming experiences for millions across the globe. Based in the vibrant city of Abu Dhabi, our company stands at the intersection of innovation, art, and technology, driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence. We're not just creating games; we're creating worlds. The main focus is on intricate gameplay, immersive storylines, and groundbreaking technology. Our team is the heart of our mission, so ensuring that we`re attracting the industry's brightest minds. Together, as one unified team, we strive to build an environment where innovation thrives, creativity is celebrated, and every team member feels empowered to bring their authentic self to work.

Welcome to a world of limitless possibilities. Welcome to the board Farcana!​