General Staff Support Specialist

About the Role

GDC Middle East is seeking a General Staff Support Specialist to join their team in Riyadh. This full-time role, requiring 0-1 years of experience, involves supporting the Ministry of the National Guard Aviation Directorate (MNG-AVN) Headquarters staff through structured staff coordination, task management, and analytical support functions. The position focuses on executing and integrating staff actions, rather than policy development or senior advisory responsibilities.

Role Context and Purpose

The General Staff Support Specialist assists the G3, G5, and G4 functional areas by organizing taskings, tracking requirements, managing schedules, and supporting the development of staff products. These products include briefings, reports, and coordination packages. The role emphasizes disciplined execution, clear communication, and consistent follow-through, aligning with professional project coordination and staff support practices. The specialist operates under the direction of the G3/5 & G4 Staff Support Lead and the Training and Staff Support Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Support MNG-AVN Headquarters G3, G5, and G4 staff by receiving, organizing, and tracking staff taskings through the Staff Support Section.
• Maintain task trackers, schedules, timelines, and action logs to provide visibility of task status, suspense dates, and responsible parties.
• Assist in coordinating staff actions across Aviation Training and Support Services (ATSS) directorates to ensure timely responses and integrated outputs.
• Support the preparation, updating, formatting, and quality control of briefings, presentations, reports, and staff coordination packages.
• Monitor the progress of assigned actions and conduct routine follow-ups to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Assist in the collection, organization, and basic analysis of data in support of staff studies, assessments, and reporting efforts.
• Support the maintenance of staff calendars, meeting schedules, and coordination timelines.
• Apply structured task management and coordination practices to support headquarters initiatives and projects.
• Ensure staff products meet formatting, clarity, and quality standards prior to submission to senior reviewers.
• Support document control, version management, and archival of staff products in approved systems and repositories.
• Utilize digital tools, collaboration platforms, and office applications to improve efficiency, tracking, and communication.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Training and Staff Support Manager or General Manager in support of program objectives.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 0-1 years of relevant experience.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Ability to successfully pass required medical screening and background checks upon appointment.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, operating within the Staff Support Section of the MNG-AVN Headquarters. The role involves close coordination with various directorates and managers, emphasizing a structured and disciplined approach to staff support.