PA and Office Manager

About the role

British International Investment (BII) is seeking a proactive PA and Office Manager to support the South Asia Coverage team in Karachi. The role combines high‑level personal assistance for the Coverage Director and Manager with day‑to‑day office management responsibilities.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the Director’s diary, scheduling internal and external meetings across multiple time zones using Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, visas and itineraries, in line with BII’s travel policy.
• Process expense claims and credit‑card payments accurately and timely.
• Act as the first point of contact for visiting BII colleagues and external stakeholders, representing the Director professionally.
• Maintain the Karachi office, ensuring a smooth operational environment.

Required profile

• Strong organisational and communication skills with a calm, professional demeanor.
• Experience providing executive‑level administrative support, preferably in an international or development finance setting.
• Ability to anticipate conflicts, prioritize tasks and resolve issues independently.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams and Zoom for virtual meetings.
• Advanced use of Microsoft Outlook for calendar and email management.
• Competent in Microsoft Excel for tracking expenses and reporting.