Carol Sison

Dubai DET

🌟 Join Us as a Senior Associate - CRM &amp; Data!&nbsp;🌟 &nbsp;Are you passionate about leveraging data to drive impactful decisions? Do you excel in CRM management, data integrity, and cross-departmental collaboration? If so, we want to hear from you! 📢 We strongly encourage applications from UAE nationals as part of our commitment to nurturing national talent.&nbsp; As a Senior Associate - CRM &amp; Data, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our CRM operations by ensuring accurate data management, supporting investment lead tracking, and delivering insightful reporting and dashboards. You'll coordinate with internal teams, maintain data integrity, support system optimizations, and assist in training CRM users to maximize system efficiency.&nbsp;Core Responsibilities: &nbsp;<ul><li>Collaborate with internal teams to capture investment leads, ensuring data accuracy and proactive follow-ups.</li><li>Conduct daily data entry and integrity checks to maintain a reliable CRM database.</li><li>Schedule and execute follow-ups with investment advisors, tracking pipeline movement and flagging updates.</li><li>Handle CRM data following confidentiality protocols and support data governance practices.</li><li>Identify automation opportunities to streamline CRM processes and enhance user experience.</li><li>Assist in onboarding new CRM users, providing training and technical support.</li><li>Prepare CRM reports and visual dashboards for internal reviews and operational planning.</li><li>Monitor and accurately record investor and corporate engagement activities for comprehensive tracking.</li><li>Maintain data consistency by verifying industry classifications, origin data, and resolving discrepancies.</li><li>Liaise across departments to gather user feedback, supporting system improvements. &nbsp;</li></ul>🎓 Qualifications: &nbsp;<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics, Finance, Information Systems, Data Management, or a related field.</li><li>2-5 years of experience in data management, CRM systems, reporting, or data visualization.</li><li>Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools is a plus.</li><li>Familiarity with data privacy standards and confidentiality protocols.</li><li>Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.</li></ul>🔧 Key Skills:<ul><li>Attention to detail and data accuracy.</li><li>Proactive problem-solving abilities.</li><li>Proficiency in CRM software and data visualization tools.</li><li>Ability to handle confidential information responsibly.</li><li>Collaborative approach and effective communication.</li></ul>&nbsp;Ready to make an impact? Submit your application today to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to driving business growth and innovation in Dubai! &nbsp;#Hiring #UAEJobs #CRM #DataManagement #Emiratization #JoinOurTeam&nbsp;We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Senior Associate (CRM & Data)

Job Objective:&nbsp;The Manager, Events and Partnerships, is responsible for managing the planning, coordination, and execution of city operations, events, and stakeholder partnerships. The role involves developing and maintaining strong relationships with key public and private industry stakeholders to secure sponsorships, funding, and active contributions to familiarization trips, VIP visits, and citywide events.&nbsp;The Manager ensures alignment with DET’s strategic objectives, quality standards, and regulatory requirements, enhancing Dubai’s global reputation as a premier destination for tourism and events.&nbsp;Core Functional Responsibilities &amp; Subject Matter Expertise<ul><li>Manage the development and execution of city operations and itinerary management, ensuring alignment with DET’s mission objectives and quality standards.</li><li>Develop strategies for acquiring sponsorships and strengthening stakeholder relationships to ensure consistent funding and support for DET programs and projects.</li><li>Develop and maintain strong relationships with public and private stakeholders, securing their active participation in DET initiatives related to city operations and itinerary execution.</li><li>Identify and secure stakeholder financial, and in-kind support for familiarization trips, VIP visits, and major citywide events, overseeing sponsorship arrangements and ensuring seamless coordination of transportation, accommodation, and venue management to optimize cost efficiency and operational effectiveness.</li><li>Engage with event organizers, businesses, and government agencies to formalize partnerships through sponsorships, endorsements, and collaborative initiatives that enhance city operations and itinerary development.</li><li>Collaborate with tourism entities, hospitality providers, and event organizers to ensure their offerings are seamlessly integrated into DET’s itineraries and event operations, enhancing visitor experiences.</li><li>Align stakeholder commitments with DET’s strategic goals to strengthen Dubai’s positioning as a global destination for tourism and events.</li><li>Develop and maintain communication with government agencies, corporate sponsors, and tourism stakeholders to ensure alignment with policy frameworks and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Coordinate the creation of communication materials, including presentations, memos, and marketing collateral, for stakeholder outreach, familiarization trips, and VIP visits.</li><li>Negotiate agreements with stakeholders to establish mutually beneficial partnerships that contribute to DET’s strategic and operational priorities.</li><li>Track and monitor stakeholder contributions, ensuring they meet agreed-upon objectives and deliver tangible value to DET’s city operations and itinerary-based initiatives.</li><li>Monitor the performance and impact of stakeholder engagements by preparing periodic reports assessing financial contributions, participation levels, and overall effectiveness.</li><li>Participate in high-profile industry meetings and networking events to promote Dubai’s city operations and itinerary offerings, fostering stronger stakeholder collaboration.</li><li>Ensure adherence to regulatory standards and best practices in stakeholder engagement, mitigating risks and ensuring compliance with DET’s operational policies.</li><li>Contribute to managing budgets related to stakeholder initiatives, ensuring financial resources are effectively allocated to maximize the impact of sponsorships and partnerships.</li><li>Maintain structured and transparent communication with stakeholders, clarifying expectations, deliverables, and roles within DET initiatives.</li></ul>

Manager - Events and Partnerships (National Talent)

The Senior Associate of Partnership Engagement is responsible for supporting and enhancing Dubai’s global position in esports through maintaining relationships with B2B stakeholders and engaging SMEs. This role involves coordinating and facilitating activities that strengthen partnerships and enhance the integration of SMEs into the esports ecosystem.&nbsp;KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:&nbsp;<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Core Functional Responsibilities &amp; Subject Matter Expertise:&nbsp;<ul><li>Collaborate with internal teams to support the ongoing engagement with B2B stakeholders, ensuring strong and productive relationships are maintained.</li><li>Coordinate logistics and communications for meetings and industry events that involve B2B partners, ensuring all partner needs are met and interactions are streamlined.</li><li>Support the planning and execution of esports events that cater to both B2B stakeholders and SME participants by managing schedules, coordinating logistics, and handling onsite event needs.</li><li>Contribute to the successful delivery of these events, ensuring they meet the strategic objectives and standards expected by stakeholders and provide platforms for SME visibility and integration.</li><li>Facilitate the participation of SMEs in&nbsp;esports &nbsp;industry events, providing them with the necessary support to effectively showcase their products and services.</li><li>Assist in the implementation of initiatives designed to enhance SME involvement in the esports industry, supporting their ability to benefit from industry growth.</li><li>Collaborate with various departments to integrate B2B and SME initiatives seamlessly into broader esports industry events.</li><li>Contribute to cross-functional teams that work on delivering industry-wide engagements and promotions, enhancing the visibility and impact of both B2B and SME activities.</li><li>Support&nbsp;the maintenance of&nbsp;effective partnerships within the esports industry, focusing particularly on B2B relationships and SME integration.</li><li>Support the execution of partnership agreements and collaborations, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and partner expectations.</li><li>Prepare reports on B2B and SME engagement activities and event outcomes, highlighting successes, challenges, and areas for improvement.</li><li>Support the analysis of event performance and partner feedback to guide future strategies and enhance the effectiveness of B2B and SME engagements.</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Senior Associate Partnership Engagement (National Talent)

Fresh Graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design from a University or College in US/UK&nbsp;Requirements:&nbsp;To help with all marketing deliverables, including but not limited to:<ul><li>Branding and Design Elements</li><li>3D design and 2D design</li><li>Image Search</li><li>Creative brainstorming</li></ul>&nbsp;The Graphic designer should have an experience in taking the brief directly from the end user, preparing a variety of design work for print and digital media. He/She will be required to produce quality design work under tight deadlines for multiple events/projects and shifting priorities. The designer should be able to link files for HTML emails and digital banners. The position plays a key role in assisting the Marketing team with rolling out all requirements in a timely manner. The designer should follow existing brand and campaign guidelines to ensure design, style and branding is consistent across all marketing collaterals.&nbsp;SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: &nbsp;<ul><li>Creative thinker with experience using Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop to design print and digital materials.</li><li>3D design skills: be able to create stands &amp; 3D elements</li><li>Basic skills in HTML</li><li>Self-starter who excels at working independently, but also works nimbly and calmly in a highly collaborative, deadline-driven environment.</li><li>Ability to give and receive constructive design direction.</li><li>Superior attention to detail and thoroughness.</li><li>Ability to make excellent design decisions that align with copy and other aspects of communications projects.</li><li>Solid organizational skills to manage several projects simultaneously, and ability to bring each project from initial concept to completion.</li><li>Strong interpersonal and team skills to interface with staff, and external vendors, printers, and designers.</li></ul>

Graphic Designer (National Talent)

To execute all procedures related to accounts receivable to maintain all financial accounts and fixed assets records in line with the policies and regulations, by maintaining general ledger and sub-ledger accounts and producing various accounting reports.&nbsp;Key Accountabilities:&nbsp;General Accounting: &nbsp;<ul><li>Reconciles collection and billing accounts on a regular basis in order to be able to accurately reflect the status of accounts receivable activities.</li><li>Coordinates with local and overseas offices to receive and document the information on fixed assets in order to support the updating of the fixed assets register on a regular basis.</li><li>Issues invoices and conducts regular follow-ups with sponsors and strategic partners in line with the agreed payment schedules to ensure that the collections are made in time as per the relevant terms and regulations.</li><li>Calculates fixed asset related costs such as depreciation, amortization and asset under construction, and prepares relevant reports to support the preparation of periodic financial statements.</li><li>Prepares journal entries for bank reconciliation, and obtains approval and authorised signatures on all required documentation.</li><li>Enters credit transactions related to all revenue accounts to support the balancing of entries on DET’s books of account.</li></ul>&nbsp;Financial Reporting Support: &nbsp;<ul><li>Assist in conducting ad hoc studies and analyses, and preparing regular and ad hoc reports to support decision-making.</li><li>Prepares and submits periodic accounts and financial analysis reports and statistics in a timely manner and submits to line manager.</li><li>Contributes to the monthly reporting process by ensuring that all invoices and payments are entered into the accounting system.</li></ul>

Account Receivable (National Talent)

Responsible for supporting the planning and execution of Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), ensuring strategic alignment with the DFRE and DET's goals. This role involves managing budgets, coordinating with stakeholders, and enhancing event experiences. Key duties include overseeing event logistics, ensuring compliance with regulations, and implementing innovative and creative event strategies, also maintain event documentation and manage stakeholder relationships throughout the DSF lifecycle.&nbsp;Core Functional Responsibilities&nbsp;<ul><li>Assist in the development and management of DSF event plans, including the allocation of resources, budgeting, and adherence to timelines linked to project milestones.</li><li>Support the Festival Strategy and Planning team in the creation of event budgets, implementing financial management controls, and establishing metrics for measuring spending and performance during DSF.</li><li>Support in classifying DSF events based on scope, attendance, audience profiles, duration, location, budget, and resource requirements.</li><li>Assist in the preparation and distribution of communications to the Event Marketing team to facilitate the development of targeted marketing strategies for DSF.</li><li>Collaborate with the procurement team on drafting RFPs/RFIs, managing supplier selection, and overseeing contract processes.</li><li>Manage on-ground event/project delivery, coordinating with all relevant internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors, sponsors, and government authorities, to ensure smooth DSF execution and alignment with Dubai Economic and Tourism Department's (DET) strategic goals.</li><li>Suggest and integrate creative content elements and activations to keep DSF engaging and aligned with global event management best practices.</li></ul>

Assistant Manager (Retail Festivals & Events - National Talent)

About us: &nbsp;Dubai Economic Development Corporation (DEDC) is the economic development arm of Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). DEDC’s goals include enhancing Dubai’s economic competitiveness; implementing economic development plans; supporting diversification and sustainability of the emirate’s economy; attracting foreign investment and global talent in vital sectors; strengthening Dubai’s position as a global destination for investments and entrepreneurship in the digital economy; and establishing projects focused on advancing innovation, artificial intelligence and technology.DEDC is the steward for Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, which aims to further consolidate Dubai’s position as one of the top three global cities.&nbsp;Job Objective: &nbsp;The Senior Manager is responsible for maintaining oversight on all Manufacturing sector projects being implemented to ensure there is an accurate view of the projects’ portfolio. This entails overseeing the development of project management methodologies and tools in line with leading and applicable practices, supervising interdependencies of programs and projects, resolving issues, resource constraints, and conflicts, monitoring programs and projects progress, managing risks identification, and following up on corrective actions implementation to ensure effective completion of the programs and projects in line with the overall Economic Development D33 agenda and objectives.&nbsp;Key Accountabilities: &nbsp;Core Functional Responsibilities &amp; Subject Matter Expertise<ul><li>Establish and monitor the implementation of effective project management policies, procedures, tools, and methods. This sets common practices for all projects including project management standards, risk management and change control processes.</li><li>Ensure that all Manufacturing sector projects are supported with right project management resources.</li><li>Maintain project planning documentation (project charters, plans etc.) in a central repository.</li><li>Conduct ongoing follow up and tracking of all active Manufacturing sector projects / initiatives to ensure execution in line with the defined timelines and budgets (portfolio level).</li><li>Provide support towards managing project risks, e.g., delays, budget over runs and others (and other risks / issues); provide SME inputs to support in defining remedial actions to rectify such risks and issues.</li><li>Develop periodic reports to report on the status of all active Manufacturing sector projects to the Head of PMO.</li><li>Update the master project plan based on live project data to ensure there is a holistic view of the status of the investment enablement and growth projects.</li><li>Direct efforts to enhance the efficiency of project tracking and reporting mechanisms by providing recommendations on tools and systems (digital and otherwise) that can be deployed support project management efforts.</li></ul>&nbsp;Corporate Strategic Planning<ul><li>Contribute to the development of the DEDC’s strategy and drive overall performance through providing inputs on the section’s strategy, priorities and initiatives.</li><li>Take onus of the section’s achievement against set OKRs/KPIs to ensure the Section performs in line with overall performance targets, particularly against those reported to local and federal level authorities as they pertain to the key economic indicators of Dubai.</li></ul>&nbsp;Financial Planning &amp; Monitoring&nbsp;<ul><li>Oversee the determination of the section’s annual and long-term capital and operating budgetary requirements to ensure strategic and operational plans can be delivered.</li><li>Take accountability for the section’s budgetary performance, ensuring minimal divergences and that expenditures are optimized and directed towards value adding activities.</li></ul>&nbsp;Advisory Support&nbsp;<ul><li>Provide advisory services to the&nbsp;Head of PMO, as needed.</li><li>Support the DEDC in establishing deep relations across its stakeholder ecosystem which includes creating synergies and collaboration within DET.</li><li>Contribute to and support on DEDC and DET wide corporate priorities and initiatives e.g., ESG related initiatives.</li></ul>&nbsp;People Leadership Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead by example and role model the core values of DET and DEDC in an aim to build a high performing and competent environment within the Corporation.</li><li>Foster and instil a culture which drives cross-functional collaboration between teams in an aim to drive synergies and collaboration.</li><li>Build the next generation of leaders through mentoring and coaching in order to develop the capabilities of the team and DET as a whole; this includes nurturing and grooming potential successors in an aim to drive business continuity.</li><li>Drive the implementation of diversity and inclusion initiatives to ensure thorough participation of females, people of determination within the workforce of the section.</li></ul>&nbsp;🚨 We're Hiring! 🚨 &nbsp;Join our team and be part of something great! If your skills match our requirements, we’d love to hear from you. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. &nbsp;📌 Apply now and take the next step in your career!

Senior Project Manager

Responsibilities: &nbsp;Responsible for managing and driving strategic partnerships in both the commercial and sports sectors, aligning these initiatives with the overarching marketing strategy. This role aims to enhance DCTCM’s marketing initiatives through partners’ ecosystems and platforms, requiring effective market research, innovative partnership models, and active engagement with key stakeholders. &nbsp;Cultivating and managing strategic partnerships and co-op marketing, by planning, executing, and managing marketing campaigns with seamless execution. Scope and define partnership models, utilizing loyalty programs and innovative collaborations. &nbsp;Oversee and manage the content portfolio internally, in collaboration with commercial entities, sports organizations, and external partners such as fashion brands and social media platforms. &nbsp;Driving organizational growth and enhancing brand visibility through effective commercial strategies. Analyzing performance metrics to drive brand awareness and customer engagement.

Marketing Project Manager

Responsible for directly involving in managing the planning, execution, and completion of diverse initiatives and projects, ensuring they align with the D33 agenda and the broader goals of economic growth and sustainability. Adopting a proactive approach to risk management, stakeholder engagement, and integrating innovative technologies and practices to enhance project outcomes. In addition to optimizing resource allocation and refining project methodologies.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Manager will contribute to the development and management of sophisticated financial models for projects, providing financial insights and analyses to support decision-making processes. By driving continuous improvement and leveraging financial expertise, the Manager will significantly contribute to the corporation's efforts to boost Dubai's economic competitiveness through efficient, transparent, and effective project delivery.&nbsp;<ul><li>Provide hands-on support to the project team in executing and implementing a variety of initiatives aimed at enhancing Dubai's economic competitiveness.</li><li>Actively identify potential project risks related to cost, resources, and timelines. Develop and implement strategies to mitigate these risks, ensuring projects remain on track and within budget.</li><li>Oversee the development and management of financial models for projects. Conduct regular risk assessments and adjust project strategies as necessary to address emerging challenges.</li><li>Conduct comprehensive research to inform project strategies, identify best practices, and stay abreast of industry trends that may impact project outcomes.</li><li>Contribute to the development and refinement of project plans, schedules, and deliverables, maintaining a focus on efficiency and effectiveness.</li></ul>

Cost Competitiveness Manager

The Director, Project Management will lead the Project Management Department, which is considered as the DET’s central PMO responsible for Leading the DET’s portfolio of strategic programs and their associated projects and initiatives with the objective of ensuring they fulfil strategic objectives through diligent identification, planning, delivery, reporting and hand over. More importantly, through this role, the Director must ensure that all project management risks related to cost, resources, time and poor change management and stakeholder alignment are identified and strictly mitigated and managed to drive the achievement of project / initiative objectives and to maximize their value and return on investment.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Director must also work to enhance the level of project management capability across the DET through overseeing effective knowledge transfer and training to the core business and other support / enabling functions. Ultimately, through effectively managing this Department the Director should ensure that the DET’s strategic objectives and targets can be fulfilled through the right projects and initiatives.&nbsp;&nbsp;This role plays a vital part in shaping the future of project management within DET, setting a benchmark for excellence and efficiency. It ensures the effective completion of projects in alignment with DET’s needs and objectives, supporting DET's growth in line with the D33 agenda and objectives.&nbsp;<ul><li>Oversee the development of DET’s project planning and documentation methodology in line with leading practices and guidelines</li><li>Oversee the review of proposed strategic projects (at the time of project conception) from the Strategy &amp; Planning Section as well as other business owners to ensure alignment with the overall strategy.&nbsp;</li><li>Ensure that all project charters developed by business owners / project managers are reviewed and that they conform with the level of detail required to promote effective planning (in terms of scope of work, objectives, assumptions, risks and issues, project governance, activities).&nbsp;</li><li>Oversee the provision of support to all project managers and business owners across the DET to enable them to develop quality project plans and charters which will enable effective project / initiative management.&nbsp;</li><li>Oversee the implementation of ongoing follow up and tracking of all active strategic projects / initiatives to ensure execution in line with the defined timelines and budgets.&nbsp;</li><li>Ensure that the section provides internal stakeholder and project managers clear support as it pertains to the identification, mitigation and management of risks, e.g., delays, budget over runs and others (and other risks / issues); provide inputs to support them in defining remedial actions to rectify such risks and issues.&nbsp;</li><li>Oversee the development of and review periodic reports (project specific and portfolio specific) to report on the status of all active projects to the leadership and the DG; this also entails reviewing reports developed for submission to The Executive Council and other external stakeholders.</li><li>Contribute to the development of the Corporate Strategy &amp; Performance Sector's strategy and drive overall performance through providing inputs on the Project Management Department’s strategy, priorities and initiatives.</li></ul>

Director PMO

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