Alumni Programme Specialist - Middle East

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic, strategic, and execution-focused Alumni Programme Specialist to join our Middle East Corporate and Network Office team. This is a unique opportunity to help support a regional Alumni Programme that serves thousands of former employees of a globally respected organisation.

This role is for someone who thrives on building from the ground up-designing systems, creating engagement strategies, and leading cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Programme Design & Management
  • Co-create and operationalise the vision and mission of the Alumni programme
  • Develop a roadmap with key initiatives, communications and KPIs
  • Design and launch user-centric experiences through events, content, and the digital platform
  • Craft and curate content for various communication mediums/platforms
• Alumni Engagement & Community Building
  • Strengthen our community through targeted outreach and relationship management
  • Create segmented engagement strategies
• Digital Tools & Data Management
  • Maintain/manage the Alumni digital platform
  • Ensure accuracy of data and segmentation, maintaining database hygiene and performance tracking
  • Leverage data insights to improve engagement, programme personalisation and reporting
• Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Partner with Human Capital, Communications, and other internal departments to align programme goals with business priorities
  • Act as a point of contact for alumni inquiries and internal stakeholder coordination
  • Scope out and manage external stakeholders to support programme offerings

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• 5-7 years of professional experience in programme management, community engagement and/or Alumni programmes
• Demonstrated experience building and running initiatives with measurable impact
• Ability to develop strong relationships and manage multiple stakeholders
• Robust project management skills with the ability to handle multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Arabic is a plus.
• Comfortable with data tools including Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce

Preferred:

• Experience working in/with large multinational companies or professional services
• Familiarity with alumni relations (corporate, university, or network-based communities)
• Regional experience across the Middle East with a strong external network and cultural fluency in stakeholder engagement

Competencies & Attributes

• Strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset
• High emotional intelligence and relationship building skills
• Tech-savvy and comfortable with digital platforms to scale impact
• Proactive self-starter who works flexibly, thrives in ambiguity and takes ownership
• Passionate about community building and brand advocacy

Required Skills Travel & Other Details

• Travel Requirements: Not Specified
• Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: Yes
• Government Clearance Required: Yes