Senior Events Specialist

Role Purpose: The Senior Events Specialist is responsible mainly is to assist in designing and creating a new concept for different events as per SOW as well as supporting all event management activities and operations – including the planning, organization and implementation of events.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supporting Event Dept in designing and creating a new concepts for event and exhibition as per each event SOW.
• Managing event Logistics and Operations
• Ensures that events progress seamlessly by following established procedures, collaborating with other employees, and ensuring accuracy
• She/he is present during the event phase and hands-off to the Event Operations team for the execution of details
• Adheres to all standards, policies, and procedures
• Identifies operational challenges associated with his/her event and determines how to best work with the staff to solve these challenges\ and/or develop alternative solutions
• Uses his/her judgment to integrate current trends in event management and event design
• Participates in site inspections and assists in the process as necessary
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs
• Coordinates and communicates event details both verbally and in writing to the relevant teams
• Responds to and handles problems and complaints
• Ability to work for long and overtime
• Ability to work during holidays and weekends if necessary
• Stays available to solve problems and/or suggest alternatives to previous arrangements
• Leads formal pre-event and post-event meetings & facilitates various meetings as he/she perceives necessary
• Maintains performance level under pressure or when experiencing changes or challenges in the workplace
• Conveys information and ideas to others in a convincing and engaging manner through a variety of methods
• Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities
• Gathers information and resources required to set a plan of action for self and/or others; prioritizes and arranges work requirements to accomplish goals and ensure work is completed
• Ability to set priorities and handle multiple assignments and deadlines
• Interact with others in a way that builds openness, trust, and confidence in the pursuit of organizational goals and lasting relationships
• Fundamental competencies required for accomplishing basic work activities
• Uses basic computer hardware and software (e.g., personal computers, word processing software, Internet browsers, etc.)
• Writing - Communicates effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

• Knowledge and background in events and exhibition design and creation.
• A passionate individual with a highly developed ability to flex her style and build relationships.
• Strong command of English and demonstrate self-confidence, energy and enthusiasm. Arabic is an advantage.
• High energy individual & an outgoing personality is a must.
• Highly professional in appearance, character and conduct.
• Positive attitude and team spirit.
• Effective interpersonal skills, resourcefulness and creativity.
• Ability to work under pressure and to adjust to flexible working hours including working over the weekend.
• Ability to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• fluency in English is required; any other additional language skills are appreciated.
• Good communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree qualification in Marketing/ Event Management or related area.
• BA : 12 years Experience.
• MA : 11 years Experience.