Events & Programming Lead - International Affairs

Fiker Institute

Dubai, UAE

Fulltime

Mid-Senior

2 months ago

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Company Description

Fiker Institute is an interdisciplinary think tank based in Dubai, dedicated to advancing intellectual discourse through research and dialogue.

The Institute addresses critical global topics such as governance, foreign policy, and culture.

Role Description

The Events & Programming Lead - International Affairs, will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of events and programming initiatives at Fiker Institute.

The role requires maintaining effective communication with stakeholders and delivering events aligned with Fiker Institute’s mission.

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Dubai, and both a

degree and expertise in international affairs and foreign policy is a requirement.

Qualifications & Requirements

Relevant academic background (Political Science, International Affairs, International Relations), and demonstrated professional experience in event management or related fields (policy programming, conference programming)
In-person role
(no remote options are available or possible)

Scope

Develop the
programming strategy
of Fiker Institute in its next phase (public, closed, and members-only), ensuring alignment with institutional mission, research programs, thematic priorities, and long-term positioning domesticaslly and abroad.
Identify
emerging global trends
as related to Fiker Institute’s research programs and translate them into programming opportunities.
**Conceptualize, design, and oversee**
the Institute’s annual calendar of events, fellowships, workshops, public engagements, and members-only sessions
Lead the development of new
flagship series outputs
) that position the think tank regionally and globally
Translate research outputs into
accessible public programs
, bridging scholarly work with policy, private sector, and cultural audiences
Develop new
innovative formats
to diversify convening engagements
Serve as the
primary liaison
and relationship manager with speakers, fellows, authors, external collaborators, and all individuals/groups taking part in the programming implementation
**Manage and monitor**
the programming budget
, ensuring financial resources are allocated effectively across initiatives and in alignment with Fiker Institute’s auditing requirements
**Lead on**
developing and implementing a programming sponsorship stream, targeting public and private sectors domestically, regionally, and globally
Oversee the
end-to-end execution
of all programs: agenda setting, speaker curation, invitations, moderation support, logistics, and post-event outputs.
**Lead on**
the creation of
supporting materials
(concept notes, backgrounders, speaker briefs, social media captions).
Work closely with different streams at Fiker Institute (research, graphic design, and library operations teams) to ensure programming is
cross-functional
.
Develop
capacity-building initiatives
for staff (e.g., training on moderating/public speaking, stakeholder engagement, event design).
Develop monthly, quarterly and/or
annual programming report (depending on needs)
, to ensure programming is captured as a core pillar of our work
**Develop programming partnerships both domestically and abroad (including with universities, research institutes, and other think tanks**
, ensuring the think tank is positioned as a credible partner for joint convenings, co-branded initiatives, and collaborative series.

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