Head of Event Management
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About the Role
The Institute of Risk & Resilience is seeking a Head of Event Management to oversee and organize impactful events. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, seven years of event management experience in an educational institution, and strong leadership skills.
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Responsibilities
- Plan events from start to finish according to target audience and objectives
- Ensure event is completed smoothly and resolve any problems
- Be in charge of outsourcing tasks or hiring personnel
- Coordinate all operations and supervise all staff
- Source and negotiate with vendors and suppliers
- Prepare budgets and ensure adherence
- Lead promotional activities for the event
- Approve all aspects before the day of the event
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, PR, Marketing, Hospitality Management or related field; Master's preferred
- Seven years of related experience in any educational institution as event manager
- Outstanding communication and negotiation ability
- Excellent organizational and problem solving skills
- Team player with leadership skills
- Experience in project management and budgeting
- Hands on experience using Microsoft Office
- Fluency in English and Arabic – written and spoken
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Job Brief
- Head of Event Management position requires overseeing and organizing events that will make an impact to a target audience, ensuring events are successful and cost effective.
Responsibilities
- Plan event from start to finish according to target audience and objectives
- Ensure event is completed smoothly and resolve any problems
- Be in charge of outsourcing tasks or hiring personnel
- Coordinate all operations and supervise all staff
- Source and negotiate with vendors and suppliers
- Prepare budgets and ensure adherence
- Lead promotional activities for the event
- Approve all aspects before the day of the event
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, PR, Marketing, Hospitality Management or related field; Master's preferred
- Seven years of related experience in any educational institution as event manager
- Outstanding communication and negotiation ability
- Excellent organizational and problem solving skills
- Team player with leadership skills
- Experience in project management and budgeting
- Hands on experience using Microsoft Office
- Fluency in English and Arabic – written and spoken
Skills and Competencies
- Accountability
- Global Collaboration
- Communication
- Innovation and Creativity
- Knowledge of economic and econometric methods
- Self motivated and proactive
Benefits
- Multifaceted and challenging function in dynamic international environment
- Intensive professional development and training programs
- Performance related compensation with attractive social benefits
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