Lead, Events ZSP (UAEN)
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About the Role
Lead planning and execution of high-profile events for the Zayed Sustainability Prize, managing budgets, stakeholders, and external agencies to enhance global reputation.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, coordination and implementation of the Zayed Sustainability Prize's annual events calendar
- Identify and evaluate key local, regional and international events that strengthen the Prize's visibility
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans for all Prize led events
- Manage external agencies, suppliers and service providers
- Monitor event budgets, timelines and deliverables
- Lead post event evaluations and reporting
- Coordinate all event logistics including venue, branding, production, delegate management
- Develop creative briefs and event concepts in collaboration with Brand and Communications teams
- Manage day to day relationships with event agencies and suppliers
Requirements
- Lead the planning, coordination and implementation of the Zayed Sustainability Prize's annual events calendar
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans for all Prize led events
- Manage external agencies, suppliers and service providers
- Monitor event budgets, timelines and deliverables
- Lead post event evaluations and reporting
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Job Overview
- To lead the planning, delivery and continuous enhancement of the Zayed Sustainability Prize's events portfolio, ensuring the successful execution of high profile local, regional and international events that strengthen the Prize's global reputation, stakeholder engagement and strategic objectives.
Key Accountabilities
- Lead the planning, coordination and implementation of the Zayed Sustainability Prize's annual events calendar, ensuring alignment with the Prize's strategic priorities and stakeholder engagement objectives.
- Identify and evaluate key local, regional and international events that strengthen the visibility, positioning and global reach of the Prize.
- Lead the planning and coordination of the Prize's participation in strategic global events throughout the year, ensuring successful execution and stakeholder engagement.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans for all Prize led events, ensuring delivery against agreed objectives, timelines and quality standards.
- Identify, manage and coordinate external agencies, suppliers and service providers required for successful event delivery, in accordance with procurement requirements.
- Coordinate procurement and requisition processes related to event delivery, ensuring timely engagement of vendors and compliance with internal procedures.
- Monitor event budgets, timelines and deliverables, proactively identifying risks and implementing corrective actions where required.
- Lead post event evaluations and reporting, capturing lessons learned, measuring event success against defined objectives and recommending improvements for future events.
- Lead the end to end planning and delivery of the Zayed Sustainability Prize's flagship events, including the annual Awards Ceremony and associated events and activities during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW).
- Lead the delivery of the Prize's events and activations locally, regionally and internationally, working closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure successful execution.
- Develop and manage detailed event plans, schedules and operational timelines, ensuring all logistical requirements are delivered in accordance with agreed standards, budgets and timelines.
- Coordinate all event logistics, including venue selection, branding, production, technical requirements, delegate management, protocol, hospitality, transportation and event collateral, ensuring a seamless participant experience.
Additional Responsibilities
- Develop creative briefs and event concepts in collaboration with the Brand and Communications teams, coordinating with agencies to ensure alignment with the Prize's objectives, brand standards and stakeholder engagement goals.
- Coordinate procurement and vendor onboarding processes required for event delivery, ensuring compliance with internal procurement procedures.
- Manage external event agencies, production companies, suppliers and service providers to ensure all deliverables are completed to the required quality, budget and timeline.
- Oversee on site event delivery, proactively resolving operational issues and ensuring the successful execution of all event activities.
- Ensure all event deliverables meet the Prize's quality, brand and operational standards while continuously identifying opportunities to enhance the participant and stakeholder experience.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support the successful planning and delivery of the Prize's events and marketing activations.
- Manage day to day relationships with event agencies, production companies, suppliers and service providers, ensuring services are delivered in accordance with agreed scope, quality standards, budgets and timelines.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams, including Brand, Communications, Research, Outreach and Operations, to ensure effective coordination and delivery of event requirements.
- Provide guidance and coordination to external vendors throughout the event lifecycle, ensuring clear communication, timely issue resolution and successful delivery of agreed outcomes.
- Build and maintain a network of relevant industry contacts, venues, suppliers and service providers to support the continuous enhancement of the Prize's events portfolio.
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