Senior Events Specialist

Key Accountabilities:
**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.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- 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.