IDB2419 - Events Management Specialist
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Business UnitPresident Complex
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DivisionNot Applicable
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DepartmentMarketing and Communications Department
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CountrySaudi Arabia
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LocationSaudi Arabia - Jeddah
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Job GradeE2
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Contract TypeRegular Staff
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Closing Date11-Mar-2020
Role Purpose
Manage a programme of live events to promote the IsDB brand among target audiences
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Manage the planning and delivery of IsDB’s external events programme, including Annual Meetings, conferences, roadshows, summits, speaking platforms for the President
- Advise on third-party speaking engagements for IsDB leadership as appropriate
- Support senior leadership and colleagues as appropriate at a strategic level to develop event formats, messages, KPIs and objectives
- Manage the planning and delivery of IsDB’s internal events such as stakeholder meetings and town halls
- Develop relationships with third party suppliers, such as production companies or agencies
- Lead on all aspects of performance measurement of external events against set KPIs
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• English (Mandatory)
• Arabic (Preferred)
• French (Preferred)
• 1-3 years in an events role for a global organisation or business, with demonstrated success
• 5 years experience in global organisation or business, with demonstrated success
• Experience of supporting series of events national or international events
• Ability to run event schedules, stage production (runs of show), speaker management, liaising with team over creative content, such as film and branding
Job specific competencies
• Creative thinker with ability to see the bigger picture
• Results-driven with experience of measuring the performance of events
• Awareness of global events including emerging themes, trends and technologies
• Good interpersonal skills and effective at developing relationships with stakeholders, vendors and suppliers
• Commercially aware with some financial management experience
Location
Travel requirements
About Application Process
If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s):
- Resume/CV
- Passport-size photograph