Head of Events

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Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for creating impactful, community-centred events? We’re looking for an Emirati Events Section Head to lead the planning and execution of high-profile events that inspire, engage, and deliver lasting impact.

• Lead end-to-end event planning aligned with strategic goals—from concept to post-event evaluation.
• Manage logistics, protocols, and stakeholder coordination across government, sponsors, and internal teams.
• Oversee international event operations and ensure alignment with institutional standards.
• Develop performance metrics and post-event impact reports.
• Supervise and empower a high-performing events team.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in event management, with 3+ years in a leadership role .
• Proven ability to design and execute community event strategies.
• Strong bilingual communication skills (Arabic & English).
• Experience in budget management, risk mitigation, and inclusive design.
• Emotionally intelligent, agile, and culturally grounded leader.
• Creative community engagement and participatory formats.
• Data-driven decision-making and post-event analytics.
• Capacity building through internal events and planning tools.
• Submit a sample event strategy and a performance report (stripped of sensitive info) prior to the interview.

Join us in shaping experiences that matter. If you're ready to lead with purpose and creativity, we’d love to hear from you!

Seniority level

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Analyst, Project Management, and Management

Industries

Government Relations Services and Environmental Services

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