Lead, Events ZSP

Masdar · Abu Dhabi

On-site · Abu DhabiContractLead, ManagerMarketing & Advertising
Posted 1w ago

Why we think you can apply

Employer country
United Arab Emirates · Abu Dhabi
Hiring model
UAE-based role · the employer hires in the UAE
Work from
Abu Dhabi · on-site
Time-zone overlap
Gulf Standard Time · none needed

Posted 9 days ago · apply link checked 3 days ago

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of the Zayed Sustainability Prize's annual events calendar
  • Manage end-to-end delivery of flagship events, including the annual Awards Ceremony and Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week activities
  • Oversee external agencies, suppliers, and service providers to ensure quality, budget, and timeline compliance
  • Coordinate all event logistics including venue selection, branding, production, technical requirements, and hospitality
  • Develop creative briefs and event concepts in collaboration with Brand and Communications teams
  • Monitor event budgets and proactively identify and mitigate risks
  • Lead post-event evaluations and reporting to measure success and recommend improvements

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related discipline
  • At least 5 years of progressive experience in planning and managing corporate events, conferences, or exhibitions
  • Proven experience managing external agencies, suppliers, and vendors
  • Strong project management and organizational skills with high attention to detail
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience delivering events within international, government, sustainability, or corporate environments
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with ability to work with senior leadership
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

About the Company

Established in 2006, Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) is a global clean energy leader, transforming how the world produces and consumes energy through bold innovation and commercial excellence.

What we look for

  • Bachelor's degree in Event Management or related field
  • 5+ years of corporate event management experience
  • Experience managing external agencies and vendors
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Fluency in English
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