
Lead, Events ZSP (UAEN)
Masdar · Abu Dhabi
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 5 hours ago · apply link checked 1 hour ago
About the role
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end planning, coordination, and implementation of the Zayed Sustainability Prize's annual events calendar and flagship awards ceremonies.
- Manage external event agencies, production companies, and suppliers to ensure high-quality delivery within budget and timelines.
- Develop detailed project plans, operational timelines, and creative briefs in collaboration with Brand and Communications teams.
- Oversee all event logistics, including venue selection, branding, technical requirements, delegate management, and hospitality.
- Coordinate procurement and requisition processes for event delivery in compliance with internal procedures.
- Monitor event budgets and proactively identify risks to implement corrective actions.
- Lead post-event evaluations and reporting to measure success and recommend improvements for future activations.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external industry partners.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 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, organizational, and budget management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- Fluency in English (written and spoken).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience delivering events within international, government, sustainability, or corporate environments.
- Proficiency in event management and collaboration tools.
- Arabic language skills.
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. Masdar is a clean energy investor, developer, and operator, advancing renewable energy projects across key markets and technologies worldwide.
What we look for
- Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Marketing, or related field
- 5+ years experience in corporate event planning
- Experience managing external agencies and vendors
- Strong project and budget management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Fluency in English
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