Lead, Events ZSP (UAEN)
Core
Lead the end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution of high-profile local, regional, and international events for the Zayed Sustainability Prize, including the flagship Awards Ceremony and Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week activations.
Role type
Senior IC events manager (sustainability/government)
Builds
High-visibility events, stakeholder engagement activations, and strategic global event participation
Domain
Sustainability + Government/Corporate events
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Event planning and execution, vendor and agency management, budget monitoring, project management, logistics coordination, risk management, post-event evaluation
Preferred skills
Experience in international/government/sustainability environments, Arabic language skills
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), event management tools
Responsibilities
Lead planning and delivery of the annual events calendar and flagship events; coordinate external agencies, suppliers, and service providers; manage event budgets, timelines, and deliverables; oversee on-site delivery and resolve operational issues; develop creative briefs and event concepts; monitor risks and implement corrective actions; lead post-event evaluations and reporting.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
