Event Coordinator

Careers International; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UAE Visa and insurance

Job summary

Careers International in Dubai seeks an Event Coordinator to plan and execute corporate and social events from concept to completion. You will coordinate with clients, vendors, venues, and internal teams to ensure successful delivery in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders, budgets, and timelines, including weekends and holidays. UAE market experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, or related field.
• Proven experience as an Event Coordinator or similar role.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office and event management tools.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute corporate and social events, exhibitions, conferences, and promotional activities.
• Liaise with clients to understand event objectives, budgets, and timelines.
• Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, venues, and service providers.
• Manage event logistics including venue setup, catering, audio-visual arrangements, and transportation.
• Prepare event schedules, checklists, and post-event reports.
• Ensure events are delivered on time, within budget, and as per client expectations.
• Handle on-site event management and troubleshoot issues during events.
• Negotiate with vendors to achieve cost-effective solutions.
• Maintain accurate records, contracts, and invoices.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Under pressure

MS Office

Event tools

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Event Management

Tools

Event management software

Job description

Job Description

The Event Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing events from concept to completion. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate with multiple vendors, clients, and internal teams to ensure successful event delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute corporate and social events, exhibitions, conferences, and promotional activities
• Liaise with clients to understand event objectives, budgets, and timelines
• Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, venues, and service providers
• Manage event logistics including venue setup, catering, audio-visual arrangements, and transportation
• Prepare event schedules, checklists, and post-event reports
• Ensure events are delivered on time, within budget, and as per client expectations
• Handle on-site event management and troubleshoot issues during events
• Negotiate with vendors to achieve cost-effective solutions
• Maintain accurate records, contracts, and invoices

RequirementsRequirements & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, or a related field
• Proven experience as an Event Coordinator or similar role
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Proficiency in MS Office and event management tools
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• UAE experience is mandatory

BenefitsWhat We Offer

• UAE Visa and insurance