Senior Events Lead: Awards & Global Conferences

Masdar; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Masdar, a global clean energy leader, is seeking an experienced Events Manager to lead the annual Zayed Sustainability Prize events calendar and end-to-end delivery of flagship events in Abu Dhabi. You will coordinate venues, branding, production, and hospitality while managing external agencies and budgets.

The role requires strong project management, attention to detail, and English fluency, with Arabic being a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or 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.

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

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

English fluency

Arabic language advantage

Education

Bachelor's degree in Event Management or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Masdar, a global clean energy leader, is seeking an experienced Events Manager to lead the annual Zayed Sustainability Prize events calendar and end-to-end delivery of flagship events in Abu Dhabi. You will coordinate venues, branding, production, and hospitality while managing external agencies and budgets.

The role requires strong project management, attention to detail, and English fluency, with Arabic being a plus.