Head of Protocol and Ceremonies

Confidential Government; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Government in Riyadh seeks a Protocol and Ceremonial Officer to supervise visits by stakeholders, VIPs and official delegations, ensuring that all protocols are defined, implemented and followed.

The role includes supervising the development and updating of the entity’s protocol and ceremonial guide, coordinating external hosting arrangements, and contributing to training and development for staff involved in protocol operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Media or related field.
• Strong ability to supervise visits and coordinate ceremonial activities.

Responsibilities

• Supervises management of visits by stakeholders, VIPs, and official delegations.
• Provides recommendations regarding areas of development and improvement within the department.
• Supervises activities related to the development and updating of the entity’s protocol and ceremonial guide.
• Contributes to training and development activities for employees involved in protocol and ceremonial operations.
• Supervises accompanying VIPs and official delegations during all external and internal visits.
• Monitors preparations for visits by VIPs and official delegations by completing planning, coordination, and arrangements.
• Reviews communications related to VIPs and official delegations and verifies their compliance with the entity’s protocols.
• Supervises hosting/receiving Organization delegations in coordination with relevant teams.
• Complies with work regulations, cybersecurity policies, and organizational procedures.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Media or related field

Job description

• Supervises the management of visits by stakeholders, VIPs, and official delegations, and ensures that protocols are defined and followed.
• Provides recommendations regarding areas of development and improvement within the department.
• Supervises activities related to the development and updating of the entity’s protocol and ceremonial guide.
• Contributes to training and development activities for employees involved in protocol and ceremonial operations.
• Supervises accompanying VIPs and official delegations during all external and internal visits.
• Monitors preparations for visits by VIPs and official delegations by completing the necessary planning, coordination, and arrangements related thereto.
• Reviews communications related to VIPs and official delegations and verifies their compliance with the entity’s protocols.
• Supervises the booking and management activities of all necessary arrangements for hosting/receiving Organization delegations in coordination with the relevant work teams.
• Complies with the entity’s work regulations and conduct, cybersecurity policies, and the procedures of the organizational unit.
• Performs any other tasks assigned by direct supervisors.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in a relevant field.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Media or any related field.