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Government Director (UAE NATIONAL)

Job Function: The purpose of the role is to plan, develop and implement the strategy for all governmental events. To meet agreed performance plans within agreed budgets and timescales. Job Scope: Internally: Events management department, Sales and Marketing departments Externally: Vendors, clients, artists and their managers, sponsors, media houses, PR and ticket outlets. Dimensions: Financial  Sales Targets – not identified  Expenditure Budget – not identified  Departmental Budget – not identified Subordinates Key Accountabilities (includes, but not limited to the following  Operations o Develop and communicate the business plan. o Identify new opportunities, conceptualize ideas and finalize deals. o Provide guidelines to PR & Marketing dept for publicizing the events  Event Management o Oversee and ensure that event plan is communicated to related deparments and that execution is timely. o Design the contents of the event and communicate to the respective departments o Produce and communicate the technical flow-chart and the allocated responsibilities chart o Act as a point of authority during the event execution and ensure smooth operations. o Approve post-event analysis report.  Management of Team o Manage and develop direct reporting staff to continually improve performance o Identify any training needs and evaluate training delivered to ensure effectiveness Key Performance Indicators:  Sales revenue  Number of events held in period  Level of repeat business  Staff attrition Key Competencies: Competencies  Commercial focus and business awareness  Proven event management skills  Proven management skills  Analytical / problem solving / troubleshooting skills  Presentation skills and the ability to influence  Results orientated Knowledge Education/ Qualifications Experience  MS Office  Event management  Technical flow charts and responsibility charts  Business evaluation and financial understanding  Excellent understanding of the ME regional market  Educated to degree level; within communications or media and business studies  5 - 7 years within the Events function, with at least 3 years successfully managing events, preferably within the region.

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