Program Manager

Job description / Role

Our client is a not-for- profit organisation and is supported by a combination of multinational professional service firms. There is also a strong allegiance with regulatory companies across region including banks and governmental authorities.

Their aim is to make a positive impact on the economies and societies of the region by promoting professional directorship and raising the level of board awareness. They aim to accomplish their goals through sharing practice and experience and providing access to global knowledge through interaction with regional and international counterparts.

The Program Manager reports to the Director of Professional Development and oversees the development and delivery of the events, programs, workshops and services as well as knowledge development activities. Primary responsibilities are developing the annual program calendar, engaging all relevant parties needed for the execution of events and ensuring the high quality of products and services delivered. The role is also responsible for board effectiveness initiatives from inception to presentation to board members and will coordinate with the Board Secretary, recruit companies and compile survey results etc.

Research, administration and relationship management are also part of the remit and you will oversee the development of case studies for training purposes and monitor news for relevant occurrences in board effectiveness in the GCC. You will be responsible for managing the Program Coordinator.

Requirements

This role is best suited to a senior EA who has a strong event management and has a strong affinity to non profit work and a high motivation for promoting corporate and board governance in the region.

The individual must have at least five years experience in a similar role and have strong entrepreneurial skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.

The necessity for strong time management, project management, communication and organisational skills is a given.

About the Company

Irwin & Dow was established in 2013 to provide clients with a unique and highly personalised recruitment service, providing the very top calibre of candidates across the business support and secretarial function.

We provide a refreshing approach, working in close partnership with clients and candidates across diverse industry sectors; large MNC’s, government & semi -government entities, SME’s, local businesses and in the start-up and UHNWI support framework.

Great people equal great success: all our candidates are interviewed personally by a member of the team, and we develop longstanding and in-depth relationships with our clients, understanding their corporate culture and goals to ensure a successful outcome for both parties.

Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount, and we are pleased to be a partner of choice for clients and candidates.