Programme Coordinator

Irwin & Dow

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Ref: NP447-319

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

As one of the world's leading and largest educational entities, this organization brings together people, cultures and ideas from around the world to change lives and to transform organisations. A global perspective and cultural diversity are reflected in all aspects of their research and teaching.

This is a complex and multi-faceted role and hosts a combination of operational and administration support.

The job holder is responsible for primarily supporting the logistical and administration coordination of key programmes run by the organization.

You will report to the Senior Director of Executive Education to line up the schedule of modules and primary responsibilities include the preparation and logistics prior to the onset of the programme and this will involve arranging presentations, coordinating with speakers, organizing events and social activities etc. You will also make arrangements for participants and professors in terms of arranging visas, accommodation, printing of learning materials, scheduling etc.

You will also act as ambassador for the organization during the programme, and this will involve maintaining a physical presence in order to answer any queries or request for assistance, showing participants around the campus, evaluating questionnaire feedback etc.

Requirements

Applications are invited from candidates who have initiative, common sense, energy, maturity and excellent and communication skills.

Fluency in English is paramount and ideally the job holder will have a minimum of three years experience in a marketing role and have experience interacting with clients and customers.

Strong cross cultural competence, the ability to prioritize and multi-task and be flexible is important as is the ability to work to tight deadlines.

The role will require some travel across the GCC and less frequently to Turkey and some African Countries.

Our client will also consider male candidates as it is practical to traveling to Saudi.

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.

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