JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE
Our client is a large, well established Dubai based company that specializes in live and virtual events, strategic and digital communications, consulting and community solutions.
They are now looking for an experienced Project Coordinator to join their busy team
JOB OBJECTIVE
Effectively manage project/events (design, plan, organise, deliver and measure) by effectively creating and executing against project timelines based on priorities, resource availability, and other project requirements (eg budget).
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
• 360° peripheral vision of all on-going matters within a project
• Communicate the status of projects being managed, including timeframes and document requirements, and key operational issues through (in)formal communications (e.g., status reports, e-mails, updates at meetings)
• Manage yourself and your Project Management responsibilities without constant intervention from a Manager
• Determine timelines and critical dates
• Manage a dedicated part of a project, or a basic project (e. g.: hotel, transportation, F&B, hospitality, entertainment)
• Meet and even improve standards of excellence (Achievement Drive)
• Prioritise tasks and projects
• Set up control mechanism to supervise given tasks to Project Assistants
• Source project-related third-party suppliers appropriately and effectively
• Build, maintain & entertain privileged relationships with relevant internal & external stakeholders (project assistants, colleagues, suppliers)
• Communicate expectations, roles and responsibilities to assistants and interns
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities
• Provide regular feedback on job performance of internal team (coordinators/interns)
• Acknowledge and monitor stakeholder concerns and capabilities
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders
• Make recommendations to improve service
• Take a client perspective, recognize and meet their needs (Service Orientation)
• Identify information to be managed and resources/systems available
• Keep records accurate and current
• Monitor use and effectiveness of information systems
• Use in proficient mode all tools and systems, computer hardware/software available (MS Office Suite, Copilot)
Requirements:
Reporting to Regional Director Operations, the client criteria for this role are:• 2-5 years of experience in Project Management in the Hospitality / Travel / MICE sector
• Bachelors Degree .
• Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements.
• Willingness to travel and work in a global team of professionals.
• The ability to execute events effectively under high-pressure conditions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A confident and determined approach.
• Resilience and the ability to cope with rejection.
• A high degree of self-motivation and drive.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• The capacity to flourish in a competitive environment.
Salary:
AED
5,000
per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
Additional benefits: Health care, air ticket, visa
ABOUT THE COMPANY
KERSHAW LEONARD "WE CHANGE PEOPLES LIVES"
Who we are:
Founded in September 1999 The Kershaw Leonard Group was based upon professional recruitment practices laid down by the UK Institute of Employment Consultants whose values are still at the core of our success today.
Inherently we believe that recruitment is a people business not a CV processing business and as such we take time and care to make sure we understand the needs of both our Clients and our Candidates.
Such attention to the care side of our business together with the sheer length of time we have been established has given us a unique position. We regularly attract top class candidates who only want to work with Kershaw Leonard as they trust our confidentiality and professionalism. Similarly, more than 75% of the clients we work with come back for more when they have a new position to fill.
What we do:
Kershaw Leonard Group places exceptional talent on a Global scale. Our winning strategy is to partner very closely with a small number of clients so we can really understand their objectives, needs and aspirations in a way that allows us to intuitively know the kind of cultural fit they are looking for when the time comes for them to recruit new talent. Then once that talent is on board and part of the client’s team, to assist wherever is needed to improve performance and leadership skills
Why Us:
The Kershaw Leonard Group is more than just a recruitment agency. In addition to KL Recruitment, KL Consulting offers a vast spectrum of skills from our experienced behavioural psychologist and consultants with almost two decades of HR Director level experience in the region.
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