trade/connect programme guide

Responsibilities:

• Be the guide for the hosted Trade/Connect participants for their full 2-day itinerary, accompanying them and closely monitor their attendance at the events planned for them
• Coordinate with the Audience Programme Coordinator constantly during the 2 days to update activity/report who is absent/not turned up
• Assist hosted participants onsite if help is required in way finding for meetings at the booths

The ideal candidate should be able to do the following:

• Be willing to work outside of normal working hours (9am to 6pm) and days (Monday-Friday) during the project if necessary
• Work and organise content proficiently using Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Basic knowledge of digital platforms such as Google docs, sheets and slides
• The role requires a candidate who is dynamic, enthusiastic, flexible, hard-working and organized
• Professional demeanour and diplomatic approach
• Excellent communication
• Excellent time-management and problem-solving skills 
• Capacity for initiative, long-term planning and decision-making
• Ability to work in a team and under pressure, for long hours when necessary 
• Ability to quickly integrate into a new environment and work within the given structure
• Accurate and reliable work
• Calm, well-mannered and always friendly
• Excellent command of English and proficiency in Arabic is preferred
• Relevant experience in assisting and working on large-scale events preferred

To Apply:

Please fill in the form below and upload your CV (max. 2 pages) and a cover note that explains in no more than 500 words how your skills and experience match the requirements.