Core responsibilities:
- Coordinate end-to-end management of official delegations and institutional visits, including agendas and briefings.
- Implement protocol procedures for official engagements and manage logistics such as meeting setups and seating.
- Organize ceremonial events such as MoU signings and ensure legal and institutional compliance.
- Liaise with government entities, embassies and partners; facilitate communication between stakeholders.
- Maintain records, templates and gifts inventories; support senior leadership with protocol expertise.
Education/Certifications and prior experience:
- Bachelor's degree in international relations, public administration, political science or related field.
- 3–5 years experience in protocol management, event coordination or diplomatic affairs.
- Experience coordinating high-level visits, ceremonies and VIP events, and implementing protocol procedures .
- Fluency in English and Arabic; proficiency in additional languages and ability to communicate diplomatically.
- Ability to handle confidential information and maintain detailed records of visits and official gifts.
Required skills:
- Expert knowledge of international diplomatic protocol and etiquette.
- Event planning and coordination experience to manage official delegations and ceremonies.
- Multilingual communication skills and cultural sensitivity to liaise with dignitaries from diverse backgrounds.
- Record keeping and document management for official visits and templates.
- Understanding of government and institutional procedures and legal compliance.
Preferred skills:
- Attention to detail and discretion when handling confidential diplomatic matters
- Budgeting and risk assessment capabilities for event and protocol planning
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-cultural relationship-building
- Time management and problem-solving skills to manage complex itineraries
- Multilingual fluency in English and Arabic; proficiency in additional languages preferred
