External Communications and Events Manager Africa and Middle East

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Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic highly resilient and impeccably professional External Communications and Events Manager to oversee the execution of high-profile projects and large-scale regional initiatives across the Africa and Middle East region. This role requires the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously under pressure and total comfort interacting with top-tier airline executives and government officials.

Main activities

1. Manage regional external communications projects

• Regional Communications event: Lead project coordination and deployment of aerospace events (including but not limited to): Bahrain Nigeria Dakar Airshows MRO Middle East and Africa
• Conferences and Ceremonies: Oversee company presence at Airline Associations General Assemblies cross region coordinate opening ceremonies and high-level receptions
• Support to the External Communications team : Provide support to the team in the organisation and during aircraft delivery events ensuring seamless execution high-profile stakeholder management.

2. Lead Event Planning and On-Site Execution

• Drive the end-to-end planning of physical spaces (layout booth set-up and technical coordination); working alongside the Procurement for vendor selection.
• Lead on-site operations managing event agency and external delegations with high resilience under pressure.

3. Stakeholder Management & Coordination

• Act as the central point of contact for high-profile external contacts (event organisers government authorities) and internal stakeholders (Finance Procurement Head of countries)
• Manage and optimize regional sponsorship packages.
• Manage external suppliers structure vendors and PR agencies to ensure seamless project execution.

Required Profile & Skills / Core competencies

• Experience: 58 years of experience in Communications Project and Event Management
• Stakeholder Expertise: Proven track record dealing directly with sensitive high-profile stakeholders including corporate executives and government authorities.
• High-Pressure Execution: Exceptional resilience and a proven ability to work under pressure maintaining sharp decision-making and composure during live project deployments.
• Autonomous and Multitasking: Masterful organizational skills with the capacity to manage multiple complex projects with overlapping timelines and distinct deadlines simultaneously.
• Teamwork: A natural team player who thrives within complex cross-functional and multicultural teams uniting diverse stakeholders toward a shared goal.
• Mobility & Professionalism: Polished executive presence suitable for representing a global brand to top-tier dignitaries. Available and willing to travel frequently across the Middle East and Africa region.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation for the Companys success reputation and sustainable growth.

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