Manager - Events Vacancy at Etisalat Nigeria.

Etisalat has been the telecommunications service provider in the United Arab Emirates since 1976 and has footprints in 18 countries traversing the Middle East, Asia and Africa. In its many years of operations, it has built up state-of-the-art telecom infrastructure and taken a leadership position of innovation, and quality service delivery among regional and international operators.
Etisalat Nigeria currently serves a growing subscriber base of over 10 million subscribers and consistently demonstrates its core values of optimism, simplicity and caring – for which it has become known in other markets to the Nigerian people as it offers them world-class telecommunications services. It is investing heavily in the Nigerian economy as well as in its own human resources. From day-one of its operations in Nigeria, it has put in place various skills acquisition and training programs to enable its people offer outstanding and quality services to Nigerians.

Job Title: Manager – Events

Job Description  

Execute all commercial events, exhibits and fairs aimed at enhancing Etisalat Nigeria's corporate image/ brand.

Responsibities

• Keep abreast of global and local best practices with regard to events management.
• Support the Head-Events & Sponsorship in continuously reviewing the units activities; make recommendations for improvement and implement approved initiatives to ensure enhanced team performance.
• Identify required resources, personnel and funding to achieve the units strategy.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Co-ordinate all activities involved in planning Etisalat Nigeria events including preparation of event plans/ programmes, communication plans, media material, venue selection and post-event evaluation.
• Identify opportunities for Etisalat Nigeria to participate in local and international events with the aim of enhancing brand image and visibility; proffer recommendations for the attention of the Head-Events and Sponsorship.
• Liaise with the Communications and Merchandising team to ensure adequate and prompt supply of promotional items for events and fairs.
• Ensure distribution of appropriate promotional and gift items at Etisalat Nigeria events to foster goodwill and enhance the organizations corporate image.
• Liaise with the visual advertising team to ensure adequate visibility of all planned events.
• Implement the Events units work programmes and plans in line with agreed upon procedures and guidelines.
• Plan and manage the human and material resources of the unit to optimize performance, boost morale and enhance productivity.
• Manage inter-functional relations to ensure synergy across the various departmental functions.
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members and manage subordinates performance towards the achievement of overall team objectives.
• Monitor and control the budgetary needs of the Events unit.
• Prepare/ compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Head-Events and Sponsorship.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head-Events and Sponsorship

Educational Requirements  

• First degree or equivalent in any relevant discipline.
• Postgraduate/ professional qualifications and/ or certifications in a related field will be an advantage.

Experience,Skills & Competencies  

• Between six (6) and eight (8) directly relevant post-NYSC work experience, with at least most recent three (3) years in a supervisory role.

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