External Communications and Events Manager - Africa and Middle East

Job Description:

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: 5-8 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 Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
Airbus Africa and Middle East FZE

Employment Type:
Fixed term
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Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Company Communication

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