Conference And Exhibition Coordinator Jobs in Makkah

About the Role

SDGs @ IsDB Group is seeking a Technical Support Officer to join their team in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This role is crucial for supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of Staff Social Club (SSC) events and activities, ensuring effective management of technical, operational, and stakeholder engagement aspects. The position is a contract-based role within the Corporate Services Complex, Human Resources Management Department, under the IsDB Staff Social Club division.

The Technical Support Officer will play a key role in enhancing staff engagement, collaboration, and workplace well-being through well-organized and impactful events. This role contributes to a positive organizational culture and aims to improve staff morale through recreational, cultural, social, and wellness initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute SSC events, activities, and engagement initiatives, developing event concepts, schedules, implementation plans, and logistical arrangements.
• Coordinate event timelines and ensure timely execution of all event-related activities, adhering to approved standards, budgets, and timelines.
• Manage the end-to-end event lifecycle, including conceptualization, logistics coordination, budgeting support, communication, and post-event evaluation.
• Coordinate with vendors, venues, suppliers, and service providers, monitoring performance to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Support procurement and administrative processes for event requirements and oversee event setup, operational readiness, and on-site coordination.
• Support the development of initiatives that foster staff engagement, collaboration, and workplace well-being, coordinating recreational, cultural, social, wellness, and seasonal activities.
• Gather staff feedback and participation insights to improve future events and initiatives, promoting inclusive and engaging activities.
• Coordinate with internal business units and supporting functions to facilitate successful event delivery and engage with staff and stakeholders to identify engagement opportunities and event requirements.
• Support cross-functional collaboration to enhance the quality and effectiveness of SSC activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve event management processes and staff engagement initiatives, proposing creative ideas and innovative activities.
• Support the digitalization and streamlining of event registration, tracking, and feedback mechanisms.
• Support the development of event announcements, invitations, awareness materials, and internal promotional campaigns.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Business Administration, Human Resources, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Professional certification in Event Management or a related discipline is an advantage.
• Relevant experience in event coordination, staff engagement initiatives, or similar roles is desirable.
• Proficiency in English is mandatory. Knowledge of Arabic and French is preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple events and initiatives simultaneously.
• Creativity and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain high service quality and staff satisfaction.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions.
• Basic knowledge of budgeting support and vendor coordination.

Work Environment and Contract Details

This is a contract-based position for a Technical Support Officer - Staff Social Club, operating as supplemental workforce through a third-party contract. The role is located in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The required experience is 0-1 years.

Application Information

To complete your application, please submit the following documents: Resume/CV, Copy of passport, and Academic certificate. The closing date for applications is 7-Jul-2026.

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) does not request payments of any kind from applicants throughout the recruitment process. The IsDB also does not request information on applicants' bank accounts and declines all responsibility for fraudulent publications of job posts or job offers in its name.

About the Role

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) is seeking a Technical Support Officer to join the Staff Social Club (SSC) as part of a supplemental workforce on a third-party contract. This role is based at IsDB Headquarters in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and is integral to supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of SSC events and activities. The position aims to foster staff engagement, collaboration, and workplace well-being through various initiatives, thereby enhancing organizational culture and staff morale.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute SSC events, activities, and engagement initiatives, including developing event concepts, schedules, implementation plans, and logistical arrangements.
• Coordinate event timelines and ensure the timely execution of all event-related activities, adhering to approved standards, budgets, and timelines.
• Manage the end-to-end event lifecycle, from conceptualization and logistics coordination to budgeting support, communication, and post-event evaluation.
• Coordinate with vendors, venues, suppliers, and service providers, monitoring performance for quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Support procurement and administrative processes for event requirements and oversee event setup, operational readiness, and on-site coordination.
• Support the development of initiatives that foster staff engagement, collaboration, and workplace well-being, coordinating recreational, cultural, social, wellness, and seasonal activities.
• Gather staff feedback and participation insights to improve future events and initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal business units and supporting functions to facilitate successful event delivery.
• Engage with staff and stakeholders to identify engagement opportunities and event requirements.
• Support cross-functional collaboration to enhance the quality and effectiveness of SSC activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve event management processes and staff engagement initiatives, proposing creative ideas aligned with staff interests and organizational culture.
• Support the digitalization and streamlining of event registration, tracking, and feedback mechanisms.
• Support the development of event announcements, invitations, awareness materials, and internal promotional campaigns.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Business Administration, Human Resources, Marketing, Communications, or a related field is required.
• Professional certification in Event Management or a related discipline is considered an added advantage.
• Relevant experience in event coordination, staff engagement initiatives, or similar roles is desirable.
• Fluency in English is mandatory.
• Proficiency in Arabic and French is preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple events and initiatives simultaneously.
• Creativity and attention to detail.
• Capacity to maintain high service quality and ensure staff satisfaction.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across different functions.
• Basic knowledge of budgeting support and vendor coordination.

Work Environment and Contract Details

This is a supplemental workforce position on a third-party contract, located at the IsDB Headquarters in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The role requires 0-1 year of experience. Candidates are required to submit a Resume/CV, a copy of their passport, and their academic certificate. The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) does not request payments of any kind from applicants throughout the recruitment process and declines all responsibility for fraudulent publications of job posts or job offers in its name.

Position Objective:
The Visual Merchandiser is responsible for developing, delivering, and communicating visual concepts to promote the brand, products, and services in-store. This role includes training and coaching the store team to perform merchandising tasks and managing daily, weekly, and seasonal visual merchandising activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the brand identity and presentation standards are consistently achieved in windows and in-store through eye-catching displays that incorporate commercial sales opportunities.
• Implement brand-specific visual merchandising standards and coordinate store displays according to brand guidelines and strategy.
• Develop floor plans that maximize visual impact and arrange merchandise, signage, fixtures, and in-store layouts.
• Document changes in merchandise displays by taking photographs.
• Utilize creative lighting for windows to enhance product visibility.
• Maximize the placement of new lines and re-merchandise the store as new trends arise.
• Create store layouts based on product categories and ensure proper merchandising of items.
• Collect reviews and feedback on merchandise displays.
• Collaborate closely with operations and brand management teams to increase sales.
• Work with the VM Manager and sales team to achieve commercial goals.
• Participate in pre-opening activities and conduct timely visits to ensure brand standards are implemented and followed.
• Conduct market trend research and analyze lifestyle influences on merchandising.

About the Role

Brilliant Minds Events is seeking a specialized and experienced Project Manager to lead workforce operations and deliver events for the prestigious AFC Asian Cup 2027 in Jeddah. This role is pivotal in ensuring the seamless execution of tournament activities, with a focus on operational excellence, workforce readiness, and strict accreditation compliance throughout the event lifecycle. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in managing all aspects of the project, from initial planning and staffing to final delivery, ensuring a successful and memorable experience for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 in Jeddah.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Manage the complete project lifecycle for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 operations in Jeddah, from inception to completion.
• Develop comprehensive project timelines, detailed workforce plans, realistic budgets, and clear operational deliverables.
• Effectively coordinate with venue operators, tournament stakeholders, and internal project teams to ensure alignment and efficient execution.
• Lead the end-to-end process of workforce recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, deployment, and performance management.
• Oversee all accreditation processes, ensuring strict adherence to AFC requirements and compliance.
• Conduct thorough venue inspections, operational reviews, and readiness assessments to identify and address potential issues.
• Proactively monitor project risks and issues, developing and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Produce detailed periodic reports, including workforce updates and operational performance summaries, for stakeholders.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Event Management, or a closely related field.
• Proven experience of at least 3 to 4 years in managing major events, complex workforce operations, or significant sports projects.
• Strong demonstrated abilities in project management, leadership, and effective stakeholder management.
• Experience in accreditation systems and multi-venue event operations management is a significant advantage.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills are essential for this role.
• Fluency in both English and Arabic is mandatory.

Core Competencies

• Project Management
• Leadership
• Stakeholder Management
• Accreditation Systems
• Multi-Venue Event Operations
• Communication
• Organization
• Problem Solving

Additional Job Information

This position is a Project Manager role based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on a contractual basis. The role requires 2-5 years of experience.