Full-time Cultural Activities Specialist Jobs in Riyadh

About the Role

Tamara, Saudi Arabia's first FinTech unicorn, is seeking an Internal Communications & Events Specialist to join its team in Riyadh. The company's mission is to empower individuals through a customer-centric financial super app. Tamara is a rapidly growing organization with over 1,000 employees from 50 nationalities, serving customers across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the GCC. This role is designed for a proactive individual with a flair for storytelling and a hands-on approach to execution.

The Internal Communications & Events Specialist will act as a Culture Champion, ensuring all team members feel connected to Tamara's mission, regardless of their location or time zone. This position involves informing employees and organizing engaging events to foster community and connection.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop compelling internal narratives by infusing employee communications with a storytelling approach to ensure messages are memorable and resonant.
• Plan and execute internal events, including All-Hands meetings and team-building activities, to foster a strong sense of community.
• Serve as the primary on-site coordinator for event execution in Riyadh.
• Identify process gaps within internal communications and event management, analyzing and proposing improvements in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Support the maintenance and content refresh of internal digital portals, ensuring they are user-friendly and reflect Tamara's "Simplicity" pillar through engaging content such as polls, infographics, and videos.
• Lead employee spotlight initiatives to highlight individual stories and contribute to Tamara's internal talent brand.
• Collaborate effectively with various stakeholders, including the People & Culture team, Executive Leadership, the CEO Office, and cross-functional teams like Finance and Design.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Design, Visual Communications, Business, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in communications, events, or marketing, with a desire for increased ownership.
• Fluency in reading, writing, and conversing in both Arabic and English.
• Proven experience in event planning, with the ability to remain calm and take initiative in resolving challenges.

Required Skills

• Human-Centric Storytelling: Ability to transform technical updates into engaging narratives that connect with employees on a personal level.
• Topic Expertise & Self-Starter: Capable of independently researching complex topics and becoming a go-to resource.
• Visual Storytelling: Proficiency in creating short-form video content and capturing/directing events for compelling visual stories.
• Strategic Thinking: Understanding the strategic purpose of communications and their contribution to overall company success.
• Organization and Execution: Demonstrated ability to translate creative concepts into structured and actionable deliverables.
• Internal Communications: Experience in developing and executing internal communication strategies.
• Events Planning: Expertise in conceptualizing, organizing, and managing internal events.
• Content Creation: Skill in developing various forms of content for internal audiences.
• Digital Hub Management: Experience in managing and enhancing internal digital platforms.
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Organization: Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Creativity: Innovative and imaginative approach to communication and event design.
• Ownership: Proactive and self-motivated with a drive to take initiative and improve processes.
• Insatiable Curiosity: A genuine interest in fintech and a continuous desire to explore new engagement methods.
• Resilience & Humility: Ability to navigate a fast-paced scale-up environment with a confident yet open-minded approach to learning and collaboration.

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires a proactive individual who can contribute to a dynamic and growing organization.

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