Senior Protocol Specialist

Responsibilities

• Develop and update protocol policies and procedures in line with approved standards and best practices.
• Plan, organize, and oversee all protocol arrangements for the CEO during official local and international visits and events.
• Identify and assess potential risks associated with the CEO’s official visits and engagements, and develop proactive plans to ensure the safety of guests and staff, and the smooth conduct of official activities.
• Coordinate with relevant local and international entities regarding official visits, and oversee protocol arrangements related to agreements and memoranda of understanding sponsored by the CEO, in accordance with approved standards.
• Manage and organize official delegations’ visits for the CEO in coordination with concerned entities, ensuring proper protocol arrangements and maintaining the highest standards of official representation.
• Organize and manage all official meetings and engagements of the CEO, including invitation management and coordination of all related protocol arrangements.
• Liaise and coordinate with competent authorities and relevant organizational units to ensure protocol compliance in events and activities sponsored by the CEO.

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations with a minimum of 8 years of experience in public relations or equivalent, or Master’s degree in Public Relations with a minimum of 6 years of experience in public relations or equivalent.