Associate Director

The job holder is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and governance of ERC’s corporate events, executive engagements, and large‑scale activations that reinforce Expo 2030 milestones and stakeholder participation and translate overarching communication and reputation objectives into high‑impact physical experiences, protocol‑driven events, and milestone activations that strengthen stakeholder confidence, executive visibility, and international engagement.ResponsibilitiesLead end‑to‑end planning and delivery of ERC corporate events, executive engagements, and official ceremonies.Translate corporate communication objectives into structured event concepts, formats, and execution plans.Ensure events align with ERC brand standards, messaging priorities, and strategic milestones.Protocol & Executive EngagementsOversee protocol planning and execution for senior leadership, VIPs, international delegations, and dignitaries.Coordinate executive participation, run‑of‑show, seating, hosting, and official courtesies.Ensure compliance with diplomatic, cultural, and governmental protocol requirements.Expo Milestone ActivationsDesign and deliver activations that reinforce key Expo milestones, progress moments, and countdown phases.Drive stakeholder participation through experiential formats, launches, site visits, and symbolic moments.Ensure activations support broader narrative alignment across communications, media, and stakeholder engagement.Cross‑Functional CoordinationWork closely with Corporate Communications, Media, Protocol, Security, Operations, and external partners to deliver seamless events.Align event execution with crisis readiness, reputation considerations, and executive messaging.Manage agencies, production vendors, and event partners to agreed standards, budgets, and timelines.Planning, Governance & AssuranceDevelop detailed event plans, risk assessments, budgets, and delivery timelines.Ensure events meet internal governance, approval, and audit requirements.Capture post‑event evaluations, lessons learned, and performance insights to continuously improve delivery.Educational QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Event Management, Marketing, International Relations, Business Administration, or a related disciplineProfessional Certifications PreferredEvent management, protocol, project management, or stakeholder engagement.ExperienceA minimum of 10 years of experience in corporate events, large‑scale activations, government or mega‑project engagement, or major international programs.Nature of ExperienceDelivery leadership roles within corporate communications, public affairs, government events, or mega‑programsHands‑on experience executing executive-level events under high visibility and scrutinyOperating in highly governed, time‑critical, and reputation‑sensitive environmentsTranslating strategic narratives into physical experiences and public momentsJob Specific SkillsCorporate event design and deliveryExecutive protocol and VIP engagementEvent risk management and contingency planningVendor and agency managementBudgeting and cost controlStrong written briefs and run‑of‑show documentation#J-18808-Ljbffr