Head of Programming & Events, UAE Expo Office YOSH HOSPITALITY LLC OPC

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Desired Candidate Profile

• Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Cultural Management, Events, International Relations, or a related field.

  • 7 to 10 years of experience in curating or managing international cultural programs, public events, or large-scale exhibitions.

  • Experience delivering multi-stakeholder programs, ideally in government or global event settings.

  • Fluency in English and Arabic, UAE National candidates are preferred.

  • Prior experience working in or with the UAE is preferred.

  Skills and Abilities

  • Strategic thinker with the ability to connect programming to broader national objectives and Expo-wide goals.

  • Demonstrated ability to design content that speaks to local and global audiences alike.

  • Excellent stakeholder management skills, including experience in high-level institutional and diplomatic settings.

  • Ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously under tight timelines and shifting priorities.

  • Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills; confident representing the UAE in diverse settings.

  • Familiarity with hybrid and digital programming formats is a plus.

  Other

  • Familiarity with Expo formats, international events, or pavilion operations is a plus.

  • Willingness to relocate or travel internationally for extended periods.