Events Services Specialist

Mekdam Technical Services

Doha, Qatar

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

Event Planning & Vendor Management Responsibilities

• Gather and document event requirements by collaborating with internal stakeholders to understand goals, timelines, budgets, and logistical needs.
• Develop detailed project timelines, outlining key milestones, deadlines, dependencies, and approval checkpoints.
• Estimate and allocate resources required for event execution, including staffing, equipment, and external vendor support.
• Research, evaluate, and qualify external vendors such as production teams, caterers, venues, and AV providers to ensure alignment with project needs, quality standards, and budget.
• Coordinate with selected vendors, securing proposals, negotiating pricing, and managing contracts.
• Participate in production revisions, reviewing plans, prototypes, and drafts to ensure they meet expectations and event requirements.
• Monitor production and deliverable quality, identifying risks or deviations early and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• Support cross-functional communication, ensuring all teams are aligned with the event plan, changes, and deliverable statuses.