Senior Officer Protocol

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Abu Dhabi Airports is seeking a Senior Officer Protocol to plan and coordinate VVIP visits and official ceremonies, ensuring a distraction‑free environment for the Chairman and the Office. The role blends high‑level event management with governance, requiring you to draft official correspondence, brief staff and volunteers, collaborate with Branding and Communications to produce handbooks, and work with event coordinators and customer service to ensure flawless ceremonies while advising leadership on protocol matters. Requirements include a bachelor’s in business administration or related field, four years in protocol roles, strong MS Office skills, and mandatory Arabic. In your application, highlight stakeholder management, cross‑functional teamwork, a proactive attitude, and experience updating protocol guides for national and international standards.

Plan and coordinate VVIP/VIP visits, ceremonies, meetings, and special events, ensuring a seamless and distraction-free environment for the Chairman and the Chairman’s Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare official correspondence and invitations for VVIP/VIP guests.
• Supervise and brief staff and volunteers assigned to protocol duties, ensuring they are fully equipped to perform their roles effectively.
• Collaborate with the Branding and Communications Division / Marketing Section to design and produce handbooks and other printed materials.
• Work closely with event coordinators, conference coordinators, and the customer service team to ensure the seamless execution of official ceremonies, including VVIP/VIP visits.
• Provide support, coordination, and guidance to relevant government entities regarding VVIP/VIP visits.
• Advise ADA leadership on protocol-related matters.
• Coordinate and update ADAC’s protocol guide, incorporating national and international requirements in collaboration with the Branding and Communications Division.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Office Manager or Advisor.

Requirements and Skills

Education & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or any related field.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Arabic proficiency is mandatory.

Experience:

• Minimum 4 years of experience in protocol organization roles.

Top Competencies Required:

• Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Customer Focus
• Stakeholder Management
• Teamwork
• Proactive Attitude