Events Lead

About Us:

Network International is the largest Financial Technology company in Middle East and Africa. Payments is our core business where we provide services in more than 50 countries – UAE, Jordan, South Africa, Egypt are some of our key markets. Apart from payments, we provide services on Data and Insights, Lending, Insurance, Risk Solutions, etc. Our core customers are businesses at every scale and segment, though recently we are growing in direct to consumer card segment as well.

Our EVP:

At Network International, we always stay ahead. In the fast-paced world of financial services, we thrive on innovation, agility, and purposeful collaboration. We invest  first in our people, empowering you to make bold decisions, learn fast, and grow your expertise alongside industry leaders. Here, solving complex problems means more than using cutting-edge technology; it’s about creating meaningful value for our customers, together. We foster a culture where trust, accountability, and achievement go hand in hand—because success isn’t just a goal; it’s how we work, every day, as one team.

About The Role:

The Events Lead will work within the Corporate Communications, Brand & Events function to plan and deliver high-impact events that strengthen brand credibility, enable executive visibility, and generate measurable commercial outcomes across priority markets. The role will partner closely with:

• Regional Marketing (ACQ/OPS) as the business SPOC to support localized/smaller in-market activations and ensure consistency of execution standards across regions.
• Demand Generation (Digital Marketing) to ensure event-led lead capture, nurture handover, and attribution into pipeline.
• Product Marketing to ensure event messaging, positioning, and sales enablement assets are accurate and aligned to GTM priorities.
• Marketing Platforms & Efficiency / Marketing Ops & Martech to ensure workflows, asset readiness, budget tracking in puts, and vendor processes are coordinated through the group operating model.

Key Responsibilities:

Event Strategy & Planning (Corporate + Regional Alignment):

• Identify, evaluate, and propose priority event opportunities (industry, partner, regulator, merchant, ecosystem) aligned to Group and regional objectives.
• Build and maintain an events calendar with clear event types:
  • Larger sponsored events / webinars / virtual events (owned by Corporate Comms / Brand & Events)
  • Smaller localized events supported via Regional Marketing SPOCs
• Create event briefs that define objectives, audience, messaging themes, KPIs, required assets, owners, timelines, and dependencies (aligned to the “single end-to-end owner” operating approach).

End-to-End Event Delivery & Production:

• Lead coordination of event logistics: venues, suppliers, registration, branding/booths, speaker schedules, run-of-show, and on-site execution.
• Manage external vendors (event planners, venues, collateral suppliers) and ensure delivery against SLAs and brand standards.
• Coordinate speaker support (exec briefing packs, speaker notes, session formats) in partnership with PR & Comms.

Event-led Demand & Commercial Impact (Lead Capture + Reporting):

• Partner with Demand Generation (Digital Marketing) to ensure event lead capture is operational (forms/QRs/landing pages), and that leads flow into agreed handover processes.
• Produce post-event reporting: attendee profiles, leads generated, engagement quality, follow-up actions, and key learnings to improve future ROI.
• Track event KPIs aligned to the Group KPI set (e.g., leads generated from events).

Content Capture & Amplification (Before/During/After):

• Ensure events are supported with content needs: pre-event announcements, on-ground coverage plan, and post-event highlights.
• Coordinate with Content Marketing and the wider PR team to amplify events through social, newsletters, and thought leadership hooks.

Stakeholder & Regional Coordination:

• Build strong working relationships with Regional Sales leads, Country stakeholders, and internal teams to ensure event objectives and follow-up are aligned.
• Serve as the central point for event requirements across markets—ensuring Corporate and Regional execution stays consistent with the operating model.

Budget Inputs & Vendor Documentation (in the Group model):

• Gather and submit event cost estimates, quotes, and budget inputs in line with the group process (supporting overall budget visibility).
• Maintain event documentation and hand over relevant information to the Marketing Ops & Martech/Platforms & efficiency workflows where applicable

Key Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications or a related discipline
• English proficiency is a key requirement
• Working knowledge of any of the other business languages used across NI operating regions
• 3 -6 years’ relevant experience in events marketing, marketing coordination, or agency account management
• Experience organizing medium to large events and managing suppliers
• Strong attention to detail; ability to deliver under tight deadlines
• Strong written communication and stakeholder coordination skills
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and manage multiple moving parts
  
  Network International is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, nationalities, and experience levels. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where innovation, diversity, and performance thrive.