Alumni Programme Specialist – Middle East

Overview We are seeking a dynamic, strategic, and execution-focused Alumni Programme Specialist to join our Middle East Corporate and Network Office team. This is a unique opportunity to help support a regional Alumni Programme that serves thousands of former employees of a globally respected organisation.

This role is for someone who thrives on building from the ground up—designing systems, creating engagement strategies, and leading cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Design & Management

Co-create and operationalise the vision and mission of the Alumni programme

Develop a roadmap with key initiatives, communications and KPIs

Design and launch user-centric experiences through events, content, and the digital platform

Craft and curate content for various communication mediums / platforms

Alumni Engagement & Community Building

Strengthen our community through targeted outreach and relationship management

Create segmented engagement strategies

Digital Tools & Data Management

Maintain / manage the Alumni digital platform

Ensure accuracy of data and segmentation, maintaining database hygiene and performance tracking

Leverage data insights to improve engagement, programme personalisation and reporting

Stakeholder Collaboration

Partner with Human Capital, Communications, and other internal departments to align programme goals with business priorities

Act as a point of contact for alumni inquiries and internal stakeholder coordination

Scope out and manage external stakeholders to support programme offerings

Qualifications & Experience Essential :

5-7 years of professional experience in programme management, community engagement and / or Alumni programmes

Demonstrated experience building and running initiatives with measurable impact

Ability to develop strong relationships and manage multiple stakeholders

Robust project management skills with the ability to handle multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Arabic is a plus.

Comfortable with data tools including Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce

Preferred :

Experience working in / with large multinational companies or professional services

Familiarity with alumni relations (corporate, university, or network-based communities)

Regional experience across the Middle East with a strong external network and cultural fluency in stakeholder engagement

Competencies & Attributes

Strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset

High emotional intelligence and relationship building skills

Tech-savvy and comfortable with digital platforms to scale impact

Proactive self-starter who works flexibly, thrives in ambiguity and takes ownership

Passionate about community building and brand advocacy

Required Skills Travel & Other Details

Travel Requirements : Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship : Yes

Government Clearance Required : Yes

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