Events Intern - IMEA Region, Dubai

About the role

Oliver Wyman is recruiting an Events Intern for its Events team in the IMEA (India, Middle East and South Africa) region, based in the Dubai office. The intern supports the Global Events Team in planning, coordinating and delivering internal and external firm events, reporting to the Events Manager, IMEA.

Key responsibilities

• Event planning: assist with venue research, supplier sourcing, event proposals, run-of-show documents and event materials, from brief to post-event wrap-up
• Logistics and delivery: support registrations, attendee management, guest lists, event kits and vendor coordination; provide on-site support for office events and regional initiatives
• Communications: draft and coordinate invitations, reminders, attendee information and post-event surveys
• Regional activities and documentation: help IMEA offices plan social activities, maintain the SharePoint events portal, event calendars, photographs and documentation
• Post-event support: compile attendance data, feedback and post-event reports

Required profile

• Pursuing or recently completed degree in Events, Hospitality, Marketing, Communications, Business or a related field
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, with a collaborative, proactive and positive approach
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, time management and ability to prioritise competing tasks
• Adaptability, problem-solving mindset and willingness to support practical event tasks, including occasional events outside standard hours with advance notice
• University volunteer or other hands-on event experience is a plus

Required skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and collaboration tools such as Teams and Zoom
• Familiarity with Cvent or similar event management platforms is desirable
• Basic knowledge of SharePoint or willingness to learn it
• Enthusiasm for the event planning lifecycle
• Familiarity with AI-assisted productivity tools is a plus