Developer Advocacy Execution Intern

Job description

Title: Developer Advocacy Execution Intern - 1 year program

This is an exciting role with the responsibility to be part of a young team of IBM Developer Advocates who will engage developers, startups and partners through events, meetups, training programs, co-working spaces and more. This individual will be responsible to run the activities in UAE targeting developers by managing the events end-to-end, use social media to amplify IBM's message to developers and engage in local developer communities to extend reach.

Key Responsibilities:

Works with UAE team leader and the developer advocates to build a local ecosystem engagement plan that reflect planned results and impact of all activities.
Selects strategic sponsorships in market (3rd party trade shows, university events, user groups, meetups etc.).
Supports the execution of the activity plan including but not limited to providing onsite event support, logistics management, input of plans in automation tools and reporting on executed activities (post event reporting etc.)
Uses social media channels to promote the team and activities both internally and externally.

Skills and Experience:

Organized and pursuer
Experience in managing events and community activities
Great verbal and written communication skills
Basic image editing skills (i.e. Photoshop)
Understanding of IT industry and/or developers is a plus
Auto req ID

183545BR
Required Education

High School Diploma/GED
Role ( Job Role )

Student/Intern
State / Province

DUBAI
Primary job category

Other
Company

(0143) IBM Middle East FZ-LLC
Contract type

Internship
Employment Type

Full-time OR Part-time
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

No Travel
IBM Business Group

CHQ/OTH
Preferred Education

Pre-University Qualification
City / Township / Village

DUBAI
EO Statement

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

Desire to learn
Organised
Fluent in English and Arabic
Understanding of IT

Country/Region

UAE
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

N/A
Secondary Job Category

Unassigned
Eligibility Requirements

Desire to learn
Organised
Fluent in English and Arabic
Understanding of IT
Position Type

Intern
Early Professional Track

Developer (Software)
New Collar Role

Yes