Sr. Events & Multimedia Manager 117 views1 application

Job Description

For this position, the employee will work closely with the Communication Director to create events in a collaborative environement.

Duties

• Coordinate and manage the realization of conferences and events, including idea development, administration, communication, project documentation and team coordination.

• Ensure timely, professional production of online/hybrid sessions and online products, including technical checks, rehearsals, client support for technical needs, successful delivery of live, (online, hybrid or in-person) events and proper event documentation and distribution.

• Liaise with clients, stakeholders and internal partners and colleagues to ensure the successful preparation and realization of events and activities.

• Translate events summaries and documents into French and English.

• Take on lead responsibility for specific event tasks, including graphic design and invitation production, accessibility of invitations and materials such as PPT slides, management of statistics, updating the CRM and mailing lists, communications projects such as monthly newsletter and management of social media. The coordinators would use this time to learn and develop these skills, with the aim of leading them and overseeing continuous improvement over time.

• Act as online producers for the live events, and serve as Master of Ceremony or moderator for live events.

• Contribute to the evaluation and gathering of feedback, and apply it to improve program offerings for clients.

. Produce short videos and multimedia projects.

. Work in close collaboration with the Events Coordinators and Communications Officer.

• Finalise all post-event activities, including client communications, statistics and data, and resources for participants.

Job Requirements

Competency: Professionalism. Communication, Creativity, Teamwork, Client orientation, Technological awarness

Skills: Experience working in conference and event production is required.Experience working in online event production and coordination is highly desirable. Experience in graphic design (using InDesign and the Adobe Creative Suite) and multimedia communications is desirable.

Experience in using online platforms, including the Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams Live Event, and Webex Events is desirable.

Experience with gathering data, updating Customer Registration Management (CRM) systems and other systems for managing social media (such as Hootsuite) is desirable.

Experience with developing events for the UN, professional organizations and private businesses is desirable.

Experience with developing accessible events, and knowledge of accessibility needs in online events, is desirable.

Academic Qualifications: A first-level university degree in communication, media and communication, event management, journalism, international relations, public administration or related field.

Experience: Experience in event management and coordination, multimedia communications, public information, project management, journalism, international relations, public administration or related area.

Language: Fluency in both English or Amharic, (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of French is desirable.

Attention to detail is an important part of the position.  The desired applicant will be able to properly apply for the job in order to be able to move forward in the hiring process.

Please send an email to [email protected] with

1. your CV
2. your date of availability

and please be sure to include the job name in the email title.