Event Manager (m/f)

Duties

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of conferences, festivals and other events in Mozambique
• Develop a set of criteria against which invitations to participate in external events will be evaluated
• Produce detailed proposals for events (including timelines, venues, suppliers and budgets)
• Responsible for delivery of twice yearly team building activities and a project-wide online event (annual)
• Manage and coordinate supplies and all event logistics
• Work with the communications team to appropriately publicize all events
• On-the-day problem solving and support to ensure smooth delivery of all events
• Day-to-day responsibility for the project’s event calendar
• Evaluate event’s success and submit reports
• Project management of all aspects of event, including logistics, supplier management and budget
• Updating senior management
• Managing branding and communication
• Developing event feedback surveys

Requisites

• Degree in Hospitality Management, Public Relations or relevant field is preferred
• Minimum of 6 years of experience
• -Proven experience as Event Manager, including online events
• Proficient in MS Office
• Excellent vendor management skills
• Outstanding communication and negotiation ability
• Problem-solving ability
• Must speak, read and write English and Portuguese fluently
• Well-organized and reliable

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted