United People Global (UPG) is a community that encourages and enables people to make the world better place. We believe that all people have the power and the responsibility to participate in making the world a better place. The work of this global community is facilitated by United People Global Foundation, an independent not-for-profit organisation based in Geneva, Switzerland. UPG is not a political or religious organisation.
Position Description
- Participate in the preparation and execution of events related to the organisation’s work.
- Manage event set up, tear down and follow-up activities
- Proactively manage logistics and administrative tasks required for events related to the organisation’s work. This may include organising travel, visas, accommodation
- This includes managing relationships with external stakeholders, coordinating directly with suppliers and other stakeholders during planning and execution
- Ensure the visibility of the events of the Community. This includes work related to social media.
- Produce documents related to events organised by the Community: presentations, briefing notes, memos, reports. Monitor relevant activities both online and offline
- Maintaining information systems related to event management
- Track event key performance areas and identify items to work on for future events
- This role also includes opportunities to design and to execute innovative and other specific ideas to strengthen event management and development for the work of the organisation
- Qualified candidates are welcome with a variety of skills. No single candidate is expected to possess all qualifications as the selected candidate brings their unique set of skills to our work and complements a team.
Qualifications and Skills
- The ideal candidate holds a degree or qualification in hospitality management
- Bachelors degree is required. Masters degree or additional graduate qualification is an advantage
- Prior experience working in event management is an advantage.
- Experience working on large events is an asset.
- The candidate cares about the mission of UPG
- Strong co-ordination and/or project management skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong social media skills are an asset
- Ability to work in ambiguous settings; especially in start-up mode
- Ability to work alone and in a team
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other productivity applications is an asset
- Self-starter: the ability to work on your own initiative
- Previous experience in or willingness to learn about working with communities and/or the non-profit sector is an asset.
Method of Application
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