Vacancy Announcement: Event Coordinator, Oxfam

Location: Nairobi 

One person in three in the world lives in poverty. Oxfam is determined to change that world by mobilizing the power of people against poverty.

Around the world, Oxfam works to find practical, innovative ways for people to lift themselves out of poverty and thrive. We save lives and help rebuild livelihoods when crisis strikes. And we campaign so that the voices of the poor influence the local and global decisions that affect them. In all we do, Oxfam works with partner organizations and alongside vulnerable women and men to end the injustices that cause poverty.

Oxfam is an international confederation of 21 organizations networked together in more than 90 countries, as part of a global movement for change, to build a future free from the injustice of poverty. The Oxfam International Secretariat is currently headquartered in Nairobi, with offices in Oxford, Washington DC, New York, Brussels, Geneva, and a liaison office with the Africa Union in Addis Ababa.

This consultancy will provide support to the Shared Service Team and based in the OI Secretariat. 

The Role

Oxfam International is looking for an Event Coordinator to  facilitate and coordinate of a global leadership conference to be held in March 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya. The one-week conference is expected to have 100-150 participants across the globe.

The successful applicant must ;

  • Demonstrated experience in event coordination e.g., providing examples of similar events undertaken or provide references.
  • Strong knowledge of ticketing and visa processing.
  • Good reputation in the sector.
  • Strong regional knowledge of conferencing.
  • Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills.

Please see the TOR for further details.

How to apply

Submit proposals to ssc.consultancy@oxfam.org

Proposal not to exceed 7 pages

Oxfam International is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity within the workplace.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

All details at: https://recruitment.oxfam.org/VacancyDetails.aspx?FromSearch=True&MenuID=6Dqy3cKIDOg=&VacancyID=793

Closing date:25 October @ 23:59 EAT

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