Events Officer (Junior International) - Region Middle East

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Background:

The Middle East Regional Office based in Amman, Jordan was created in January 2014 as part of NRC’s reorganization process.  We currently have more than 3,000 staff in the Middle East region assisting people displaced by conflict in Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan and Palestine.  Our work is concentrated on the shelter, education, food security, legal assistance and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors with strong protection and resilience focus integrated into our programs.

NRC operations is in the Middle East have grown significantly in recent years and further growth is expected in the months to come. With large operations in such fluid contexts, the NRC Middle East Regional Office has a stimulating and rewarding work environment, a collaborative workforce and genuine place of passion responding to a region in crisis.

Overview:

A junior international Event Officer is a young international employee works temporary as an officer in a Country or Regional Office when there is a need for specific skills not found amongst national candidates

The purpose of this position is to support the Admin Coordinator to manage and organize NRC events in Jordan, such as training courses, seminars, workshops, training courses, dinners and luncheons.

Role and responsibilities

Generic responsibilities

1. Assist in all aspects of planning and execution of events, workshops, seminar, dinner and luncheons by liaising with both MERO Administration team and facilitators/organizers to deliver successful events

2. Understand requirements for each event and plan event with attention to logistic, admin and financial procedures and guidelines.

3. In cooperation with MERO logistic officer, identify and book locations for the events, and liaise with location management for booking, catering

Specific responsibilities

1. Coordinate event logistics, including registration and attendee tracking, communication with participants

2. Assemble and arrange delivery of delegate packs, name badges, stationary and other workshops material as appropriate

3. Support facilitators as required during the event including set-up, liaising with external contractors, etc.

4. Organize, collect data and evaluate the event’s success

5. Act as deputy for the MERO Admin Coordinator when required

Our Ideal Candidate:

Young and energetic professional who enjoys working in a multi-tasking environment and handling different requests at one time. Highly organized and a details oriented person who will be responsible for proper planning of NRC different events in the regional office and meet deadlines with high quality and efficiency.

Diplomatic person who has excellent communication skills and awareness to working with different cultures and individuals.

Proactive person who is seeking to learn in a highly challenging environment and solution oriented.

Excellent English skills, some Arabic is an advantage.

Additional Information:

Contract period: 12 months

Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s salary scale and terms and conditions

Duty station: Amman with up to 10% travel in country.

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