Events Coordination Associate

• Ensures efficient events, procurement and logistical services management 
• Ensures efficient and accurate conference hall reservation management 
• Ensure knowledge building and management 

• Efficient management of the UN Compound Conference Room and meeting room facilities and Cafeteria including overall assistance in organizing special events, administration and maintenance of facilities and client-orientation alongside the administration and management of outsourced services, as requested;
• Responsible for ensuring UN Compound event management/hospitality related procurement is conducted in compliance with relevant UN regulations, rules and policies;
• Liaising with other UN entities to maintain efficient use of the conference facility
• Management of the Cafeteria including participation in tendering processes and   evaluation, managing the contract and contractor, handling and liaising with external organizations allowed to engage in business related to cafeteria and conference hall of the UN Compound. 
• Management of Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) with catering service providers for the provision of services to the UN Compound Conference Facility.

• Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

• Being service minded and facilitator of good service delivery.
• Creating and promoting enabling environment for open communication
• Strong Client Orientation
• Fair and transparent decision-making; calculated risk-taking.
• Ability to multi-task effectively. 
• Gender and disability sensitivity in coordinating the functions

• Shares knowledge and experience
• Provides helpful feedback and advice to others in the office
• Be flexible as member of the team to assist Admin-supporting staff as required;

• Demonstrates knowledge of diplomatic protocol guidelines
• Demonstrates knowledge of security issues

• Focuses on result for the client
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
• Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of views

• Secondary Education (G.C.E. Advanced level) OR Degree in Tourism, Hotel Management or related field. 

• Minimum of 6 years relevant and progressive experience providing coordination, administrative and operational support in the Food and Beverage Management industry with Secondary Education OR One (1) years relevant and progressive experience providing coordination, administrative and operational support in the Food and Beverage Management industry with bachelor’s degree. 

• Fluency in the English Language. 
• Fluency in Sinhala and/or Tamil languages would be an advantage. 

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