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About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Conference Project Manager to join our award-winning, pan-African media and communications group. In this role, you will be responsible for the successful planning, execution, and delivery of a wide range of high-profile events, including conferences, awards, webinars and other formats. You will have the opportunity to work in an energetic, entrepreneurial, and multicultural organisation that values creativity, adaptability, and professionalism. You will work cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure all event logistics are meticulously executed within deadlines and within budget.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong client relationships.
Proactively identify and address client needs and concerns.
Deliver exceptional client service throughout the event lifecycle.
Research and collaborate with experts to develop compelling event agendas and content proposals.
Conduct desk research on a variety of economic, business, and financial issues related to Africa.
Produce written materials and communication documents, such as concept notes, speaker briefs, invitations, etc.
Research and source potential speakers for conferences and events.
Help manage the selection, invitation, briefing, and coordination of speakers.
Collaborate on the production of high-quality event materials, including presentations, briefing documents, etc.
Design and develop conference programs and agendas.
Coordinate with the Operations Team concerning speakers' logistics.
Collaborate with Marketing, Communications, and Sales teams to identify target audiences and conference selling points, and produce conference collaterals and marketing materials.
Help with the coordination of speakers during events, including providing briefings regarding session topics and formats.
Perform other related duties and administrative tasks as required.
Conduct post-event evaluations and debriefings with clients and internal stakeholders.
Gather and analyse event feedback to identify areas for improvement.
Prepare and deliver post-event reports to clients and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

The group organises high level events for governments and international institutions.
The role is suitable for a highly organised professional with passion in the production of small to large-scale, international conferences and events, with an interest in and strong knowledge of Africa and the African markets.
The candidate must possess an understanding and knowledge of the events project management cycle and high research skills across different industries in Africa.
Some physical demands are necessary, such as walking, sitting or standing and lifting.

Skills

Strong business acumen
Reliability and accountability
Strong analytic thinking and a capacity to understand a variety of concepts.
Common sense and pragmatism
Ability to problem solve
Ability to communicate effectively and concisely
Energetic and driven
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
Proficient in Microsoft office and Google
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Self-starter with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Strategic mindset
Capacity to identify new business opportunities
Able to work independently and also as part of a team
Able to meet tight deadlines
Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment

Location

London

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Intern

Education Level

Degree in Event Management or equivalent

About the Company

Our Vision: To offer a unique insight into African affairs, from an African perspective. We aim to shape the African agenda by leading and influencing the conversation on African issues. We want to actively contribute to the socio-economic development of the continent through vigorous debates, insights and analysis and by connecting the dots, be it people or ideas, so that Africa has its rightful place on the world stage, challenging the status quo.
Company Culture: To foster and grow a dynamic company culture with the energy and initiative of a start-up where people are self-starters, nimble, flexible, adaptable, reactive, creative, curious, high quality, professional and fun.