Expected duration: 1 - 6 months We are looking for an experienced Events Manager to join our team on a contract basis, for three months (April – June 2021) to play an integral role in the project management and delivery of a number of international events.
The successful candidate will work with a small portfolio of clients, supporting them in the development and execution of event strategy for their global launches events. Given the COVID-19 situation, these events are likely to be a hybrid of virtual and live, and the role may require some travel (depending on the status and safety of international travel).
The successful applicant will have extensive experience developing event management plans, project managing international events, and will be a professional communicator with a track record of working with international clients.
Client 1 - An African Business Institution ● Support a major launch event for the client in June as a project manager, with a full grasp of the different streams (including branding, video production, digital, media relations, positioning, advertising, crisis…) ● Support the client directly, and help manage local event companies to deliver this milestone for the client ● Ensure that all streams are aligned with the interests of the client, as well as with their local and international partners ● Develop business and government contacts in the process ● Contribute to the Aequitas external relations strategy ● Undertake regular networking and build relationships with key contacts
Client 2 - A Pan-African Finance Campaign ● Develop an event strategy to help raise the profile of a major initiative across the continent ● Develop event concepts and ensure they are packaged and delivered to the client in a professional manner ● Ensure that all streams are aligned with the broader goals of the client (streams include: media relations, messaging and positioning, advertising, crisis, digital…) ● Contribute to network building for the client
Industry Insight ● Monitor major international events in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East for Aequitas clients, eg COP26, EXPO. ● Ensure that clients can benefit from maximum exposure and impact at these events.
