Events Officer

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Description

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• Support the development and delivery of a comprehensive program of in-person and virtual events to continually increase the NDC Partnership’s visibility and strengthen relationships among its Country Members, Institutional Members, Associate Members, and other key partners, building on and connecting events to the Partnership’s Work Program and Country Engagement and Knowledge & Learning priorities
• Identify high-profile engagement opportunities for member countries and institutions to highlight their work and impact of the Partnership
• Propose and develop events and outreach activities for the NDC Partnership to be carried out directly by the Support Unit for the broader membership to increase member involvement
• Coordinate closely with event organizers to promote visibility and participation in events not hosted / facilitated by the Support Unit
• Contribute to the maintenance of an events calendar for the NDC Partnership, which captures innovative opportunities to highlight our work and ambitious climate and development action by members
• Ensure required materials, presentations, and talking points are prepared for all relevant stakeholders, leading coordination among staff members and developing these directly where appropriate, ensuring overall quality control and adherence to brand guidelines
• Track and report on event budgets, including with host institutions’ procurement teams, to facilitate event costs

• Assist with key governance events including the Annual Forum, Steering Committee and Advisory Group Meetings and membership convening
• Regularly track and evaluate metrics of success and help adapt strategies to grow and improve results over time.

• Incorporate event promotion from the onset of planning, including overseeing graphic design and branding for each event, and aligning messaging with on-site signage, digital and print collateral, and website, email and social channels
• Contribute to creative communications strategies to support and promote events, including through traditional and social media, in close coordination with other members of the Outreach & Governance team.

• You have completed a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area, or an additional 3 years’ relevant working experience

• You have 6+ years of work experience in event planning and delivery, both virtual and in-person
• Experience leading the planning, coordination and execution of both intimate and high profile events, including with governments or large international institutions
• Experience working on environment, climate or development issues
• Experience orchestrating webinars and workshops
• You have generated and incorporated creative event outreach and promotion, including through traditional and digital media
• Experience building relationships with stakeholders at various levels
• Experience with budget management, including navigating institutional procurement processes
• Project management experience including the use of collaborative tools
• Experience with writing, editing, and developing presentations
• Demonstrated ability to track event engagement and impact

• Proficiency in written and verbal English. Knowledge of German, French, and Spanish would be an asset.

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