Experienced Event & Project Manager

Experienced Event & Project Manager

Phrenos is a Brussels-based consultancy company that has been active since 2010 in the management of communication & events, as well as in the development and implementation of public affairs strategies. We manage several projects, focusing on European issues like Agriculture, Green cities, cooperation and partnership in Africa, sustainability, climate change, the role of youth in shaping policy, amongst others.

What is Phrenos looking for?

We are looking for a motivated, competent, positive-thinking and enthusiast candidate with experience in international organisations’ projects, who can provide support in designing, planning, developing, and delivering events and projects we have for the European Commission.

–       When: ASAP

–       Where: Brussels (EU Quarter)

–       What:  Experienced Event & Project Manager (3-5 years of experience)

–       Type of contract: « Contrat à Durée Indéterminée » or Freelance

Responsibilities include:

–       Project / Event Management

• Implementing and organising each project, from A to Z, with several events in parallel
• Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers
• Being onsite for around one 3-day event abroad in the EU per month

–       Client management

• Regular reporting on project operational progress
• Participating in event debriefings

–       Budget Management

• Building and managing budgets
• Ensuring the profitability of the projects

Education and experience:

• Master degree or equivalent in communication, political science, and management
• 3 to 5 years of working experience in planning, developing, and delivering events in an international environment
• Proven track record of managing and motivating teams
• Excellent command of written and oral English (C2) and French (min. C1). Any other European language is an asset.

Skills:

• Leadership
• Good social skills
• Problem-solving attitude and ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure within short deadlines.
• Excellent critical, creative thinking and analytical skills
• Very good command of Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Ability to use project management and events tools
• Political sensitivity and interest in European policies
• Respect of the GDPR regulations
• Interest in new technological trends and devices

To apply: Send your CV and a short cover letter (max 1 page), by 12 April 2024 to [email protected], using the following subject: “Event & Project Manager – NAME SURNAME”.

Only candidates with the right to work in the European Union can apply.

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