Event Manager

The EU-financed Public Diplomacy and Outreach project in Vietnam is aiming to reinforce its international team. We are currently looking for an experienced event manager, who will support the Project Coordinator in the planning and implementation of different types of events geared towards enhancing the visibility and image of the European Union in Vietnam, represented by the EU Delegation in Hanoi.

Tasks:

  • Support the implementation of different types of events requested by the EU Delegation to Vietnam
  • Close cooperation with the respective sections of the EU Delegation to Vietnam
  • Taking part in preparation meetings with the EU Delegation to Vietnam
  • Identification, negotiation, selection and management of service providers (hotels, caterers, event locations etc.) in Hanoi and in other parts of Vietnam
  • Preparation of the documentation package for the upcoming EU events, including quotations and budgets
  • Budget control during the process of implementation
  • Support to the identification of suitable panellists and speakers
  • Support to the identification and invitation of participants
  • Event implementation at the spot and follow-up
  • Taking care of the appropriate PR coverage of the event
  • Relationship management

Required Profile:

  • At least 3-5 years professional experience in the field of public relations, communication or media
  • Sound working experience in managing different types of events, including high-level events
  • Good knowledge of organizing such events in Vietnam and on the international level
  • Organisational and multi-tasking talent
  • Innovative and creative
  • High degree of service orientation
  • High degree of personal initiative, while being a team player at the same time
  • Ability to communicate and assert oneself
  • Independent and structured method of working
  • Demonstrated timely completion of tasks whilst remaining flexible
  • Ability to cope with working under pressure
  • Knowledge of MS-Office
  • Fluent in English and Vietnamese

The position requires occasionally working outside of normal office hours, including weekends. Depending on the qualifications, a maximum monthly salary of USD 2,000 will be offered.

Please address your CV and motivation letter, including relevant references, to Rabea Brauer, [email protected], until 30 May 2014.

Job Details
Organisation Name: 
KAS
Location: 
Ha Noi
Application Deadline: 
Fri, 2014-05-30