WomenLift Health
: Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
Date : 2023-04-03
Position Title: Events ManagerLocation: Delhi, India, or Nairobi, KenyaReports to: Communications and Engagement DirectorFull TimeOur Vision and Mission – WomenLift Health is committed to expanding the power and influence of talented women in global health and catalyzing systemic change to achieve gender equality in leadership. We envision a world where diverse, accomplished leaders collectively transform health outcomes. To realize that vision, we seek to expand the power and influence of talented women in health and catalyze system change to achieve gender equality in leadership, across various hubs in North America, South Asia, East Africa and Southern Africa, with prospects of expansion.Our Work – Established in 2019, we work to advance equality in health leadership through a range of actions at the individual, institutional, and societal levels. This includes a “Leadership Journey,” which focuses on giving mid-career women the tools, along with peer, mentor and coach support, to successfully use their voice, expertise and leadership for impact. It includes pushing conversations and partnerships with health institutions, taking steps to prioritize gender equality. It also includes driving a global conversation about the importance of women’s leadership, amplifying the voices of national and global health leaders including at our annual conference, Women Leaders in Global Health.We Are a Growing Organization That Is Committed To Building a Culture With Our Partners That ValuesOur Culture and Values – We are building a diverse, entrepreneurial team of people who bring unique cultural and technical perspectives and experiences. We welcome results-oriented problem-solvers of any nationality, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, and disability.
- Collaborative leadership that celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences and ensures everyone contributes to their full potential.
- Partnership grounded in humility, respect, empathy, and inclusion.
- Transformative change based upon bold, strategic thinking combined with adaptability and pragmatic action.
- Spirit of learning that ensures we are open, forward-looking, constructive, and committed to growing collectively and individually.
- Achieving impact by improving global health and gender equality.
- Develop and implement an annual event plan and accompanying concepts.
- Work closely with the WomenLift Health team and mission critical contractors on different aspects of the WomenLift Health signature annual conference, and act as the “Task master” for all teams and contractors keeping everyone updated and on time with tasks assigned.
- Be master of the conference spreadsheet, keeping a global view of all aspects of the conference.
- Build a comprehensive spreadsheet to keep track of all communications and expected timelines with speakers and moderators, including confirmations, calendar invites, reminders, conference run-through, etc.
- Collect bios and headshots of all speakers and moderators, work with different teams on conference and event agenda, updating website, etc.
- Liaise with speakers and moderators, including confirming engagement roles, sending calendar holds, scheduling tech checks and video production.
- Work with various teams (both internal and external) ensuring sufficient promotions and branding pre, during and post events.
- Support and facilitate in handling issues of budgeting, invoicing and negotiating with vendors.
- Analyze event success and prepare post event summary reports and ensure follow-up where necessary.
- 8+ years’ experience in organizing various aspects of global conferences, virtual or in-person
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in communications, marketing, public relations or related field
- A deep understanding of everything that goes into conference planning
- Strong interest in global health, leadership, or gender equity
- Solid writing and communication and marketing skills
- Impeccable attention to detail and time management
- Ability to juggle multiple tasks at once
- Risk management experience
- Proficiency in various event software
- Proven ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment that requires initiative, flexibility, ingenuity, resilience and commitment
- May require up to 15% travel
- Project Management competencies
- Additional language
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