Forum & Events Assistant (Bilingual: Spanish/English)
The Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID). Toronto, Canada.
Closing date: November 8, 2012.
The Organization:
The Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID) is an international feminist organization working to strengthen the voice, impact and influence of women's rights advocates, organizations and movements internationally.
Overview of the Forum and Events Team:
The AWID International Forum on Women's Rights and Development is both a conference and a call to action. The largest recurring event of its kind, the AWID Forum brings together women's rights leaders and activists from around the world every three years to strategize, network, celebrate, and learn in a highly charged atmosphere that fosters deep discussions and sustained personal and professional growth. The Forum/Events team coordinates every aspect related to the Forum logistics including the call for proposals, registration, travel arrangements and additional social, artistic, cultural events, exhibits and celebrations held during the forum.
The Forum and Events team also provides logistical support to meetings organized by other AWID strategic initiatives. The Forum and Events team has strengthened and consolidated into a very efficient, effective team that enables AWID to convene complex, high quality gatherings both at the regional and international levels.
Overview of the Position:
The Forum and Events Assistant provides administrative, logistical, informational and communications support to the Forum and Events team.
Under the supervision of the Forum and Events Manager, the assistant will provide logistical, travel and database support for AWID’s international meetings and conferences including the AWID forum.
The Event Assistant will work out of the Toronto office and be responsible for assisting on all aspects of event planning.
Qualifications:
Experience:
Over two years experience:
- Working in a non-profit organization,
- providing administrative, logistical support for projects and/or special events
- working in a multi-cultural team
- in women's rights and gender equality work / activism
Academic Qualifications:
- Degree or diploma in a related field
Expertise & Skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish
- Keen attention to detail and quality control
- Excellent organizational skills
- Able to manage conflict effectively
- Strong interpersonal and team skills
- Ability to multi-task and willing to perform diverse tasks as needed in a timely manner
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team
- Able to absorb new skills and information quickly
- Strong computer skills, including databases, Microsoft excel, word processing, presentation packages (PowerPoint), internet and email
- High levels of initiative, creativity, and self-motivation
Assets:
- Tri/Quad lingual (English, Spanish, French and/or Arabic)
- Expertise in the use of Filemaker database
- Courses or certificates in project management and/or special events management
Other Requirements:
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends in weeks and days leading up to AWID events
- Able to travel internationally (approximately 2-4 weeks per year)
- A passion for women’s and human rights issues as well as event organizing
- Committed to the principles and values of feminism, anti-discrimination and anti-racism
We are looking for an individual who is committed to the principles and values of feminism, anti-discrimination, and anti-racism. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, demonstrated capacity in complex problem solving, and have a high level of initiative. If you are able to work independently with minimal supervision and enjoy working with a diverse staff, we would love to hear from you!
Download a complete job description:
.
To Apply:
Please send:
- Current CV and cover letter (addressing how you meet the necessary qualifications and outlines why you want to work for AWID)
- The exact source/location you saw the advertisement for this position
Fax: +416 594 0330
E-mail: jobs@awid.org (please include “Forum and Events Assistant” in the subject line of the email)
No phone calls please - Only email and faxed applications will be accepted. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret we will not be able to respond to every applicant personally. If you have not heard from us within two weeks from the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We thank all who apply, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The application closing date is Thursday, November 8, 2012. AWID encourages, promotes and supports diversity in all aspects of its work.
To learn more about AWID and our programs, please visit our website at www.awid.org.
Article License: Copyright - Article License Holder: AWID
This tutorial is indeed useful. I have just downloaded it. Thanks again.
ReplyDeleteevent planning