Research for Development (RD Rwanda) is a non-profit organization (NGO) created in 2017.

Website: http://www.rd-rwanda.org/

Job advert

Job Title: Conference Event Planner

Location: Kigali-Rwanda
Contract Type: Fixed term contract [October 1 to November 31, 2024]
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Application deadline: September 24, 2024

About us:
RD Rwanda is a non-profit organization located in Kigali City, Gasabo District, Remera Sector. RD Rwanda is engaged in a range of projects and activities in the field of research on disease control and prevention, education; health programs, economic development initiatives, and support for adolescents and children with disabilities. Our conference serves as a platform for researchers and scientists from multiple consortia to share findings, discuss innovations, and advance collective knowledge. We are looking for an experienced Conference Event Planner or a company/Firm to manage and coordinate the conference events.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate excellent communication with conference organizers and attendees
  • Event Planning & Management
  • Agenda Development
  • Logistics Coordination
  • Relationship Management
  • Participants Registration
  • Onsite Management
  • Perform any other tasks assigned by the organizers in his/her professional capacity

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Master’s degree in Hospitality Management or related fields.
  • At least two certificates of successful International Conference managed, preferably in the research or academic sectors.
  • Strong organizational skills with experience managing events involving multiple consortia.
  • Proven ability to handle complex logistics and to coordinate diverse groups.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Experience with budget management
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
  • Management of on-the-ground logistics.

How to apply?

All interested and qualified candidates who fulfil the requirements set here-in should submit an updated résumé, a portfolio of past events accompanied with a cover letter detailing their experience in event planning and management and a Copy of national identity card addressed to the Director of Administration and Finance of RD Rwanda in one document to the email address: rdrwanda@gmail.com and copy umuvalerie@gmail.com not later than 24th September, 2024 before 5:00pm Kigali time. For further clarifications, don’t hesitate to contact us, on the phone: +250788577725.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

Pascal Uwimana

Director of Administration and Finance

Done in Kigali on 18th September, 2024

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