Events Coordinator at Options Consultancy Services Limited

The Event Coordinator will report to the Country representative and work Options’ Business Development Manager, the Abuja-based events admin team.He/she will also regularly engage the event admin team and other relevant staff members on an ongoing basis and schedule weekly progress meetings.

The events Coordinator will provide guidance and support to potentially evolve and implement the concept for the event as well as propose additional activities and ideas to promote it, in line with our 30th-anniversary communications and business objectives. The Event Coordinator will also lead on planning, logistics, administration and execution of the event, and immediate follow-up activities as specified.

The Event Coordinator will work within an agreed minimal events budget provided by Options to cover venue hire and catering.

Person specification:

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience of developing and executing events with high-level stakeholders and speakers, preferably in the international development/international affairs sector and with funders, government stakeholders, etc
• Experience of budget management and contract management, working with Excel

Skills and attributes

• Strategic thinker – creative, dynamic individual
• Strong organisational skills and ability to juggle multiple tasks under pressure as well as to problem solve
• Excellent writing skills and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with and build relationships with team members of diverse backgrounds

Other requirements

• Fluency in English (spoken, written, reading)
• Right to live and work in Nigeria

Other information:

• As an equal opportunity employer, Options Consultancy Services is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage or civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Options Consultancy Services.
• Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.
• We seek people who are pro-choice, promote diversity and inclusion, are energetic and enthusiastic about Options’ vision.
• Applicants must have the right to work in Nigeria

• Closing date for applications is 14 May 2023.