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Job Title:   Online Events Manager

Organisation: Career Options Africa Group

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About US:

Career Options Africa Ltd, founded in Kenya in 2003, is a top HR consulting firm in nine African countries. We specialize in recruitment, HR outsourcing, immigration support, and serve as a leading Executive Search Agency for regional talent.  We also provide PEOs Services for diverse business needs. In 2016, a strategic decision was made to focus on HR Outsourcing and Business facilitation in East Africa starting with expansion to Tanzania followed by Uganda and Rwanda in 2017. We expanded to Burundi and DR Congo in 2020.

About Client:

Our client connects African filmmaking talent with global media buyers curating the best filmmakers on the African continent and put them in touch with focuses on the African creative and creating consistent and well-paid work with local and international. The client is looking to fill the post of an Online Events Manager with a suitably qualified candidate.

Job Summary:  The Online Events Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing online events on a regular basis. This role may be part-time and focuses on creating engaging virtual experiences for the audience.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Planning and coordinating online events, including webinars, conferences, and virtual gatherings.
• Managing event logistics, including scheduling, technology, and promotional efforts.
• Ensuring a smooth and interactive experience for participants.
• Evaluating the success of events and making improvements for future events.
• Collaborating with marketing and content teams to promote and support events.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Marketing, Communication, or a related field
• Four to five years of proven experience as an Online Events Manager or in a similar role, with a track record of successfully executing virtual events.
• Proficiency in virtual event platforms and streaming technologies, as well as familiarity with content management systems and online engagement tools.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to handle multiple online events simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, to interact effectively with stakeholders and participants.
• A creative and innovative mindset with a passion for staying updated on digital event trends and emerging technologies.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• An understanding of data analytics and the ability to derive insights from event metrics.
• Seeking a bubbly and delightful candidate with an engaging and charismatic demeanor, well-suited for online presentations and moderation.

How to Apply:

All candidates should send their CVs only to recruitment@careeroptionsafricagroup.com with the subject heading, as ONLINE EVENT MANAGER. However, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and qualified candidates called for an interview as soon as their CVs are received. Kindly indicate current, last or expected salary in the CV.

Candidates who do not hear from us by this date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Deadline: 20th June 2024

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