Event Planner

Summary:

MARCH is seeking an event planner and trainer to mentor youth in vulnerable areas in Tripoli on how to conduct community outdoor events and support them in the implementation of the event. The trainer should have a bachelor degree in hospitality, Public Relations, Business Management or any related field with a minimum of 5-7 years of fieldwork experience.  

The event planner should be ready to start operating as of immediately till end mid September 2023. (Proposal that doesn’t include a portfolio will be disregarded)

Description:

The work framework lies under project united for Tripoli an LAF youth cooperation program to promote social stability and cohesion in vulnerable communities, where MARCH is looking to engage an event planner for a community street event to be organized in Tripoli  to give youth  a sense of belonging, empowerment and accomplishment that can be best measured by tasks they take charge of during community activities/events.

Responsibilities:

• Identifying expectations for each event.
• Brainstorming and implementing event concepts and themes.
• Preparing an event plan.
• Organizing suppliers, caterers, staff, and entertainment.
• Coordinating all logistical elements of the event.
• Managing set-up, tear-down, and clean-up operations.
• Anticipating attendee needs and making preparations against potential risks.
• Developing a media outreach plan
• Developing post-event reports on the effectiveness of each event.
• Mentoring and managing the youth to implement the event

  Requirements and Qualifications: 

• Degree in hospitality, public relations, event management, or related field with a minimum 5-7 years of experience.
• Demonstrate ability to interact with vulnerable youth in a vulnerable community
• Demonstrates integrity by modelling MARCH values and ethical standards
• Positive, constructive attitude and consistently approaches work with energy
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to receive / integrate feedback
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic languages are required
• Experience in project management with a track record of successful events.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creative, out-of-the-box thinking.
• Ability to lead a large team and delegate tasks effectively.
• Expert time management skills.
• Financial understanding, with the ability to adhere to plan budgets and process invoices