Job: Event Officer

Location: Yangon 
Deadline: Monday, 30 September 2013 

Description

Call for Applications (For Local Only)

The Myanmar Peace Center (MPC) has been established on 26 October 2012 to serve as the Secretariat to the Union Peace-making Central Committee and the Union Peace-making Work Committee. MPC will also serve as a focal point for international partners and civil society organizations on issues related to the peace process. The Outreach and Public Diplomacy is established to communicate and engage with the public for developing public support and participation in the peace process in order to build the sustainable peace. Myanmar Peace Center (MPC)

Position: Event Officer

Report to: Program Manager

Reference No. EO/OPD/MPC/09/2013

Duty Station: Yangon

Deadline of Application: 30 September 2013

Qualification/Requirement

• University degree or diploma in Business, Marketing or related field.
• Ability to develop professional relationship in all aspects of the position that result in stable, consistent, reliable and courteous communication when dealing with other organization.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Myanmar Languages
• Ability to use standard application software (MS Word) and Internet applications
• Must be able to type both in English and Myanmar
• Able to work with flexible working hours in shift
• Travel to domestics and/or overseas as necessary
• Ability to solve problem and work independently in a changing and multi-tasking environment with numerous deadlines.
• Excellent organizational planning and project management

Job Description

• Responsible for managing events and ensuring deadlines and budgets are adhered to.
• Directs coordination of activities to prepare for the day of the event.
• Setting, communicating and maintaining timelines and priorities on every project
• Establish communication protocols and operating procedures with planning committees, subcontractors and program staff
• Maintain a calendar of events and implement a system that enables and anticipates long- term planning & effective event management for the organizations, meetings, conference and events
• Oversee procurement, purchasing and client service needs with regard to catering audiovisual, security and rental needs for events
• Prepare events programs and confirm all necessary preparations are in order

Please submit the application letter or cover letter, resume, copies of national ID and degree/transcripts of academic qualification to: Human Resources Office, Myanmar Peace Center (MPC) No.11, Shwe Li Street, Kamayut Township, Yangon, Myanmar Email; hro@myanmarpeace.org

Phone: 95 1 2304167

Note:

• Please indicate the Reference Number of the position applied for.
• Only Short-listed candidates will be notified.
• Depending upon candidate's qualification, MPC has reserved the right to adjust his/her position ToR

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