• Application Deadline: Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Project / Event Producer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Project Management 
  

Job Description

• Responsible for developing an in-field strategy for ensuring hitch-free event project execution and maintenance of client relationship on a long-term basis. He/she will coordinate his/her team and vendors in order to ensure that an event flows smoothly without a hitch until the end so as to meet organizational goals and expectations.


• He/She will develop event plans for clients and internal stakeholders This includes project plans, that outline event execution, resource management, delivery timeline and event programs.


• He/She is detailed and insightful and possesses excellent communication and people management skills.


• He/She is able to multi-task and guide the teams to execute events within tight schedules and approved budgets.


• He/She may be required to work long and irregular hours depending on the nature and schedules of the events.


• He/She may travel frequently between the office and event sites to manage events.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conceptualize and plan events working in tandem with a dedicated team, and collaborate with internal stakeholders and vendors to ensure adherence to event plans and budget.


• Develop event communication plans, budget, and event floor plans with internal stakeholders based on clients' requirements.


• Lead discussions with clients to understand event scope and objectives.


• Liaise with clients on invoicing and payment matters to ensure timely settlement.


• Effectively manage any escalated issues as well as deviations from the project plans.


• Manage financial budgets that are aligned with departmental work plans.


• Present event proposals to management and clients for approval.


• Propose department's financial budgets for management approval.


• Recommend measures to improve event management and outcome.


• Resolve all project issues and deviations to ensure that projects are executed as planned


• Review project deliverables to ensure that project plans are followed Manager behaviours and expectations:


• An understanding and belief in the inclusion of all staff, partners, and young people irrespective of race, gender, sexuality, age, religion, ability, identity, and experience


• Actively promotes and embeds an understanding of equity, diversity, and an inclusive culture


• Able to provide detailed feedback to direct reports on performance and development areas Person specification:


• 3+ years experience of successfully executing large corporate and high-profile events.


• Experience in managing a diverse workload, with multiple deadlines, stakeholders and deliverables


• Experience in developing and delivering new event concepts


• Technical know-how in designing mood boards and floor plans for large-capacity events 1000 to 5,000-capacity venues

 EDUCATION AND REQUIRED SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Event Management or any other related discipline


• Possess proven experience as an Event Project Manager


• Be computer savvy; showing proficiency in the use of MS Word and PowerPoint


• Effective communication skill in both written and spoken forms


• Effective negotiation skills will be of top priority


• Possess excellent customer service skills


• Ability to use the Internet for e-mail communication will be an added advantage


• Excellent organizational skills


• Possess remarkable problem-solving skills


• Excellent project management skills


• Possess outstanding event planning skills


• Top-notch logistic skills will be an added advantage