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The Symposium aims to advance evidence-informed dialogue on education financing and provide a platform for sharing research, country experiences, financing reforms, and policy innovations that support sustainable and transformative education systems. The event will also showcase country case studies, policy uptake, financing commitments, and lessons emerging from the Knowledge and Innovation Exchange (KIX) initiative and broader education reform efforts across the continent.
To support the planning and successful delivery of the Symposium, UNICEF seeks a senior and experienced Event Management Consultant to provide end-to-end operational and logistical support.
Purpose of the Assignment: The consultant will provide comprehensive event management support for the planning, coordination, implementation, and post-event closure of the 5th GPE-KIX Africa Research Symposium. The consultant will work closely with the Symposium Organizing Committee comprising representatives from the GPE-KIX Africa 19 Hub, Africa 21 Hub, UNICEF, UNESCO-IICBA, OIF/IFEF, IDRC, the African Union, and other partner institutions. The scope of work are:
Event Planning and Coordination
Venue Sourcing, Contracting and Logistics Management
Travel and Accommodation Coordination
Registration and Participant Services
Hybrid Conference Technology Coordination
Programme Delivery Support
Communications and Visibility
Symposium Delivery and Post-Symposium Activities
Minimum requirements
- Demonstrated experience coordinating events involving governments, UN agencies, regional organizations, development partners, or other international organizations.
- Demonstrated experience managing participant registration, travel, accommodation, venue logistics, protocol, and vendor coordination.
- Demonstrated experience supporting hybrid events, including virtual participation platforms, audiovisual coordination, livestreaming, or interpretation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong stakeholder engagement and organizational skills.
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UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
- An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.