Individual Contractor to Support the Fifth Forum for Equality
Organizational Context
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) is convening the Fifth Arab Forum for Equality (AFE5) to address persistent inequalities in the Arab region. This role provides crucial administrative, logistical, and coordination support for the Forum's successful organization and implementation, ensuring effective participant and partner engagement.
Job Purpose
This role is to provide essential administrative, logistical, and coordination support for the preparation and successful execution of the Fifth Arab Forum for Equality (AFE5). The objective is to ensure the Forum runs smoothly, activities are delivered effectively, and all outputs are achieved. This involves managing communications, participant databases, registration, travel arrangements, and liaising with various operational partners. The contractor's contribution is vital for the timely and efficient organization of the Forum, facilitating meaningful engagement among policymakers, experts, civil society, and youth, and ultimately contributing to the promotion of equal opportunities and social justice in the Arab region.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include drafting and following up on routine correspondence with participants, speakers, and partners. The role involves maintaining and updating contact lists and participant databases, and supporting the registration process. Additionally, the contractor will assist in coordinating travel arrangements, logistics, and visa support for attendees. Liaising with conference services, interpreters, and other operational partners is also a core duty. The position requires providing comprehensive administrative and logistical support throughout the Forum's preparation phase and performing other related duties as assigned to ensure the event's success.
Work Experience
A minimum of eight years of progressively responsible experience in administrative support, project coordination, or event management is required. Experience supporting conferences, forums, workshops, or large-scale events is desirable. Previous experience within the United Nations system or other international organizations is also preferred.
Skills
Administrative support, Project coordination, Event management, Communication drafting, Database management, Participant registration, Travel coordination, Logistics support, Liaising with operational partners, Arabic language proficiency, English language proficiency.