Consultant 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 the persistent challenge of inequality in the Arab region. This regional platform facilitates dialogue, knowledge exchange, and policy engagement on emerging dimensions of inequality and practical solutions, fostering inclusive and sustainable development.
Job Purpose
This consultancy aims to provide essential logistical and coordination support for the successful preparation, organization, and implementation of the Fifth Arab Forum for Equality (AFE5). The role is crucial for ensuring the smooth delivery of the Forum's activities and outputs, facilitating effective participant and partner engagement. By managing communications, databases, registration, travel, and liaising with service providers, the consultant will contribute significantly to the overall success of the Forum, which focuses on intergenerational equality and policy solutions for social justice and inclusive development in the Arab region.
Responsibilities
The consultant will provide comprehensive support for the Fifth Arab Forum for Equality (AFE5). Key duties include preparing and managing correspondence and communications with participants, speakers, and partners, and maintaining updated contact lists and participant databases. The role involves supporting and recommending improvements for participant registration processes. Additionally, the consultant will coordinate travel arrangements, logistics, and visa requirements for attendees. A significant aspect of the role is liaising with conference services, interpreters, and other operational partners to meet Forum needs. The consultant will also provide substantive coordination, administrative, and logistical support throughout the entire preparation and organization phases of the Forum.
Work Experience
Four years of progressively responsive experience in administrative support, project coordination, event management, or a related area is required. Experience supporting conferences, forums, workshops, or large-scale events is desirable. Previous experience with the United Nations system or other international organizations is also desirable.
Skills
Logistical support, Coordination, Communication, Database management, Event management, Administrative support, Travel coordination, Liaising with service providers, Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken).