The International Water Resources Association (IWRA) invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of Events Officer.
The application deadline for this position is April 30, 2025.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in managing IWRA’s expanding portfolio of international events, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats.
Organizational Background:
Established in 1971, the International Water Resources Association (IWRA) is a globally recognized non-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to addressing critical water challenges.
With a strong focus on collaboration between science, policy, and practice, IWRA serves as a knowledge and research-based forum for enhancing the understanding of water issues and promoting sustainable water use and management worldwide.
The organization employs a multifaceted approach that encompasses events, projects, publications, and capacity building.
IWRA is committed to facilitating informed decision-making and inspiring dialogue across diverse sectors and communities.
Position Overview:
As the Events Officer, this individual will be responsible for managing all IWRA’s face-to-face and online events, coordinating stakeholder management and administrative activities in conjunction with the Executive Director.
This role requires strong multitasking abilities, administrative expertise, and solid event management experience, with a keen attention to detail.
Working within a dynamic international team, the Events Officer will report directly to the Executive Director, collaborating with various teams and stakeholders to ensure successful events.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate all IWRA online and in-person events, ensuring successful stakeholder management and administrative tasks.
- Work closely with the Communications Team, collaborating with the Executive Board, Task Forces, Working Groups, Geographic Chapters, and key partners.
- Support International Scientific Committees (ISCs) and local hosts in overseeing abstract and proposal submission processes and event program development.
- Manage a team of part-time Webinar Officers, ensuring effective operations across various events.
- Oversee attendee management and follow-ups with event stakeholders, including speakers and rapporteurs.
- Provide comprehensive reports and updates to the Executive Board and ISCs for meetings and events.
- Capture outcomes and outputs from events, preparing reports for sharing on IWRA’s platforms.
- Collaborate with Executive Office and Board members to design and implement IWRA’s events strategy, including future event hosts and sponsorship opportunities.
- Select appropriate digital platforms for online events in partnership with the Communications Team.
Candidate Profile:
Essential Qualifications:
- Demonstrable experience in planning, organizing, and hosting international high-level events.
- Excellent people management skills and the ability to coordinate diverse groups across multiple time zones.
- Proficiency in online meeting/event platforms like Zoom and Teams.
- Proven track record of identifying new hosts, partners, and sponsors.
- Fluent in written and spoken English with excellent communication skills.
- Competence in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and other relevant software.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects concurrently.
- Willingness to travel internationally as required.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Knowledge of French/Spanish or another official UN language.
- Understanding of the water sector, political sciences, or hard sciences.
- Insight into event marketing and communication strategies.
- Creative thinking and an eye for effective design.
Duration and Payment:
The position is offered for 12 months, with potential for renewal, and provides 3,400 € / month (gross) on a contract basis (approximately 35 hours per week).
IWRA operates on a remote working model, with an option for a physical workspace at its offices in Paris, France.
Start Date: June 2, 2025
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to send their CV (maximum 2 pages) and a one-page letter of motivation addressed to Mr. Ignacio Deregibus, IWRA Executive Director, at office@iwra.org by April 30, 2025.
Join IWRA in shaping the future of water management through impactful events and initiatives!
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