Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring the successful planning and delivery of the 2026 Clean Cooking Week.

Event Planning and Management:

• Develop and implement event concepts, themes, and agendas that align with project objectives.
• Coordinate logistics, including venue selection, catering, and audiovisual equipment.
• Develop event budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and value for money.
• Coordinate speakers, moderators and facilitators
• Ensure smooth event execution, troubleshooting any issues that arise.
• Resource Mobilization:
• Identify and secure resources (financial, material, or in-kind) from stakeholders, sponsors, and partners.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, donors, and private sector partners.
• Prepare and deliver compelling proposals, presentations, and pitches to secure resources.
• Negotiate agreements and contracts with stakeholders and vendors.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Develop and implement stakeholder engagement strategies to promote clean cooking solutions.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, community leaders, and project beneficiaries.
• Ensure stakeholder needs are met and their expectations are managed.

Marketing and Promotion:

• Develop event marketing strategies, including social media, email campaigns, and press releases.
• Design and distribute event materials, such as banners, flyers, and programs.

Evaluation and Reporting:

• Develop evaluation tools to assess event impact and attendance.
• Prepare post-event reports, including lessons learned and recommendations for future events.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in event management, resource mobilization, and stakeholder engagement, preferably in a development or humanitarian context.
• Proven track record of successfully managing events and mobilizing resources.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.