Job Title: Travel and Events Officer (Pretoria, South Africa)
GRM Job Reference: KL-05305-PRJ
Country: South Africa
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Opportunity to work in a highly visible and successful program
Gain experience and contribute to one of Australian Aid’s flagship programs in Africa covering 51 countries
Highly collaborative environment with a strong management team
About the role
Key responsibilities include
Travel management
Event planning and production
Event administration
About You
Selection criteria
Special requirements
About Us
Australia Awards in Africa (AAA) is an AusAID-funded initiative designed: (i) to equip Africans with the skills and knowledge necessary to influence the economic and social development outcomes of their own countries; and (ii) to build the long-term capacity of African governments to provide a range of essential services, strengthen law and justice systems, improve transparency and achieve reforms to meet their own development challenges, particularly to progress towards their Millennium Development Goals.
AAA provides a mix of Long-term and Short-course Awards to Africans in the public and private sectors and civil society in targeted disciplines that support the home countries’ developmental priorities. In 2012, over 1,000 Awards are being offered to 50 African countries.
AAA is managed by GRM International through a Program Office in Pretoria, South Africa and through Hub Offices in Nairobi, Kenya and Brisbane, Australia. The Program employs a team of about 60 full-time staff.
Interested
To apply please email your covering letter addressing the selection criteria and resume to Kristine.deleon@grminternational.com Without the covering letter, your application will not be considered.
South African Nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please note that there are no relocation or visa allowances for this role. This position is ideally suited for candidates with authorization to work in South Africa.
Applications close on 8th of May 2013
GRM Job Reference: KL-05305-PRJ
Country: South Africa
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Opportunity to work in a highly visible and successful program
Gain experience and contribute to one of Australian Aid’s flagship programs in Africa covering 51 countries
Highly collaborative environment with a strong management team
About the role
- The Travel and Events Officer will be responsible for planning and executing AAA events as required, including event design, logistics, travel budgeting, and negotiation with a view to ensuring value for money.
- With a requirement to liaise with a range of clients and stakeholders, including interacting with high level public officials, the Travel and Events Officer will be required to adapt their communication style to a broad range of situations and conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.
Key responsibilities include
Travel management
Event planning and production
Event administration
About You
Selection criteria
- Minimum Diploma-level qualification in a relevant field.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience coordinating travel and special events.
- Proficiency in using the latest versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook; familiarity with mail merges and web searches.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
- Excellent interpersonal skills both face-to-face and over the phone, projecting a high level of professionalism
- A keen eye for detail and the ability to produce high quality, accurate work with little supervision.
- The ability to work under pressure and a willingness to work to tight deadlines while managing multiple projects and work assignments from a variety of staff.
- Strong initiative and customer service ethic and high expectations for quality standards.
- Demonstrated high energy level and flexibility, personable with sound judgement; knowledge of correct protocol for specific situations.
Special requirements
- Clean driving record and a valid drivers’ license required.
- The successful candidate may be required to perform physically demanding tasks, such as carrying heavy boxes and setting up display materials.
- They may need to be “on call’ beyond normal business hours in order to address any directed travel queries employees or clients may have.
- The successful candidate must be prepared to work extended hours in some circumstances.
- Some travel will be necessary to attend and administer events.
About Us
Australia Awards in Africa (AAA) is an AusAID-funded initiative designed: (i) to equip Africans with the skills and knowledge necessary to influence the economic and social development outcomes of their own countries; and (ii) to build the long-term capacity of African governments to provide a range of essential services, strengthen law and justice systems, improve transparency and achieve reforms to meet their own development challenges, particularly to progress towards their Millennium Development Goals.
AAA provides a mix of Long-term and Short-course Awards to Africans in the public and private sectors and civil society in targeted disciplines that support the home countries’ developmental priorities. In 2012, over 1,000 Awards are being offered to 50 African countries.
AAA is managed by GRM International through a Program Office in Pretoria, South Africa and through Hub Offices in Nairobi, Kenya and Brisbane, Australia. The Program employs a team of about 60 full-time staff.
Interested
To apply please email your covering letter addressing the selection criteria and resume to Kristine.deleon@grminternational.com Without the covering letter, your application will not be considered.
South African Nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please note that there are no relocation or visa allowances for this role. This position is ideally suited for candidates with authorization to work in South Africa.
Applications close on 8th of May 2013
