Events Planning Assistant Job in Kenya

Our client, an event management company is looking for an Events Planning Assistant who will be responsible for the planning, coordination and management of events on behalf of the company and its clients.

Duties & Responsibilities

Event Planning and Management
  • Plan and design event according to client needs and specifications.
  • Source for venues and obtain cost estimates to input into the preparation of proposals and budgets for clients.
  • Coordinate with Supervisor and Logistics & Site Assistant to ensure that equipment is set up as per event plan.
  • Ensure communication of any last minute client changes or requests to all concerned parties for action.
  • Develop and implement solutions in the event of supplier no-shows or other crises that may arise.
  • Prepare reports after every event.

Client and Supplier Liaison
  • Meet with clients and ascertain event needs and specifications.
  • Ensure that clients are received and briefed in a friendly, professional manner and that the client is supported throughout their event.
  • Obtain and report client feedback and actively identify areas for continuous improvement.
  • Identify various suppliers to meet all event needs.
  • Coordinate with all suppliers to ensure event equipment is delivered to event venue in time for set up.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
  • Minimum of one (1) year experience in events management.

If you are motivated and energetic, possessing the necessary qualifications and experience, please send your CV ONLY quoting the job title (Events Planning Assistant) on the email subject to info@kaziniafrica.org by Wednesday 15th July, 2015. 

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.