Event Manager

A JOB OPPORTUNITY AT
GOPA PACE is a private organisation based in Brussels since 1991 and member of the GOPA group, one of the world’s leading development consultancies. GOPA PACE develops projects to support democratisation, human rights and governance in over a 100 countries.
The GOPA PACE’s teams are a group of highly driven professional dedicated to achieving the greatest impact through our projects across geographies. A JOB THAT INSPIRES YOU
Job Purpose
In order to contribute to its international expansion, GOPA PACE is seeking for one Event Manager to join our office in Romania. 

Key responsibilities
Event Manager tasks will include:

• Management of projects: monitoring of the activities, liaison with the experts, mobilization of short-term expertise, administrative management etc.;
• Contact and negotiate with suppliers for different activities of the projects, such as conference/seminar/workshops;
• Participate in the overall organization of communication events in different fields of expertise;
• Researching and expanding our network of local partners and experts;
• Participating in the development of creative and efficient project management and event organisation;
• Preparing the events concept and organization planning, in accordance with the client’s requirements;
• Designing the budget and presenting the price offer to the client; 
• Solving the technical needs of the event, designing and managing auxiliary services;
• Elaborating strategic planning and event organizer and ensures the smooth running of all events;
• Management of venues: identifying, selecting and establishing the location;
• On-site assistance/ coordination of the events;
• Maintaining the relationship with the client before, during and after the event;
• Ensuring the smooth running of the events;
• Updating and improving company databases.

A BACKGROUND THAT CONVINCES US
Qualifications and profile

• At least 5 years of experience in conceptualising & organising events; 
• Ability to set goals and a determination to achieve them;
• Ability to interact with people and establish good relationships;
• Perfect oral and writing skills in English & Romanian;
• Capacity to work within a team;
• Capacity for independent decision-making and taking initiative;
• Computer skills MS Office (Excel Word Power Point), Internet, and database;
• Dynamic, good capacity of relationship and interaction with people high level of commitment and integrity.

AN ENVIRONMENT THAT MOTIVATES YOU
What we offer
 

• Fixed-term contract, until December 2027
• Very good work atmosphere and company culture;
• High level of responsibilities integrated within a highly horizontal management style;
• Opportunity to join a very motivated and professional team ;
• Exposure to a variety of interesting projects within a company with long-standing experience in working for EU Institutions all over the world;
• Private medical coverage and annual performance bonus.