| Date Posted: | Jul 1, 2010 |
|---|---|
| Reference: | VA2010/06-27/KBL |
| Closing Date: | Jul 19, 2010 |
| Work Type: | Unspecified |
| Number of Vacancies: | 1 |
| Gender: | Male |
| Functional Area: | Media |
| Nationality: | Afghan |
| Salary Range: | As per NTA salary scale policyUSD |
| Years of Experience: | 2 Years |
| Contract Duration: | Not specified |
| Extension Possibility: | No |
| Contract Type: | Short Term |
| Probation Period: | 1 month |
| Required Languages: |
About Afghanistan Investment Support Agency (AISA):
Job Summary:
• Planning, organizing and implementing all aspects of trade shows, meetings, conferences and seminars to ensure the delivery of the event to the highest possible standard.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Coordinating staffing requirements and staff briefings for the event.
• Prepare the list of all the Exhibitors/Delegates and inform them about the event; Time and Venue.
• Liaising with newspapers, TV, radio and other media.
• Plan and develop programs, agendas, budgets, and services according to requirements.
• Arrange the availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation, displays, and other event needs.
• Distributing press releases or briefs in order to gain maximum exposure for the event.
• Shooting and taking the pictures of the event.
• Arranging accommodation for foreign exhibitors and/or delegates.
• For trade shows abroad prepare the list of Exhibitors who will participate and facilitate the trip for them.
• Handling client queries on the day and troubleshooting exhibitor and visitor problems on the day.
• Inspect event facilities in order to ensure that they conform to requirements.
• Be the first point of contact internally for the event.
• Maintain records of event aspects, including financial details.
• Conduct post-event evaluations in order to determine how future events could be improved.
• Preparing delegate packs and papers.
• Assist the Director in selling sponsorship/stand/exhibition space to potential. exhibitors/partners
• Ensure the smooth running of the event, taking the lead in coordination of staff and other Resources
• Conduct post-event evaluations in order to determine how future events could be improved.
• Other related duties as assigned.
Job Requirement:
Qualification and Experience:
• Bachelors Degree in Mass communication/Public Relations or Social Sciences with a minimum of two years of experience in the relevant field.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Must have excellent PC skills, including familiarity with Outlook, Access, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• International tradeshow experience desirable.
• Excellent communication (oral and written in English) and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organization and project management skills.
• Excellent time management skills with sense of urgency
• Ability to travel nationally/internationally