Overview
Provide administrative and operational support for the organization of the IX Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in the Americas and the Caribbean (RP27).
Key Responsibilities
- Provide support in all procurement processes for RP services and other UNDRR office services.
- Serve as focal point for administrative coordination of RP27 implementation activities.
- Develop and update participants' lists and registration process.
- Manage the registration setup and workflow implementation in the online registration system.
- Support the invitation process to member states and partners.
- Manage the general mailbox of the Regional Platform's incoming inquiries.
- Coordinate the official statement segment.
- Support Advisory Council meetings.
- Support the elaboration of a logistics note.
- Advise the communications team on webpage updates.
- Support the elaboration of a regular newsletter and email alert.
- Provide regular statistical reports on registration and attendance.
- Provide support for other logistics arrangements.
Required Experience
Three (3) years work experience in organizing conferences, workshops, and other events is required. Experience in administrative processes related to procurement is desirable. Experience with the mandate, work, and activities of the United Nations or any other international organization is desirable. Experience in managing online registration processes for events is desirable.
Qualifications
A first-level university degree in Social Sciences, Event and Conference Management, Tourism, Business Administration, or another related field is required.
