Antecedentes

Organizational Setting and Reporting

These positions are located within the UN Women Civil Society Division. The Event and Registration Consultant reports directly to the UN Women Advocacy & Knowledge Management Specialist. The role will be completed from UN Women and United Nations HQ in New York with no requirement for travel. 

Deberes y responsabilidades

In line with the approved UN Women Civil Society Division Annual Work Plan (AWP); the CSW62 Event and Registration Consultant/s, will provide support to Commission on the Status of Women events, through the delivery of client oriented support and registration processes. The CSW62 Event and Registration Consultant/s will be responsible for the following:

  1. Provide proactive client-oriented inclusive event and registration management at registration support locations, whilst maintaining support to UN Women advocacy efforts.

Deliverables: The consultant/s will liaise with all appropriate UN Women and UN Department of Safety and Security sections and will coordinate the completion of:

  • Client-oriented presentation, greeting and directing of CSW62 participants.
  • Directing, establishing and monitoring CSW62 registration lines.
  • Provide guidance and general information regarding CSW62 to participants and guests.
  • Identify and assess registration documentation for processing
  • Build relationships and liaise with CSW62 participants, UN Department of Safety and Security and UN Women personnel.
  • Support the implementation of CSW62 registration and ad hoc events support upon request.

Competencias

Communication: Possesses an array of good communication skills, conveying ideas in a clear, concise and convincing way, accounting for cultural considerations.

Planning and organizing: Ability to plan and organize work to meet imposed deadlines, conflicting priorities, changes in focus; working under pressure, using resources and time efficiently to ensure the completion of deliverables. Must demonstrate the ability to act independently whilst delivering with limited managerial oversight. 

Habilidades y experiencia requeridas

Education

A University Degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) with a focus on events management, security, international relations, political science, business administration or organizational operations.

Work Experience

A minimum of two years of work experience.

Languages

Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of other UN official languages is an advantage.