Events Consultant

ABOUT SDSN

The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) has been operating since 2012 under the auspices of the UN SecretaryGeneral. SDSN mobilizes global scientific and technological expertise to promote practical solutions for sustainable development including the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Agreement. We aim to accelerate joint learning and promote integrated approaches that address the interconnected economic social and environmental challenges confronting the world. SDSN works closely with United Nations agencies multilateral financing institutions the private sector and civil society. SDSN is directed by Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs and operates through offices in New York Paris and Kuala Lumpur.

ABOUT THE CONSULTANCY

Reporting to the Head of Communications and External Relations the Events Consultant will provide critical events logistical and promotional support in the lead up to SDSNs September 2024 events in New York including its PreSummit of the Future conference Leadership Council meeting and Network Chairs Meeting. The ideal candidate will possess a strong track record of events organization and management exceptional organizational and time management skills and a passion for sustainable development.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Head of Communications and External Relations in project managing all aspects of event coordination and attendee experience for a range of hybrid meetings including SDSNs highlevel PreSummit of the Future conference from logistics to programming including oversite of speaker preparation and onsite execution.
• Manage relationships with various vendors to fulfill catering venue photography and audio/visual needs for onsite events.
• Liaise with programmatic teams on events logistics and needs.
• Support the management of speaker engagement invitations acceptances and briefings.
• Work closely with the Communications team on all event communications registration forms and promotion elements across digital channels.
• Support the Head of Communications and External Relations with developing staffing plans events checklists training staff on onsite event roles and managing events programming and production.
• Manage event software and virtual event platform.
• Provide onsite events assistance and support during the week of September.
• Develop postevent communications assets (e.g. a video highlight reel emessage) to share across SDSNs channels.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Professional fluency in English required; other languages are considered a plus;
• 57 years in event planning and management required.
• Demonstrated record of successful events coordination to support strategic objectives.
• Outstanding organization and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple events and tasks simultaneously.
• Exhibits excellent judgment high integrity and discretion at all times.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Adept at communications administrative and events/meetings software such as word; excel; powerpoint; zoom; and eventbrite.
• Graphic design marketing; and communications experience strongly preferred; experience with video editing looked upon favorably;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple teams and time zones;
• Ability to engage with highlevel UN officials and leaders in a professional and timely manner.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Location: The position reports to the SDSN Office in New York City. Candidate can work on a hybrid model with the expectation that they will be able to support events onsite in New York.

Travel: N/A

Contract Type: Full Time

Contract Length: Consultancy (2months) August 1 to September 21 2024.

Benefits: SDSN team members have the opportunity to follow very stimulating discussions on sustainable development. As part of their work team members have the opportunity to meet and interact with some of the worlds leading sustainability leaders professors economists bestselling authors educators and academics. Additionally the SDSN team is made up of bright and dynamic sustainability professionals from different countries and backgrounds. With this unique exposure and environment every SDSN member can learn and grow while doing the work they love and contributing to making a positive impact.

Reports to: Reports to the SDSNs Head of Communications & External Relations

SDSN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

SDSN provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to unlawful considerations of race color creed religion gender sex national origin ancestry citizenship status genetic information military or veteran status age and physical or mental disability or any other classification protected by applicable local state or federal law.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply please submit a CV and cover letter on the HR PARTNER platform. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. In addition please include 23 references with contact information. Finally please include a proposal with your required budget for fulltime engagement from August 1 September 21st on the tasks described in this document. Please note that due to the high volume of applications received only preselected candidates will be contacted.