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The European Psychiatric Association is the largest international association of psychiatrists in Europe with active members in 88 countries. It includes leading experts covering the interests of psychiatrists in academia and in practice. The EPA deals with psychiatry and its specialised disciplines focuses on the improvement of care for the mentally ill and on the development of professional excellence. The EPA represents individual members as well as 44 National Psychiatric Associations across Europe. Its main activity is the organisation of scientific events in particular the European Congress of Psychiatry once a year in a European city.
We have a temporary vacancy for a meticulous and wellorganised Congress & Events Manager who supports the EPA Director of Governance and Administration with coordinating and implementing the organisation of the annual European Congress of Psychiatry which is the main activity of the EPA. He/she may be assigned implementation and organisational tasks related to other events depending on the Associations activities and priorities.
Main duties and responsibilities include:
1. Project Management:
Support the successful delivery of inperson hybrid or virtual formats of the EPAs annual Congress:
2. Staff Management:
3. Ethics and regulations:
4. Collaboration and teamwork:
Profile:
University degree in project or event management business administration or related disciplines.
At least 5 years of experience in project or event management in a similar post.
Excellent communication skills in English (fluent oral and written).
Working knowledge of French required other languages a plus.
Project management mindset and excellent organisational skills: ability to take initiative multitask prioritise and work under set deadlines or under pressure flexible.
Utmost attention to detail.
Strong collaborative skills: teamoriented able to work with diverse and demanding groups of people.
Full command of Microsoft Office software (Word PowerPoint Excel Outlook).
At ease in multicultural and remote environments.
Additional assets:
Project management certification
Knowledge of and experience with associations medical congresses and/or international environments
Experience with web content management tools (i.e. Word Press etc).
Working conditions:
Please note:
Candidates should have authorisation to work in France or Belgium.
Interviews will take place in person in Strasbourg or virtually in the last week of June.
Written and oral fluency in English is a requirement; please do not apply if you are not fluent in English. English levels will be checked before any interviews are scheduled.
Please send your CV and motivation letter in English as well as your salary expectations and earliest possible start date to Katie Luck REF: EPA Congress and Events Manager by 23:59 on 16 June 2024.
Full Time