Conference Producer at Welcome2Africa International

Welcome2Africa International (W2A) was founded on the vision to redefine the image of Africa. As such, we look to facilitate investments and trade whilst also bridge the information gap with respect to the various opportunities that exist in Africa. We are currently focused on Nigeria's Agricultural sector.

Over the last 5 years we have hosted a number of Agricultural Investment Conferences in strategic cities around the world including: Luxembourg, Accra, Lagos, Abuja, Frankfurt, Belgium, The Netherlands, and London. These opportunities have provided us with brand recognition, a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with investing in Africa's Agricultural sector, as well as a rich network inclusive of Africa's Agribusiness stakeholders, investment and finance executives, leading fund managers, private equity firms, family offices, institutional investors donors as well as large agribusiness related firms from around the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Conference Producer

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Do you love planning events from start to finish? Do you have a cheerful personality with remarkable people management skills? Do you love networking and developing intellectual content to attract the right target audience?
• Our Conference Producer role might be the right fit for you.
• A fascinating blend of research, planning, people skills and intuitive management, you as a Conference Producer will take ultimate responsibility for the success of an individual or series of events by making sure the intellectual content is right.

Job Description

• Gets involved in writing Conference proposals and creating the actual shape and content of the event itself, so meticulous research and planning is central to the role.
• Attracting relevant speakers and building relationships with industry people in order to be constantly aware of the burning topics and influences that could potentially translate into a compelling, rewarding and successful Conference.
• Being able to accurately define the event's target audience and create communications material that will appeal to them and instigate a desire to attend.
• Be in regular contact with sponsors and potential sponsors, providing them with regular updates and opportunities where they may be able to get involved.
• Report to senior management in order that they may be presented with a top line summation of the event's practical and commercial progress.
• Liaise with the Admin team for all logistical aspects of the event, the venue, catering etc
• Research the commercial viability of an event and then to write an exciting, market driven conference agenda and invite the best speakers possible.
• Analyse data and feedback to determine how successful the event was.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years in organising international and local events and conferences
• Relevant experience of undertaking marketing and corporate communications work.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Strong project management skills with experience in working with internal teams to ensure success of an event
• Ability to use an international network of contacts for commercial purposes
• Demonstrable expertise in budgeting and managing projects to tight deadlines
• Strong work ethic and attention to quality and detail
• Ability to solve problems and successfully engage with appropriate technical and internal resources
• Ability to juggle multiple programs through highly effective organisational skills
• Ability to make sound decisions quickly and efficiently.

What We Offer​

• ​We are conscious of how our work and decisions impact other humans and the environment.
• Welcome2Africa has consideration for the wellbeing and happiness of a team. We believe in working in enabling environments that allows employees to live a meaningful,fulfilled life.​

Therefore,we offer our staff:

• Competitive Salary
• Performance Bonus
• 24 days annual leave
• Opportunity to work with a talented and dynamic team
• Company retreats
• Career opportunities to grow.

Application Closing Date
5th May, 2023.