Global Health Platform Assistant (F/M/D) 80-90 %

Institut de Hautes Etudes Internationales et du Développement

Institut de Hautes Etudes Internationales et du Développement

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Key information

Introduction of the Centre :

The International Geneva Global Health Platform (the Platform) is the convening and capacity-building arm of the Global Health Centre (GHC), Geneva Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies. With more than 6 events (in person/hybrid and online) per semester, and capacity-building courses offered to professionals, the Platform offers venues and opportunities to discuss and gain insights in global health governance, power and politics.

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The role:

Under the supervision of the Platform Coordinator, you will work in close collaboration with the Communications Officer, Student Assistants, the Events Team of the Graduate Institute, and our supplier in Food & Beverages.

The Platform of the global Health Centre is seeking a motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as the Assistant where you will provide logistical and organisational support to ensure smooth running of Platform events and capacity-building courses. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic team and diverse stakeholders in Geneva and elsewhere, to facilitate events and trainings covering timely issues in global health. The Global Health Centre prides itself on being a highly collaborative, positive and supportive work environment.

Key responsibilities:

Assist in organizing public in-person/hybrid and online events, and capacity-building courses;

Collect and create speakers’ biographies document for events and courses, event programs, surveys, course evaluations;

Ensure most of technical tools (presentation PPT, audio, video, Webex) for meetings and events

Organise all the logistics regarding the meetings and events for attendees

Monitor and keep up to date all the guidance, reports and the GHC branding

Create and update promotional materials for events

Support application and selection processes for capacity building courses and Geneva Health Week:

Liaise with organisations co-hosting events;

Prepare, and draft some documents for attendees before and after the events/courses;

Help preparing concept notes for events;

Assist at the registration desk during in-person events and capacity building courses;

Assist the Q&A sessions during events (pass microphones, monitor online questions);

To be successful in this role, you should have:

CFC or equivalent diploma or undergraduate university diploma

2-3 years’ experience in events organisation and logistics

Excellent command of written and spoken English (C1 is a minimum)

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent knowledge of webinar tools (Webex will be an asset

Good knowledge of SurveyMonkey and basic knowledge of Slido or Mentimeter

Ability to write clear and concise notes, emails, and other professional correspondence

Ability to independently prioritize and organize tasks efficiently and manage time

Attentive to detail and good analytical skills

Comfortable taking initiative, and ability to communicate effectively and interact tactfully with stakeholders

Able to work independently and as a great team player

Basic knowledge of Adobe Suite (preferably InDesign) or willingness to learn

Basic knowledge of French

Interest in Global Health is a plus

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