Event Coordination Consultant - Democracy International

Job Title: Event Coordination Consultant
Position Type: Consultant

Job Summary
Democracy International (DI) is seeking to hire an Event Coordination Consultant for USAID's Promoting Peace and Justice Activity ("the Activity"), which works with legal aid delivery organizations, justice sector actors, and vulnerable groups to improve access to and delivery of justice services in Bangladesh.

As part of this effort, the Activity frequently coordinates events, such as trainings and workshops, with its partners, including the Government of Bangladesh and Civil Society Organizations. It is seeking a qualified individual to support those activities, such as through preparing the budget, identifying the venue, informing the participants, printing materials, ensuring proper logistics (i.e. food, beverage, sound system, etc) and other tasks related to the position. This is a consultant position that may require working nights and weekends.

Essential Job Duties

• Provide logistical, operational and administrative support during events
• Prepare budgets for events in consultation with the needs of the technical leads and in-line with DI and USAID rules and regulations
• Identify acceptable venues, check availability, and prepare price comparisons
• Ensure proper logistics for venues, including food, beverage, sound system, etc.
• Print training materials, including presentations, banners, and name cards
• Prepare sign-in sheets and payment certification forms
• Ensure participants are aware of the venue and start time, and are updated of any changes
• Be present at the events and troubleshoot logistic related issues that may occur
• Adhere to and enforce the company's policies and procedures in alignment with DI's Purchasing Handbook
• Other duties as assigned

Deliverables

• Pre-Event: budgets, venue price comparisons, folders for participants, banner, name cards, and other related items assigned by the supervisor
• Post-Event: evaluation of the venue and recommendations for improving logistics at future events (if any)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least two-years experience on similar, international-donor funded programs
• At least two-year experience supporting events in Bangladesh, preferably for an international donor
• Familiarity with international donor regulations and procedures
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively coordinate with a wide range of stakeholders
• Professional fluency in English and Bangla is required

About the Organization
Democracy International, Inc. (DI) provides technical assistance, analytical services and project implementation for democracy, human rights, governance and conflict mitigation programs worldwide for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the U.S. State Department and other development partners. Since its founding in 2003, Democracy International has worked with civil society organizations, political parties, election-management bodies, government agencies, legislatures, justice-sector institutions, and others in 70 countries.

Reporting
This position reports to Deputy Chief of Party

Level of Effort and Compensation
It is expected that the Event Coordination Consultant will work no more than 30 days on this assignment for a period until June 30, 2023. The Expert will only be compensated for days agreed in writing by PPJ and when the deliverables are submitted on-time and of an acceptable quality. The Event Coordination Consultant will be paid monthly against a timesheet. If travel is required, PPJ will bear the travel expenses in accordance with its official policy.

Application Process
Interested candidates should email a cover letter explaining why they are the most qualified candidate, their resume, and requested daily rate to Mr. Md. Anisur Rahman, Director of Finance and Operations, ([email protected]) with the subject line "Event Coordination Consultant". Applications will be considered until 15 November 2022.