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Under the guidance and direct supervision of the WGEO Senior Director, the Program & Event Lead is responsible to run the coordination of program and events. The Program & Event Lead will be responsible for day-to-day coordination of program and events of WGEO. The Program & Events Lead’s prime responsibility is to initiate, plan and coordinate the implementation of programs and events connected to priorities initiatives specified herein at the highest possible standard of quality and within the specified constraints of time and cost.
Summary of Key Accountabilities

• Coordinate the management of existing and new programs and events of WGEO
• Working with the Senior Director to lead on the organization of programmatic events and programs including:
  • Capacity building programs such as trainings, workshops and seminars
  • Members engagement platform meeting
  • Membership recruitment platforms
  • C-level thematic platforms events
  • WGEO sessions at WGEO flagship events
  • New and existing platforms programs
• Propose, design and initiate new programs and events related to WGEO’s mandate utilizing WGEO platforms and resources.
• Prepare concept notes, planning forms, post-event report and annual program report following due process and organization standard documents to provide an overview of WGEO programs and events activities and to ensure adequate monitoring and accountability.
• Suggest topics that are of interest to WGEO members as well as to participating partners and observers.
• Find relevant experts to organize and take part in suggested programs and events.
• Liaise with the members of the WGEO, WGEO platform focal points, strategic partners as well as the communications, IT, marketing, logistics, protocol and PR teams to support the roll-out of activities for regional events and programs.
• Generate, build and nurture relationships with WGEO Platforms to ensure effective communication and cooperation between them.
• Conduct an annual survey to WGEO platforms members to gather feedback on the level of satisfaction and areas of development for the next year.

Expected Outcome:

• Delivery of trainings to WGEO member and non-members to deep dive into various topics relevant to the region (youth & innovation, adaptation, mitigation, just transition, climate change, climate finance, renewable energies, etc.).
• Delivery of WGEO Platforms meetings to develop, validate and previous and upcoming platforms annual roadmap.
• Delivery of Open House events to present WGEO with the aim to actively recruit companies, by working with key partners such as Chambers of Commerce, professional associations, and similar organizations.
• Delivery of thematic CSO Roundtable.
• Design and manage the coordination of sessions at the World Green Economy Summit, Global Ministerial Dialogue, Global Alliance on Green Economy events and other convening platforms.
• Coordinate new and existing programs of WGEO as required.

Expected Impact / Key Performance Indicators:

• Increased Platforms members engagement in WGEO programs events.
• Increased WGEO membership retention rate.
• Outstanding feedback from companies participating in the WGEO Platforms.
• Increased numbers of companies joining the WGEO Platforms.
• Increased rate of partnerships between relevant external organizations and WGEO Platforms.
• Qualitative and quantitative successful on time delivery of programs and events with strong business participation
• Increased awareness of the WGEO and its value proposition towards the private sector.

Knowledge / Experience/ Skills:

• 2-4 years of working experience preferable, entry-level welcome
• A first-level university degree in marketing, business administration, management, economics, political science, social science or related field.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Microsoft Teams/SharePoint and Zoom

Required Behaviors:

All of our people need to ensure that they demonstrate the required behaviors in order that we can deliver on our mission. These behaviors underpin everything that we do, both internally and when working with stakeholders. We are in ambitious organization and know that we can only achieve that ambition through pulling together and using the behaviors that will allow us to optimize our contribution. These are important to all of our roles and are essential for everyone.

• Communication:

We engage in honest, respectful, two-way communication. We actively listen and seek opportunities to share and engage with colleagues and stakeholders. We consider the best way to share information and willingly engage in discussion with others. We are open, honest and transparent and give and receive clarity.

• Collaboration and teamwork:

We show respect to every colleague and value their expertise, contribution and perspective. We trust each other to be the best they can be and give help and support when its needed.

We willingly share resources, ideas and effort. We actively engage with others and help them to be the best they can be and create win-win solutions.

• Flexibility:

We remain optimistic about what we do and have a positive ‘can do’ attitude. We look for solutions and are proactive in driving performance. We take responsibility for planning, managing risks and getting things done through being helpful and flexible in our approach. We look to build on team strengths and are always willing to step in when additional support in needed.

• A learning organization:

We take opportunities to learn, to share learning and to encourage to do the same. We try new things and experiment in order to help WGEO work successfully with others. We look at things from different perspectives; seeking alternative views and finding ways to become even better at what we do.