Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 19 Mar 2016
Norlha is a non-profit, non-political, non-religious, NGO, association based in Lausanne, Switzerland, that supports remote and poor communities in the Himalayas to improve their lives in terms of food security, additional income, sound environment, gender equality. Currently Norlha develops HQ management support team and is looking for an :
Event Organizer (M/F)
Volunteer position or Internship
The event organiser will work with the event manager and the rest of the communications team.
Mission and activities
- Support the event manager in organising events ;
- Creative input for the concept of fundraising and promotional events ;
- Managing the organisational logistics (location, planning and budget) ;
- Coordinating the different external associates involved ;
- Maintain internal and external communication as required for staging the event ;
- Oversee the publicity surrounding the event internally and externally ;
- Participating in and overseeing the event.
Candidate Profile
- Previous experience in an organisational position an advantage ;
- Good organizational and communication skills ;
- Highly committed, independent and dependable, good interpersonal skills ;
- Fluency in French and English, spoken and written, an asset ;
- Interest in the Himalayan people and adherence to the values of Norlha.
Norlha offers
- Engagement in poverty reduction and development of people in need, focus on capacity building;
- Experience in working with top management in an international NGO;
- Working in an enthusiastic and motivated cohesive team;
- High degree of autonomy, good sense of responsibility, ample room for initiative.
Duration: minimum 6, preferably 9 months or longer
Working time: at least 30%
Location: Norlha office in Lausanne. Partial home-based work is possible.
This part-time, long-term volunteer position is not paid and an applicant must have a currently valid working permit in Switzerland
How to apply:
Application Process: please apply by sending your cover letter and CV to rh@norlha.org ref.: Event Organizer
Expected start date: as soon as possible upon mutual agreement.
We thank all those who apply, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.