We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to join the SISHA team as the Strategic Events Program Manager.

About SISHA

South East Asia Investigations into Social and Humanitarian Activities (SISHA) mission of providing justice for victims of human trafficking and other forms of exploitation depends on cutting-edge tactics in the field, which are made possible through the partnership and financial support of an engaged network.

SISHA events need funding in order to advance the mission of SISHA and in this role you will be a part of a team developing best-in-class events with a significant impact. You will use your experience to plan and execute excellent events that will raise the profile of SISHA in key communities, generate critical funds and inspire donors to join the fight to end injustice.

This position can be based at SISHA’s Cambodia or Thailand office and reports to the Director of Donor Engagement.

Duties/responsibilities include
• Event planning and program creation
• Produce best-in-class events through carefully orchestrating the planning timeline and event specific program timeline
• Manage overall event experience in alignment with fundraising strategies and objectives set by leadership team
• Research and evaluate event venues and vendors to determine best-fit
• Negotiate and manage contracts and vendor relationships
• Evaluate all event audio visual and production support requirements and effectively manage vendors and staff to ensure professional event execution
• Onsite production management
• Serve as the SISHA main point of contact for venue, vendors and AV managers.
• Manage end-to-end event preparation and production activities
• Manage event security
• Event evaluation and follow-up
• Lead post-event program debrief meetings to evaluate the effectiveness of program components
• Manage post-event thank you process for program participants
• Travel Requirements
Position requires International travel throughout the year

Required Skills and Experience
• Minimum 5-6 years' experience in planning, managing and executing events including experience negotiating and managing event contracts, managing highly complex event production
• Significant involvement in the management of high profile and large-scale events
• Capability to develop work plans and manage resources to achieve outcomes
• Tertiary qualifications in event management or a related field desirable
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships
• High-impact fundraising event experience preferred

Critical Qualities
• Exceptional time and priority management skills
• Winsome and professional demeanor
• Self-starter with strong initiative
• Resourceful and adept at creative problem solving
• The ability and willingness to work out of hours as required

If you believe you have the requisite knowledge, skills and experience and are also passionate about the Mission of SISHA, we would encourage you to apply.

Application Instructions:
Please send to Aoife Minihane Human Resource Manager at aoife [at] sisha [dot] org the following:
• A comprehensive cover letter detailing your ability to undertake this role and
• Your current comprehensive resume with at least 2 work related referees one of whom must be either a current or recent manager
• Expected Salary