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2 Oct 2024

Project Assistant

We are a global engagement marketing agency that creates human-centric touchpoints that unleash the power of people to deliver innovation and growth.

Firm believers in the power of building community since 1987, we are helping brands, associations and not-for-profit organisations solve their key people challenges through our core expertise: Live & virtual events, Strategic & digital communications and Consulting & community solutions.

We are an independently owned agency, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with a global presence of 60 offices in 31 countries.

 

 

MCI Switzerland is looking for a Project Assistant ! We offer this great opportunity for an enthusiastic, creative and motivated individual to join an energetic team of young professionals at our office in Geneva.

 

You will work within our Corporate Division - Health Department, under the supervision and guidance of Project Coordinators and Project Managers and you will assist with the administration and delivery of projects from proposal to delivery to debrief and final reconciliation in the line with clients’ requirements.

 

Main responsibilities:

  • Delegate management :
    • direct communication with participants and suppliers,
    • registration web site creation,
    • participants registration,
    • accommodation management,
    • travel arrangements,
    • respect of compliance guidelines,
    • on-site management,
    • post event reconciliation,…
  • Direct involvement in the support/coordination of projects attributed, including event planning ;
  • Regular internal reporting on project planning and operational progress ;
  • Setting, communicating and maintaining timelines and priorities on every project ;
  • Delivering meetings and events on time within budget, meeting and exceeding client’s expectations.

 

Job requirements:

  • A minimum of 1 year experience in the industry
  • Fluency in French and English / another language is a plus
  • Good level of project coordination, organisational and time management skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to make decision, prioritize and remain calm under stress
  • Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills
  • Strong supplier management and negotiating skills
  • Operating of small budgets/financial control
  • Problem solving skills
  • Experience working in an international environment
  • Prepared to work independently with minimum supervision, taking personal responsibility for the assigned projects

 

We offer:

We are not just offering jobs. These are challenging career development positions for talented candidates who have a commitment for excellence, are team and details oriented and focused on delivering a quality service to our clients.

From our motivating work environment to the fact that we have a culture that embraces and encourages new perspectives and ways of doing business. We are a company that places well-being at work and work-life balance at the heart of our priorities.

 

MCI is where you can bring your true self to work and be proud of what you do. Join us and make a difference!

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