Event Coordinator - OXP Africa

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher (ideally in marketing, event or communication).
  
• Able to work in a fast-paced start-up environment with a hands-on attitude
  
• Business mindset: attention to details, curious, rigorous
  
• Good negotiation skills
  

Must Have

• Strong organizational skills (about 70% of the role) to manage complex projects and multiple stakeholders.
  
• A creative mindset (about 30% of the role) to enhance the event experience and surprise attendees
  
• Pro-activity and autonomy as you will be the main driver of this event
  
• Perfect written and spoken English
  
• Can easily adapt to a changing environment
  
• Interest in events that combine community building, business growth, and technology
  

• Event Ownership: Manage Odoo Experience Africa in its entirety, ensuring smooth execution at every stage and with every party involved.
  
• Vendor Management: Identify, evaluate and negotiate with providers (venue, catering, AV, logistics, etc.), always aiming for cost-effective and quality-oriented solutions.
  
• Project Management: Build and follow the event timeline, budget and priorities while ensuring deadlines are met.
  
• Creativity & Innovation: Bring fresh and creative ideas to the table to make the event unique while preserving Odoo Experience’s DNA.
  
• Promotion: Drive visibility and registrations by coordinating event promotion across various platforms (social media, email campaigns, community networks, etc.)
  
• Community Engagement: Ensure the event fosters strong connections within the local Odoo community and supports business objectives (knowledge-sharing and lead generation).
  
• On-Site Coordination: Supervise all aspects during the event: booth management, signage, guest flow, speaker sessions, etc. You will be the go-to Odoo Experience person.