Communications Volunteers at THET in London, England, GB

Company Description

THET is a global health organisation that trains and supports health workers through health partnerships, enabling people in low and middle income countries to access essential healthcare.

THET supports over 200 health partnerships around the world, and manages two country programmes in Somaliland and Zambia.

Job Description

Imagine a world in which everyone has access to quality healthcare. For over 25 years THET has been working to build that world. We are a global voice for health workers, working to transform the quality and availability of medical training around the world. We provide responsive health workforce development programmes where they are needed the most.

We believe that the transformational power of health partnerships is an innovative tool to strengthen health systems.

Our approach is based on a collaborative model that generates North-South and South-South mutual benefits. For further information,

THET are currently looking for two Communications volunteers to support our small, friendly Communications team.

The volunteers will be working under the supervision of the Communications Manager to plan THET’s Annual Conference, which will take place on October 23rd – 25th at Resource for London.

This is a great opportunity for two dynamic candidates to develop their skills across different stages of event organisation, from planning to delivery, and to give their unique contribution to one of the most exciting events within the global health sector, THET Annual Conference 2017.

• Hours: 2 or 3 days a week
• Location: Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole St, Marylebone, London W1G 0AE Expenses: This is an unpaid volunteer role. Travel and lunch expenses will be reimbursed up to the amount of £15 per day. THET’s volunteers have access to the Royal Society of Medicine canteen (£1.50 per meal)
• Responsible to: Communications Manager
• Duration: 8 months, starting date: ASAP.

OBJECTIVES

The volunteers will be working under the supervision of the Communications Manager to plan THET’s Annual Conference, which will take place on October 23rd – 25th at Resource for London. Volunteers will carry out the following tasks:

• Liaise with conference speakers;
• Liaise with stall holders and event sponsors;
• Assist in managing supplier relationships;
• Support the Communications Team to organise the production of posters, catalogues and sales brochures, plus social media coverage;
• Contribute to the post-event evaluation, including thank you letters, data entry and analysis and producing reports for event stakeholders.

We are keen to recruit ASAP and will be accepting applications until 12 midnight on 22nd March 2017.

Qualifications

Skills and competencies: Essential :

• You will have a degree or will be studying towards a degree in Events Management or another relevant discipline;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Highly proficient in spoken and written English;
• Excellent organisational skills;
• Strong research skills;
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a small team;
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage your own time.

Desirable:

• Experience with Survey Monkey.
• Excellent editing skills (photo/video/text/info-graphic). Working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

Additional Information

Benefits:

• Travel and Lunch expenses will be Reimburses by THET up to a limit of £15 per day;
• Access to RSM canteen (so long as THET remains a tenant of RSM) £1.50 for a main meal.