Junior Project Manager - Rio de Janeiro, Brasil - cinfo

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Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

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Ana Silva

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Junior Project Manager (Internship)

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Swissnex in Brazil:
Connecting Tomorrow in education, research and innovation

The mission of Swissnex in Brazil is to nurture the Swiss innovation ecosystem with ideas, concepts, and contacts to help Switzerland maintain and strengthen its competitive edge. We foster dialogue and enable collaboration among opinion leaders, researchers, and practitioners in education, research, and innovation between Brazil and Switzerland. As part of the Swissnex global network, we connect Switzerland, Brazil, and the world in education, research, and innovation. We support the outreach and active engagement of our partners in the international exchange of knowledge, ideas, and talent.

The six main Swissnex locations are established in some of the world's most innovative regions:
Boston, Brazil, China, India, Japan, and San Francisco.

Swissnex is an initiative of the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation of Switzerland and is part of the Swiss Confederation's network abroad managed by the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs.

Job Description:
Junior Project Manager (Internship)

Tasks and Responsibilities

Event Planning & Management:
active participation in and contribution to events and learning expeditions/delegation

Logistics & Administration:

active support with logistics needed to run Swissnex, its office and events; 'Connecting the dots' & Networking: act as a connector between people and ideas.

Detailed Overview of Tasks

Event Planning & Management:
Conduct research & participate in brainstorming for event topics;
Independent planning, preparation, and execution of projects and events;
Identify, contact, and coach potential speakers/exhibitors/participants;
Manage local stakeholders, service companies, and suppliers;
Assist with public relations and communication between partners, sponsors, and other project partners.
Logistics & Administration:
Update and maintain event project database;
Logistical organization, including setting up the event room, cleaning, welcoming, and registering guests;
Take charge of AV management during events & generally support the 'backend' of events;
Execute administrative duties such as assisting inoffice maintenance, basic IT support, mail distribution, and hospitality.

- 'Connecting the dots' & Networking:

Reactively and proactively promote collaboration between people and organizations in Switzerland and Brazil; Occasionally attend events, conferences, and meetings as a Swissnex representative, and share contacts, findings, and learnings with the Swissnex team.
General / Personality:
Outgoing, communicative; avid networker and connector; Independent, selfmotivated;
Handson, proactive;
Visionary, creative, resourceful;
Passionate about Brazil;
Dedication to further Swiss excellence in science, education, innovation, and art.
Background / Experience:
Recent Bachelor's or Master's degree (starting date maximum 1 year after graduation date); Proven experience planning and managing events and/or projects;
Professional mastery of Portuguese language (reading and speaking, B2 level or more); Professional mastery of at least one Swiss national language;
Professional mastery of the English language;
International experience (Brazilian and Swiss experience a plus).
Skills:
Proven organizational skills and ability to multitask;
Ability to independently implement projects;
Excellent people and communication skills (verbal and written); Attention to detail;
Solid time management and ability to prioritize;
Web and social media savvy are a plus.