Project Manager Community Development for Europe and Southern Africa
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The AO is a medically guided, not-for-profit organization, a global network of surgeons, and the world's leading education, innovation, and research organization specializing in the surgical treatment of trauma and musculoskeletal disorders. We are home to people from all over the world, from different backgrounds, with diverse talents and specialist areas. What binds us together is our passion for excellence, our dedication to our mission of improving patient care, and our understanding that we are stronger together: we are one AO.
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- Implement initiatives and programs in the area of Community Development / Community Engagement at regional or/and local level (e.g. online and offline events)
- Provide input and best practise from the region to the central Community Development team
- Manage and maintain regional social media presence across key digital channels within the region
- Implement and support central Community Development growth & retention strategies for membership in the region
- Implement and handle the regional Fellowship programs and Host centers for AO Spine in line with the newly developed approach
- Provide regular updates of Community Development programs to respective AO officers and Regional Managers (e.g. for Board and Commission meetings)
- Plan and implement AO presence at conferences and congresses in the region in close alignment with central Community Development and the regional Community Development Strategy.
- Support the implementation and increase adoption of AO's online community platform myAO across the different networks in the region
- Bachelor degree in relevant field (e.g. marketing, communications, project management, or business) or higher Education "Fachausweis"
- Proven record of professional experience in project and/or event management and/or community management/engagement (5 years)
- Experience with medical or healthcare communities is an advantage
- Good communication skills and ability to interact with stakeholders on all levels (internal and external)
- Ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple projects simultaneously with tight deadlines and sudden changes
- Reliable, proactive and problem-solving attitude with excellent organizational skills
- Passionate about continuous improvement, entrepreneurial and creative mindset to further develop Community Development
- Fluent written and verbal English. Knowledge of other relevant languages in the region are an asset
Working for us, you can expect:
- An interesting and varied job in an exciting and innovative organization
- The opportunity to be part of a highly committed international team
- Modern infrastructure
- High degree of flexibility regarding working hours and location (depending on operational requirements)
- Generous pagacke of social benefits, including supplementary vacation days and pension scheme contributions
- Internal skills training opportunities and support for continued education
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Tardisstrasse 199
7205 Zizers