World Economic ForumProject Manager, Events and Communication, Grow Africa
Jan. 2013 - Jan. 2015Geneva Area, SwitzerlandThe Grow Africa partnership is an African-owned and country led multistakeholder platform, seeking to accelerate investments and transformation in the agriculture sector in Africa; convened by the African Union, New Partnership for Africa Development (NEPAD) and the World Economic Forum. Relationship Management
- Catalyzed relationships with numerous CEOs, Public Figures, and Social Leaders
- Mediated engagement processes with multilateral organizations, major investment institutions and other international partners - Interacted confidently and professionally with key global voices in the public and private sectors Event Organization & Management
- Grow Africa Investment Forum: improved coordination and increased participation of the annual meeting (Nigeria & South Africa) from 200 to 350 participants
- Organized regional thematic workshops (Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania)
- Greener Africa Concept: developed and implemented a sustainable solution waste management concept for World Economic Forum on Africa meeting in Cape Town, South Africa
- Contributed to program development and identification of key actors in the related topic; main focus on youth job creation in agriculture and circular economy for World Economic Forum meetings including Annual Meeting ‘14 & ‘15
- Engaged with partner through the creation, set up and maintenance of Grow Africa presence on the Forum’s online collaboration platform (Salesforce and TopLink) Communication Management
- Publications: steered the production process of numerous Grow Africa branded material in French and English
- Client Relationship Management (CRM): assisted in the implementation and team training
- Designed Grow Africa online Event Module to promote and manage Grow Africa and partner events