Event Projects Manager

Position: Event Projects Manager

About the Company

HATFAM Trading PLC is an Ethiopia-based business company engaged in import, export, industrial supply, manufacturing inputs, printing, events, promotion, and advertising. Through its wider business ecosystem, the company works with partner entities including DBTRAN Group FZE, Overflow Global Trading (U) Ltd, and Polished Events.

The company is currently strengthening its office team and seeks organized, professional, disciplined, and motivated individuals who can thrive in a fast-paced business environment.

Job Summary

The Event Projects Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing event projects under Polished Events, including proposal development, budgeting, vendor coordination, client management, and on-site event execution. Key

Duties and Responsibilities

Manage event inquiries and prepare proposals. Develop event budgets, timelines, checklists, and run sheets. Coordinate vendors including venues, catering, sound systems, lighting, decoration, printing, ushers, MCs, media, and logistics providers.

Supervise event preparation activities and on-site implementation. Follow up with clients, suppliers, and project deadlines. Prepare vendor comparison reports and post-event evaluations.

Support sponsorship, promotion, and brand activation projects. Manage temporary event staff as required.

Qualifications and

Requirements

Diploma or Degree in Event Management, Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.

Experience in event planning, coordination, or project management.

Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Ability to work under pressure and resolve issues efficiently.

Excellent organizational and follow-up skills.

Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when events require.

Experience in corporate, church, institutional, conference, launch, promotional, or related events is an added advantage.