The Aid & International Development Forum (AIDF) is an independent platform that unites humanitarian organizations to establish collaborations. It has been building partnerships for over 13 years through summits in various global cities. AIDF summits bring together humanitarian experts to share insights on aid strategy and development goals. AIDF is seeking candidates for the positions of Client Strategy & Sponsorship Manager and Student/Volunteer Placement to support its events and outreach.

1. www.aidforum.org
Aid & International Development Forum: 5 Prescot Street, London, E1 8PA | Phone: +44 (0) 20 7871 0123 , (08.30 – 17.30 GMT)
Join the AIDF team
Career Opportunities

2. AIDF: About us
BACKRGROUND www.aidforum.org
The Aid & International Development Forum (AIDF) is an independent platform uniting
humanitarian thought leaders, regional governments, NGOs, civil society, aid agencies,
UN and donor organisations, and the private sector to establish collaborations, gain
expertise and exchange experiences. AIDF has been building long-lasting partnerships
between key actors in the humanitarian and development marketplace for over 13 years
through summits and exhibitions in Geneva, Washington D.C., Bangkok, Nairobi, Kuala
Lumpur and Jakarta.
AIDF SUMMITS
AIDF summits are timely, high profile meetings, bringing together humanitarian and
development experts, influencers, investors, thought leaders, policy makers and
entrepreneurs. Delegates come to share insight, knowledge and vision around the most
vital issues around global and regional aid strategy and meeting sustainable
development goals; with a specific focus on disaster relief, resilience, food and water
security. For more information of what to expect please view our summit videos.
Join the team
If you are passionate about the humanitarian and development sector and are excited
about building public-private partnerships, we are eager to hear from you.
We are currently expanding the team to help us succeed with our ambitious event plan
for 2015 running large scale multi-stream summits on three continents (Asia, North
America, Africa).
”AIDF has allowed me to build a
very diverse level of partnerships
with big organizations
who are interested in humanitarian
affairs as well as small
entrepreneurs.”
Rosa Malango, Chief of External
Relationships and Partnerships
UN OCHA

3. AIDF Career Opportunities: Client Strategy & Sponsorship Manager
Main duties and responsibilities:
Attracting international clients for sponsorship agreements and working with them on individual
event strategies
Building strong relationships with key decision makers and become their trusted adviser
Managing your client accounts and help ensure fulfilment of agreed deliverables before, at and
after the event
Research and lead generation using social media and competitor information
Meeting agreed KPI and revenue targets to contribute to the team’s growth
Competitor mapping and understanding the unique positioning and selling points of AIDF
Identifying and researching new growth areas
Working closely with marketing, production and admin/operations
The successful applicant will have:
Interest in the development and humanitarian sector and desire to develop themselves as
strategic business development adviser
A minimum of 2-3 years sales experience gained in a business to business environment
(sponsorship and conference sales highly desirable)
Entrepreneurial can-do attitude and ability to thrive working in a target orientated environment
Competency to research and source own leads and build profitable business relationships
Excellent telephone etiquette and skill to lead detailed conversations with senior officials
Proven ability to work well in a team but also initiative to work on your own
Good sense for identifying business opportunities, new revenue streams and possibilities to sell
across a whole portfolio
Ability to international travels and confidence in face-to-face networking
In return we offer:
A competitive remuneration package with an uncapped commission structure
Inspiring and motivational environment with a great team spirit
Competitive and diverse sales culture including incentives, awards and recognition for achievers
An exciting, rewarding and important sector: in the past year US$22bn were spent on
international humanitarian response and further US$28.6bn on development assistance
(Humanitarian Assistance Report 2014)
“For us, this summit is a big success because
we have made good contacts, giving us the
potential to develop new systems and new
research collaborations with local
institutions. I’m very happy that we
participate in this event.”
Leon van Mullekom, BASF (2014)

4. AIDF Career Opportunities: Student/ Volunteer Placement
We are currently an enthusiastic volunteer who is looking to develop their research, copy
writing and social media skills and gaining real world business experience. This placement
will be for a maximum of 3 months.
By shadowing our Head of Marketing you will gain experience in:
Researching and writing short features and news stories around food & water security
and disaster relief & resilience for our website www.aidforum.org.
Creation of info graphics from topic generation, desktop research to creative design and
marketing via social media and partners.
Conducting interviews with humanitarian experts at NGOs, UN agencies, governments
and the private sector on identified topics.
Social Media engagement and promotions.
Data and content management.
Training and assistance will be provided throughout the placement.
There will also be opportunities to attend events and take advantage of additional
networking.
Your profile:
A passion for the humanitarian and development sector is important, while journalistic
or marketing experience is not necessary. You will need excellent English language and
good writing skills as well as an analytical mind and plenty of initiative and willingness to
learn.
The placement will take place at our central London office with a possibility to also work
from home where appropriate.

5. AIDF: Contact us
Applicants must be able to start work immediately and be a UK resident or have a
current UK working visa.
If you are keen to join our team, please email a short covering letter and your
resume to Sonja Ruetzel, Director of AIDF, at sruetzel@aidforum.org.
We are looking forward to hear from you.
The AIDF team