The Aid & International Development Forum (AIDF) is an independent platform that brings together humanitarian organizations to establish partnerships and exchange expertise. It has been building partnerships for over 13 years through summits in various global cities. AIDF summits are high-profile meetings for humanitarian experts to share insights on aid strategies and development goals. AIDF is currently expanding its team to support ambitious event plans in 2015 across Asia, North America, and Africa focused on disaster relief, resilience, and technology for development. It is seeking a Client Strategy & Sponsorship Manager to attract international clients and ensure sponsor deliverables.

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. Sponsor Profile
The humanitarian and development sector, including key organisations such as USAID,
WFP, PLAN International, World Vision, UNOPS, UNHCR are welcoming companies to the
debate on effective humanitarian aid delivery and disaster relief & resilience.
Companies interested in sponsoring AIDF Summits include:
Providers of shipping, logistics solutions and supply chain management;
Procurement agencies, consultants, training organisations and advisors;
Vehicle and transport providers, fleet management services, tracking services;
Field technology providers, including shelter, power, storage and lighting;
Emergency water filtration systems, pumps, portable toilets, sanitation supplies;
Providers of communication technology, IT networks, mapping, early warning
systems, UAVs;
Healthcare and medical diagnostic, preventative and treatment technologies,
devices and supplements; nutrition supplements
Knowledge and data management as well as information security providers;
Maintenance, stability and security services, and protective equipment;
Financing and leasing service providers
Digital finance, micro-finance, m-money, m-health and m-learning solutions;
Consultancies, risk advisors, specialist insurance companies;
HR and recruitment services;
Agricultural equipment, seed technology, food fortification
Drought management, irrigation, water testing
Flood and storm warning and prevention, emergency response equipment
And many more.
“It is particularly valuable for the exhibitors to have access to knowledgeable
procurement officials who can guide them regarding their products, marketing,
technical considerations and potential markets.”
John Abood, Contracting Officer, Acquisition & Assistance
USAID

5. 2015 AIDF Summits
AIDF Asia Aid & Response Summit: Mobile for Development, Disaster
Resilience, Aid & Response
16-18 June 2015, United Nations Conference Centre, Bangkok, Thailand
Looking at Mobile for Development, Disaster Resilience, Climate Change Adaptation and Aid
Response with themes of health & nutrition, security and safety, communications and operations,
finance and partnerships running through the conference sessions. The United Nations World
Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in March 2015 will highlight key priorities and technology or
service gaps, so this event is scheduled three months later to assist the humanitarian attendees and
government delegates who will be looking for partners and solutions to aid with specific projects.
AIDF Global Disaster Relief Summit 2015
10-11 September 2015, Ronald Reagan Building & Internat. Trade Centre, Washington D.C.
Building on the success of the 2014 event, the 7th AIDF Global Disaster Relief Summit will focus on
international field operations and national control centres looking at what can be learned from
recent disasters including Ebola. We have strong attendance from USAID, the American Red Cross,
International NGOs and UN Organizations including the WFP, UNOPS, UNDP and UNPD. Topics will
be defined in conjunction with our partners, attendees and commercial partners, and will include
aspects of operations, delivery, response and resilience.
AIDF Africa event series
3-5 November 2015, United Nations Conference Centre, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
This event series will look at technology for development, health, safety and security, agriculture and
drought management, logistics, communications and transport solutions for food, water and
emergency programmes as well as last mile logistics, infrastructure and development of refugee
camps. It will feature 60 speakers plus workshops and round table discussions in coordination with
commercial partners, UN agencies and media partners

6. AIDF: Contact us
The Aid & International Development Forum is based in London (UK) and part of the
Henley Media Group, a diversified media business with conferences, exhibitions, online
communities and publications serving sectors including: Renewable Energy,
Sustainability & Climate Change, Sport Business, Maritime and Humanitarian Aid,
Development & Disaster Relief.
If you are keen to join our team, please send your CV to gleb@henleymediagroup.com
or call +44 (0)20 7871 0123 and ask for Gleb Zacharov for further information.
We are looking forward to hear from you.
The AIDF team