Event Specialist

Yassir is the leading super App in the Maghreb region set to changing the way daily services are provided. It currently operates in 45 cities across Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia with recent expansions into France, Canada and Sub-Saharan Africa. It is backed (~$200M in funding) by VCs from Silicon Valley, Europe and other parts of the world.
We offer on-demand services such as ride-hailing and last-mile delivery. Building on this infrastructure, we are now introducing financial services to help our users pay, save and borrow digitally.
Helping usher the continent into a digital economy era. We’re not just about serving people - we’re about creating a marketplace to bring people what they need while infusing social values.
Main Missions:
The Event Specialist is responsible for designing, organizing, and coordinating the company’s internal and external events in order to strengthen its image, build partner loyalty, and enhance brand awareness.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the event strategy (both internal and external).
• Oversee the operational organization of events.
• Coordinate vendors and all involved stakeholders.
• Manage the event budget and optimize costs.
• Ensure communication around events (internal and external).
• Develop innovative and creative concepts to maximize event impact.
• Evaluate the performance, outcomes, and overall impact of events.
• Handle logistics and on-site supervision on the day of the event.

Profile Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communication, Marketing, Event Management, or equivalent.
• Proven experience (minimum 3–5 years) in event organization (in a company, agency, or as a freelancer).
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Creativity and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle stress and work under tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead and coordinate external teams.
• Proficiency in digital communication tools and event management software.
• Good command of English (depending on international context).

Key Skills

• Project management
• Written and verbal communication
• Negotiation with vendors
• Budgeting and reporting
• Creativity and innovation
• Proficiency in office tools (Excel, PowerPoint) and digital tools (social media, CRM, and others).