Events and Logistics Officer coordinating workshops and events to empower refugee and displaced youth across Africa. Supporting strategic collaboration and knowledge exchange within the program's goals.
Responsibilities
Support the planning, organization, and execution of both in-person and virtual meetings, workshops, and convenings aimed at promoting knowledge exchange and strategic collaboration
Assist in managing logistics for events designed to help WUSC broker connections across countries, partners, and programs to maximize collective impact
Coordinate with the Higher Education Inclusion and Technical Assistance Mechanism teams to support workshops and trainings for the 80+ stakeholders receiving tailored technical assistance
Work with and support technical assistance colleagues to coordinate training events and workshops for the 60+ refugee led organizations across the African continent receiving institutional strengthening support
Assist in managing budgets, vendor relations, and contracts related to project events
Support the coordination of communication materials and follow-up activities to ensure learning and decisions from convenings are captured and disseminated to partners for action
Engage as a supportive and collaborative partner for the entire operations team to solve administrative challenges and streamline unit-wide processes
Work alongside SRO and Officers to co-create practical, compliant solutions that improve service delivery
Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by providing technical feedback on administrative workflows to ensure they remain lean, transparent, and aligned with project goals
Coordinate travel-related logistics for project staff and relevant stakeholders (Youth Advisory Board, consultants, partners) to include flights and ground transport as needed
Contribute to the delivery of high quality operational support within the unit
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as business administration, development studies, or international relations
Alternatively, a Diploma in a relevant field with 7+ years of significant on-the-job professional experience and proven technical expertise in large-scale event coordination will be considered
Fluency in both English and French is mandatory, with demonstrated ability to write clearly, articulately, and cogently in both languages
Experience in coordinating multi-stakeholder workshops, events, or learning networks, preferably in international development or the African context
Familiarity with various digital platforms and tools for virtual collaboration and knowledge sharing
Strong planning, organization, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work hands-on and independently in a fast-paced environment
Commitment to WUSC’s mission of building a better world for all young people, particularly displaced and refugee youth
Working knowledge of compliance requirements, duty of care, and risk management in donor-funded or regulated environments
Proven ability to work effectively across Operations and Program teams in multi-country and partnership-based contexts
High attention to detail, sound judgement, and a proactive, solutions-focused approach
Experience working in international development, humanitarian, or partnership-heavy programs is an advantage
Based on the African continent, and must already possess the relevant work authorizations in the country they are/will be residing in
Benefits
40-hour workweek, some ability to work flexible hours and a hybrid work arrangement
21 days annual leave
Health insurance coverage
Free access to an e-learning platform with 350+ courses on various topics
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