Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Events and Activations Coordinator will assist the Events and Activations Manager and team in planning and implementing strategic events and activations. This role involves coordinating events and activations to promote SA Youth to youth and partners. The coordinator will communicate with event organisers, support both internal and external events, and prepare monthly reports. Additionally, the role requires strengthening and coordinating partnerships across government and civil society. The main objective is to support strategic, demand-led partner-facing events and activations, ensuring effective event logistics and stakeholder engagement.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Provide administrative support to the Events and Activations Manager and team in the planning and implementation of events or activations including coordinating, stakeholder relations, marketing collateral, and travelling arrangements etc. Support the Events and Activations Manager in managing and coordinating office immersions, and strategic partner facing events. Monitor the Events and Activations calendar to ensure that all activities are implemented in a timely manner. Co-Manage and implement in project execution i.e. Youth Voices programme, and social media campaigns etc. Co-Development and implementation of concept notes, engagement plans and stakeholder mapping and reports. Manage internal and external stakeholders to foster deeper understanding of the work of the events and activations team (internally) and Harambee and our offerings (externally). Support building and assisting long-term partnerships with government and civil society organisations to enable demand, new joiners generation and strengthen partnerships. Communicate proactively on the status and progress of tasks to ensure efficient delivery and conversion of placements. Work closely with Harambee's internal teams and partners to ensure that all elements of the project plan are executed efficiently and in a professional manner.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Matric / Grade 12 Excellent English verbal and written communication skills. Be experienced in stakeholder engagement and partnership working in a youth or partner facing environment. Positive and proactive with the ability to motivate, engage and support partnership delivery. A valid Drivers Licence.

COMPETENCIES

Influential Leadership: Motivates and mobilizes teams to deliver their best performance aligned with Harambee's objectives. Effective Communication: Delivers clear and impactful communication tailored to various audiences, utilizing multiple formats and tools. Alignment with Vision and Values: Demonstrates understanding and adherence to Harambee's vision and values in decision-making and actions. Accountability: Takes responsibility for actions, decisions, and deliverables, fostering a culture of accountability. Teamwork and Collaboration: Actively participates as a team member, fostering strong connections with colleagues and stakeholders at Harambee. High-Performing Team Development: Builds capable, diverse, and cohesive teams at Harambee to maximize their potential.

People living with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.