3rd Feminist Republik Festival Logistics Consultant
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Urgent Action Fund Africa (UAF)
- Career category: Logistics/ Procurement
- Job type: Consultancy
- Experience level: 5-10 years
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: No
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: Not Disclosed
- Location: Kenya
Who we are
Urgent Action Fund-Africa (UAF-Africa) is a consciously feminist and womn’s human rights pan-African Fund registered in Kenya and Zimbabwe. Operating as a virtual organisation, the Fund boasts of strategic presence in Africa’s five sub-regions- East Africa: Nairobi -Kenya, Kampala-Uganda, and Addis Ababa-Ethiopia; North Africa: Cairo-Egypt; West/ Central Africa: Yaoundé & Douala, Cameroon; Southern Africa: Harare -Zimbabwe, Lilongwe & Blantyre -Malawi, Antananarivo, Madagascar, Johannesburg, Pretoria & Cape Town-South Africa, and West Africa: Abuja -Nigeria and Parakou & Cotonou -Benin and Lomé, Togo. Recognising the need to move resources rapidly on a continent where opportunities and threats arise and decline quickly, UAF-Africa uses a Rapid Response Grant-making mechanism to support unanticipated, time-sensitive, innovative, and unique initiatives that promote women’s agency in democratic governance, economic, environmental and climate justice, natural resources governance and conflict transformation while protecting their personhood, integrity, and rights.
Position Overview
UAF-Africa is hosting the 3rd Feminist Republik Festival (3rd FRF), set to take place in Mombasa, Kenya, from 26-30 November 2025. With the bold and audacious theme of Regenerating in Crisis: Grounding Healing and Care in the Storm. The Festival aims bring together more than 600 activists from across the globe. The Fund seeks a vibrant and agile Feminist Republik Festival Logistics Consultant to provide adequate administrative and logistical support to the Fund’s upcoming Festival. Reporting to the Head of Finance & Operations, the incumbent will work closely with Finance and Operations, Human Resources, and Feminist Republik planning committees to ensure that the planning and preparation of the event are well coordinated and ensure the success of the Festival. The incumbent will work closely with external contractors, the events management company, and ensure that Festival participants have the information and support they need to travel, register, and be part of this flagship event.
Essential Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
§ At least 7-10 years’ experience in an event or logistics coordinating role, or relevant experience, preferably in gender justice, women’s rights, or a non-profit/NGO setting.
§ Experience in developing effective logistics procedures and systems, building on best practices in event planning.
§ Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (other languages an added advantage).
§ Demonstrated ability to develop, coordinate implementation, monitor, and evaluate a project plan with multiple deliverables, stakeholders, and deadlines.
§ Passionate about UAF-Africa’s mission, committed to teamwork, achieving results, and building effective teams.
§ Strong organizational skills with multi-tasking capability
§ Ability to work in high-pressure situations with tight deadlines and vital planning and prioritization skills.
§ High levels of initiative, creativity, and resourcefulness.
§ Excellent attention to detail.
§ Ability to travel locally
§ Experience working remotely with other team members as well as vendors and suppliers.
§ Able to absorb new skills and information quickly.
§ Strong knowledge of IT or a strong base and willingness to learn, including databases, Sharepoint, Google Drive, Excel, and presentation packages.
Urgent Action Fund-Africa (UAF-Africa) is a consciously feminist and womn’s human rights pan-African Fund registered in Kenya and Zimbabwe. Operating as a virtual organisation, the Fund boasts of strategic presence in Africa’s five sub-regions- East Africa: Nairobi -Kenya, Kampala-Uganda, and Addis Ababa-Ethiopia; North Africa: Cairo-Egypt; West/ Central Africa: Yaoundé & Douala, Cameroon; Southern Africa: Harare -Zimbabwe, Lilongwe & Blantyre -Malawi, Antananarivo, Madagascar, Johannesburg, Pretoria & Cape Town-South Africa, and West Africa: Abuja -Nigeria and Parakou & Cotonou -Benin and Lomé, Togo. Recognising the need to move resources rapidly on a continent where opportunities and threats arise and decline quickly, UAF-Africa uses a Rapid Response Grant-making mechanism to support unanticipated, time-sensitive, innovative, and unique initiatives that promote women’s agency in democratic governance, economic, environmental and climate justice, natural resources governance and conflict transformation while protecting their personhood, integrity, and rights.
Position Overview
UAF-Africa is hosting the 3rd Feminist Republik Festival (3rd FRF), set to take place in Mombasa, Kenya, from 26-30 November 2025. With the bold and audacious theme of Regenerating in Crisis: Grounding Healing and Care in the Storm. The Festival aims bring together more than 600 activists from across the globe. The Fund seeks a vibrant and agile Feminist Republik Festival Logistics Consultant to provide adequate administrative and logistical support to the Fund’s upcoming Festival. Reporting to the Head of Finance & Operations, the incumbent will work closely with Finance and Operations, Human Resources, and Feminist Republik planning committees to ensure that the planning and preparation of the event are well coordinated and ensure the success of the Festival. The incumbent will work closely with external contractors, the events management company, and ensure that Festival participants have the information and support they need to travel, register, and be part of this flagship event.
Essential Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
§ At least 7-10 years’ experience in an event or logistics coordinating role, or relevant experience, preferably in gender justice, women’s rights, or a non-profit/NGO setting.
§ Experience in developing effective logistics procedures and systems, building on best practices in event planning.
§ Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (other languages an added advantage).
§ Demonstrated ability to develop, coordinate implementation, monitor, and evaluate a project plan with multiple deliverables, stakeholders, and deadlines.
§ Passionate about UAF-Africa’s mission, committed to teamwork, achieving results, and building effective teams.
§ Strong organizational skills with multi-tasking capability
§ Ability to work in high-pressure situations with tight deadlines and vital planning and prioritization skills.
§ High levels of initiative, creativity, and resourcefulness.
§ Excellent attention to detail.
§ Ability to travel locally
§ Experience working remotely with other team members as well as vendors and suppliers.
§ Able to absorb new skills and information quickly.
§ Strong knowledge of IT or a strong base and willingness to learn, including databases, Sharepoint, Google Drive, Excel, and presentation packages.
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