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Background
WiSci Girls’ STEAM Camps are an opportunity for secondary school girls from around the world to dive into STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Design, Mathematics) subjects alongside their peers and develop their leadership skills in a unique cross-cultural environment, with all expenses paid.

Objectives
The primary objectives of the Consultant are to provide programmatic, logistical and operational support, facilitate communication between stakeholders, and ensure the smooth execution of camp activities.

Scope of Work
The Consultant will report to Senior Regional Manager, Girl Up-Africa and will be responsible for the following:
Communication Support:
● Serve as the pre-camp primary point of contact for all WiSci campers including answering questions about applications, camp logistics, parental concerns, travel and visa logistics, and more.
● Support Senior Associate (Girl Up HQ Programs) with WiSci Counselor communication and logistics pre-camp and during camp.
● Assist in organizing and executing monthly camper & counselor preparation webinars leading up to the camp.

Logistical Support:
● Serve as primary travel logistics coordinator for WiSci campers and counselors by handling all travel booking and VISA-related processes
● Supports overall WiSci logistics as needed by WiSci Project Co-Directors
● Support with WiSci camper & counselor application logistics, such as application review, application outreach & promotion, applicant questions, application number updates, applicant interviews, and more (with support from WiSci Project Directors).

Facilitation and Troubleshooting:
● Facilitate on-the-ground leadership during Camp, including but not limited to camper bonding activities, travel logistics, run-of-show logistics, and more.
● Assists with camp logistics and execution, such as daily troubleshooting, camper and counselor support, etc.
● Supports daily counselor meetings and communicates counselor needs to the WiSci Camp Co-Directors.


Asset Creation and Communication Team Support:
● Create the WiSci Memory Book and Camper Welcome Packet by collecting all necessary information from campers/counsellors/partners and formatting correctly
● Assist with the creation of the WiSci Partner Handbook.
● Other duties as assigned!

The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications:
● Experience in event coordination and logistics management.
● Practical experience in organizing international meetings, conferences, youth camps, or training events is highly desirable
● Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
● Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and diverse environment.
● Have experience in leading youth programs or activities as a University student or professional
● Have an interest in reducing the gender gap in STEAM and motivating girls to pursue STEAM
● Identify as a woman or female
● Be 35 years old by July 1, 2025
● Be a citizen of South Africa currently living in Johannesburg (desired)
● Be able to attend the entire duration of WiSci Counsellor Training in July in person in Johannesburg, South Africa.
● Be able to attend the entire duration of WiSci Camp in-person in Johannesburg, South Africa
● Have advanced language level proficiency in English