Jobs at Sawa World

Job title: Events Manager
Employer: Sawa World
Location: Kampala, Uganda

Duties:
Tasked with planning of the layout and set up of the venue site.
 Identifying and secure music entertainers and other stage acts.
Managing the PR and get large-scale national wide media coverage.
Responsible for facilitating the identification and invitation of strategic and special guest.
Securing in-kind and funding sponsorship for the event that will also lead to long term partnership and clients. This may include preparing short proposals and MOU’s.
Taking part in strategic visioning and brainstorming sessions with the team in Kampala.

Education:
  The applicant must share our passion for solving the problems of extreme poverty by using local solutions.
Vibrant, creative and open personality, able to relate with young people and adapt to a wide range of circumstances, with high level of motivation and accountability, and entrepreneurial (able to think outside the box).
The ideal candidate must hold an undergraduate degree in business or a related field
A post graduate in any business field is an added advantage.

Experience
 At least three to five years of relevant education and/or work experience
Good track record of fundraising and/or business development and event management
 Possess a solid network of strategic contacts with business, organizations, international organizations and musicians
Diplomatic abilities and able to develop strategic partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders such as the government, universities, community associations, international organizations and businesses.
Good computer skills in word processing (Microsoft Word and Excel) and Internet applications including social media, email, and communication via Skype.

How to Apply:
All applicants are encouraged to send an updated CV and short email to hr@sawaworld.org.  Please clearly indicate why you or your company are the best candidate for the short-term contract and your fees.
NB: Please do not apply if you are not located in Kampala or do not have any event managing experience.