Events Lead
Carry1st
Associate, Admin, Events and Logistics
Maliasili
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇰🇪 Kenya
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JuniorMid-Level
About the role
- Support the organization of internal and external events, workshops, and conferences.
- Track event timelines and action items, keeping the master calendar up to date.
- Prepare logistics notes, participant communications, event materials, and post-event evaluations.
- Coordinate travel logistics—including flights, ground transport, accommodation, and travel documentation.
- Communicate with participants to ensure they have the right information at the right time.
- Source venues, manage bookings, and ensure readiness of space, technology, and supplies.
- Liaise with vendors (e.g., catering, printing) and manage payments with the finance team.
- Provide on-site event support and assist with real-time troubleshooting.
- Support office logistics and procurement needs for the Nairobi office.
- Provide other administrative support as needed.
Requirements
- Organizational & Project Management Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Budgeting & Financial Acumen
- Technical Proficiency
- Interpersonal Skills
- Ability to work autonomously in a remote team
- Flexibility to work non-traditional hours
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible working hours
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
event planninglogistics managementbudgetingproject managementtravel coordinationvendor managementcalendar managementevent evaluationcommunication preparationtroubleshooting
Soft skills
organizational skillsproject management skillswritten communicationverbal communicationattention to detailproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillsautonomyflexibilityteam collaboration