Support a startup helping students in Uganda access reproductive health services ❤️

Wekume is a comprehensive mobile app designed to provide university students in Uganda with seamless access to reproductive health services, including counseling, testing, products, and health education, while also offering personal development resources like business incubation and career-building opportunities.

Role (Volunteer):

Role Description: The Events Manager will play a central role in designing, organizing, and delivering impactful in-person and virtual events that align with WEKUME’s mission. These events include university engagements, outreach activities, networking forums, and capacity-building sessions. The Events Manager will coordinate logistics, lead cross-functional collaboration, and ensure smooth execution of all event activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate between the Events Team and other stakeholders within Wekume to ensure the success of Wekume events.
• Schedule and lead Event planning meetings before every event to ensure clear purpose, messaging, and goals are established.
• Schedule and lead Event debriefs, to evaluate the results of each event against the stated plans determined during the planning meeting.
• Document and evaluate each event, collecting feedback and reporting key outcomes to inform future planning.
• Supervise on-site event staff and volunteers, ensuring seamless delivery and attendee experience.

Lead the Events team, exemplifying Wekume values, to ensure fulfillment of the following responsibilities of the Events Team:

• Plan and execute Wekume events, including campus activations, partner forums, outreach programs, and stakeholder dialogues.
• Ensure coordination with universities, student groups, and partner organizations to coordinate joint events and initiatives.
• Handle end-to-end logistics such as venue booking, catering, transport, equipment setup, and volunteer coordination.
• Develop event budgets, monitor expenses, and ensure cost-effective delivery within budgetary limits.
• Collaborate with the fundraising and communications teams to align events with strategic goals and donor expectations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, accessibility, and ethical standards during events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Communications, Public Relations, Community Development, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience organizing events, preferably in a non-profit, university, or youth-focused context.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; confident working with diverse stakeholders including students, faculty, civil society, and government officials.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Workspace; familiarity with event management tools and social media promotion.
• Willingness to travel and work evenings/weekends as needed.

Desired Attributes

• Passionate about youth empowerment, civic engagement, and social innovation.
• A creative thinker who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Culturally sensitive and community-driven.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive attitude.

Time Commitment: Volunteer 10+ hours per week for 6+ months remotely 💻

If you want to make change, apply to volunteer with Wekume!