Africa Conference & Regional Platform Coordinator
Quick answer
HelpAge International is hiring a mid-level Africa Conference & Regional Platform Coordinator to coordinate the Africa Ageing Conference and support the Africa Coordination Mechanism in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania or Zimbabwe, with a preference for Ethiopia/East Africa.
- Role
- Africa Conference & Regional Platform Coordinator
- Organization
- HelpAge International
- Location
- Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania or Zimbabwe, with a preference for Ethiopia/East Africa
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Africa Conference & Regional Platform Coordinator role provides dedicated coordination capacity for the co-creation and delivery of the Africa Ageing Conference and agreed coordination and implementation support to the Africa Coordination Mechanism as a regional platform.
What you'll do
- Lead the day-to-day coordination and delivery of the Africa Ageing Conference
- Support the operation and development of the Africa Coordination Mechanism
- Maintain systems for tracking key decisions, actions, commitments, learning and implementation progress
- Coordinate regular reporting on progress against agreed priorities, milestones and commitments
- Support development of reports, briefings, knowledge products and partner communications
What it takes
- Degree in International Development, Public Policy, International Relations, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Event or Conference Management, or a related field
- Substantial experience coordinating complex regional, multi-country or multi-stakeholder programmes, networks, partnerships or convenings
- Strong project coordination skills, including workplanning, action tracking, meeting coordination, stakeholder follow-up and risk or issue escalation
- Experience working with civil society networks, membership organisations, regional platforms or multi-partner coalitions
- Excellent written communication skills, including preparation of agendas, minutes, briefings, reports, trackers and concise partner-facing materials
- Excellent information-management skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records across multiple workstreams
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania or Zimbabwe, with a preference for Ethiopia/East Africa.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a degree in a relevant field, substantial experience in coordination, strong project management skills, and excellent written communication skills.
How do I apply?
Qualified and experienced candidates are encouraged to submit their Cover Letter and CV to [email protected] no later than 12 October 2026.
Is the job remote?
The work schedule is not specified, but the job may be based in one of the listed countries with potential for remote work depending on the organization's policies.
How to apply
Apply directly on HelpAge International's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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