Norrsken Foundation
Project Manager Africa/Week 2025
Description
Norrsken Africa/Week is a carefully curated gathering of Africa’s top 1,000 impact founders, bold investors and key enablers. With one shared mission - to drive capital towards highly-scalable impact and tech startups in Africa - this in-person event is set to spark transformative change.Happening in November 2025 at Norrsken House Kigali, Africa’s largest hub for startups, our vision is to establish Africa/Week as the leading summit for the innovators and changemakers shaping the future of the African tech and startup ecosystem. And this is where you come in!
We’re looking for an experienced project manager with a passion for creating unforgettable experiences, to join our team in Kigali and help us elevate our flagship African event to new heights.
Role responsibilities
Full ownership of Africa/Week 2025, including concept development, budgeting, resource allocation, planning, production, execution, and post-event follow-up, ensuring seamless management across the entire event lifecycle.
Manage internal and external stakeholders, including a local steering committee, to align goals and ensure successful execution.
Coordinate with key partners such as government entities, enablers, startups, and sponsors to foster collaboration.
Lead and oversee vendor selection and management, including production, A/V, and catering, ensuring quality and efficiency.
Drive event sponsorship opportunities to maximize the event’s impact and financial sustainability.
Think you have what it takes but not sure you check every box? Research shows that while men apply to roles when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women often only apply when they meet every requirement. If you are hesitating, apply!
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