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Project and Event Coordinator at Mashariki African Film Festival (MAAFF)

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Job Description

ABOUT MASHARIKI AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL

Mashariki African Film Festival MAAFF is a Rwandan – based NGO that aims to establish cinema as both a language and a culture. MAAFF has organized an annual cultural festival under the same name for 11 years, focused on bringing African films to African audience through a week of screenings, capacity building workshops, and master-classes for filmmakers and Award ceremony.

Purpose of the action:

Mashariki African Film Festival is planning to continue empowering film makers with creative and technical skills through creative industries., MAAFF is interested in conducting recruitment for one position (Project and Event Coordinator) “

Job Industry

Program/Project Implementation

Job Salary Currency

Job Salary Fixed

No

Key Deliverables

  • Coordinate project and events, Ability to lead other project staff
  • Organize master classes, workshop and sessions with international experts according to the goals of the project, Support the creation of a training curriculum
  • Continuous project monitoring and evaluation
  • Marketing skills
  • Coordinating all public relations and handling internal communication of the project with all stakeholders, including creating visual PR material, with strong focus on social media
  • Communication of the project with strong focus on social media

Essential Qualities

Essential Qualities
  • At least 3 years of experience working in relevant field and good knowledge of donor programs.
  • Fluent English. Knowledge of Kinyarwanda, French and Swahili would be beneficial
  • Relevant tertiary education in Event Management, Project Management, Marketing ,Public Relations Media Studies or comparable knowledge and experience in cultural and creative economies
  • Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to create compelling content.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines and Proficiency in Microsoft Office and communication software
  • willingness to work occasionally in the evening hours and/or weekends for events
  • For non-Rwandan applicants: valid work and residence permit for Rwanda

Application Process

Applications with a cover letter, a detailed CV with three referees, Copy of academic qualifications and certificates, must be submitted by e-mail at masharikifest@gmail.com  

Close Date

18/08/2025

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