Content & Programme Director at Africa E-Mobility Alliance (AfEMA)

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Programme Design & Strategy

Lead the design and development of the event’s overall programme, ensuring alignment with the goals and vision of Africa E-Mobility Week 2025.
Curate engaging and relevant content for both the AEW Webinar
Series and the AEW Conference, ensuring a balanced and dynamic schedule of sessions.
Define key programme themes, topics, and tracks that reflect current trends and challenges in the e-mobility and sustainability sectors across Africa.
Speaker & Panel Curation
Identify and secure high-level speakers, thought leaders, and industry experts for keynotes, panels, and workshops.
Coordinate with speakers talign their sessions with the event’s key themes, ensuring content is engaging, valuable, and actionable.
Build diverse panels that encourage broad representation across various sectors within the e-mobility space (manufacturers, policymakers, investors, technology providers, etc.).

Workshop & Session Management

Oversee the development of interactive workshops, breakout sessions, and technical demonstrations, ensuring they meet the needs of different attendee groups.
Work with speakers and facilitators tdevelop session materials, agendas, and resources that enhance the learning experience.
Manage session timings and ensure smooth transitions between speakers, panels, and workshops tmaintain a seamless flow throughout the event.

Content Quality & Relevance

Ensure all content is aligned with Africa E-Mobility Week’s mission to promote sustainable, innovative, and scalable e-mobility solutions for the African continent.
Continuously assess industry trends and emerging topics tensure the programme remains cutting-edge and relevant.
Collaborate with the marketing and communications team tdevelop content that drives attendee engagement, generates interest, and promotes registration.
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
Work closely with the Chief Convenor tidentify sponsors, exhibitors, and partners for integrated programming, such as sponsored sessions or partner-led workshops.
Foster strong relationships with key industry players and thought leaders televate the conference’s stature and ensure participation from influential stakeholders.

Logistical Oversight

Collaborate with the event operations team tmanage logistical aspects related tcontent delivery, including AV setup, virtual platforms, speaker coordination, and session rehearsals.
Ensure that all content is delivered on schedule and in the highest quality, whether in-person or virtually, and adapt as needed based on changing circumstances.
Budget & Resource Management
Help manage the programme budget, ensuring that all content and speaker arrangements are within scope and budget.
Coordinate with vendors, agencies, or freelancers (if necessary) to support content creation, presentation design, and other deliverables.

Key Requirements

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in content strategy, programme management, or event planning, ideally within the e-mobility, sustainability, or tech sectors.
Proven experience curating and managing large-scale conferences, webinars, and events with multiple stakeholders and speakers.
A deep understanding of the African e-mobility landscape, trends, challenges, and opportunities.