Job Title: Logistics Volunteer
Organisation: Africa Youth Forum
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Africa Youth Forum International (AYFI) is a pan-African, youth-led initiative focusing on youth participation, entrepreneurship, education, and leadership development in alignment with African Union goals. It connects young leaders across countries like Uganda, Ethiopia, and Ghana through hybrid and in-person events.
Job Summary: The Volunteer will support the planning, coordination, and successful execution of the High-Level Youth Dialogue with Policy-Makers Summit. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the volunteer will contribute to event operations, stakeholder engagement, communications, logistics, documentation, research, and other assigned functions to ensure the smooth delivery of summit activities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Volunteers will be assigned responsibilities based on their skills, experience, and operational requirements while upholding professionalism, teamwork, and the values of the African Youth Forum and its partners.
- Support the planning and implementation of summit activities and events.
- Carry out duties assigned by the Volunteer Coordinator or Team Lead.
- Collaborate effectively with fellow volunteers, staff, speakers, delegates, and partners.
- Maintain professional conduct and represent the organizing institutions positively.
- Assist with participant registration, information services, and guest support where required.
- Ensure timely completion of assigned tasks and responsibilities.
- Participate in volunteer orientation, training sessions, and briefing meetings.
- Support communication and coordination before, during, and after the summit.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information encountered during volunteer service.
- Assist in preparing reports, documentation, and event records where applicable.
- Adhere to event policies, safety procedures, and operational guidelines.
- Demonstrate flexibility by supporting multiple functions when operationally required.
- Perform any other duties assigned in support of the successful delivery of the summit.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Applicants should possess:
- Diploma or bachelor’s degree, or be a current student, in a relevant field.
- Strong interest in youth leadership, governance, policy, development, or event management.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in diverse and multicultural teams.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Positive attitude, professionalism, and willingness to learn.
- Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
- Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage for translation and international engagement roles.
- Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Leadership potential
- Initiative and problem-solving
- Organizational and planning skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Attention to detail
- Customer service orientation
- Professional ethics and integrity
- Cross-cultural awareness
- Working Conditions
- Volunteer position.
- Participation in orientation and pre-event training is required.
- Availability throughout the summit period is expected.
- Work may include evenings and weekends depending on the event schedule.
- Volunteers may be assigned to indoor or outdoor venues.
- Some roles may require standing for extended periods or moving event materials.
Performance Expectations
Volunteers will be expected to:
- Arrive on time and maintain assigned schedules.
- Complete assigned tasks professionally and efficiently.
- Demonstrate respect for participants, partners, and fellow volunteers.
- Follow instructions from supervisors and team leaders.
- Represent the summit with professionalism at all times.
- Contribute positively to creating a successful, inclusive, and impactful event.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and Interested applicants should via Email to: Apply by Email
Deadline: 10th August 2026
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: associate degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: no experience