Guides conversations, panels and workshops so every voice counts and the session reaches its purpose.
About the role
You lead people through the moments that matter most: panels, roundtables, workshops and plenaries. You prepare thoroughly, keep conversations focused and fair, and help each session end with something useful.
What you will do
- Prepare with the programme team, including session objectives, speaker research and question plans.
- Moderate panels, fireside chats and plenary sessions.
- Facilitate workshops, roundtables and participatory sessions.
- Manage time, transitions and audience participation respectfully.
- Handle difficult moments and differing views with composure.
- Share notes and key takeaways after each session.
What you bring
- Experience moderating, facilitating, presenting or hosting before an audience.
- Strong listening, synthesis and questioning skills.
- Neutrality and fairness, especially on sensitive topics.
- Excellent spoken English. Kiswahili is a strong advantage.
Good to have
- Facilitation training or a recognised facilitation method.
- Examples or recordings of sessions you have led.
How we work together
This is a project-based engagement, not employment. For each project we agree the scope, dates, deliverables and fee in a written engagement letter before work begins.
Everyone who works with us follows our rules of engagement. This role reports to the Founder & Chief Executive Officer.