Global Events

17 hours ago

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria Lagos Tech Week Full-time
Lagos Tech Week is Africa’s flagship technology festival, connecting Nigeria and the wider African tech ecosystem with global innovators and partners. The festival brings together startups, investors, and world-class speakers to explore fresh ideas and emerging trends in technology. Through curated events, workshops, and networking sessions, Lagos Tech Week creates opportunities for collaboration, investment, and talent development. The platform is designed for people and organisations looking to engage deeply with Africa’s fast-growing tech community and shape the future of innovation on the continent. The Global Events & Partnerships Executive is a full-time, on-site role based in Lagos State, Nigeria. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing events across Lagos Tech Week, including conferences, workshops, networking sessions, and partner activations. The Executive will manage partner relationships, secure sponsorships, and develop collaboration opportunities with local and international organizations in the technology ecosystem. Day-to-day tasks include event project management, stakeholder communication, vendor and venue coordination, content and program scheduling, and on-the-ground execution during the festival. The role also involves tracking event performance, preparing reports, and supporting marketing and outreach efforts to ensure high-quality participation and attendee experience. Qualifications
• Event planning and coordination skills, including experience managing conferences, workshops, and networking events.
• Partnership development and relationship management skills, with the ability to secure sponsorships and maintain stakeholder engagement.
• Project management and organisational skills, including budgeting, timelines, and multi-stakeholder coordination.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to present, pitch, and collaborate effectively in diverse settings.
• Experience working within or alongside technology, startup, or innovation ecosystems is highly beneficial.
• Ability to work on-site in Lagos State, Nigeria, and support evening or weekend events when required.
• Proficiency with productivity and collaboration tools (e.g., spreadsheets, presentation software, project management platforms).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Event Management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. In return

we offer
a competitive salary, excellent personal development opportunities, open, collaborative and friendly work environment/ culture, and other benefits. Qualified candidates should please forward a cover and detailed Curriculum Vitae to: careers@kokointernet.com