Events & Media Analyst

The Africa Minigrid Developers Association (AMDA) is a leading organization dedicated to fostering careers and professional growth in the clean energy and development sector across Africa.

This role involves coordinating AMDA's various events, both online and in-person, and significantly boosting the organization's public profile. The analyst will achieve this by actively engaging with media and strategically distributing AMDA's research, publications, and thought leadership content. Working closely with the Communications Analyst and Communications & Partnerships Lead, the successful candidate will ensure all AMDA convenings are professionally executed, strategically positioned, and widely amplified through strong relationships with journalists, media houses, and relevant industry platforms across Africa. The ideal candidate will possess outstanding organizational skills combined with strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities to maintain AMDA's prominent presence within the distributed renewable energy ecosystem.

1. Coordinate AMDA's online and in-person events.
2. Strengthen the organization's visibility through proactive media engagement.
3. Strategically disseminate AMDA's publications, research, and thought leadership.
4. Ensure AMDA's convenings are professionally delivered and strategically positioned.
5. Amplify convenings through strong relationships with journalists, media houses, and industry platforms across Africa.

1. Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in event management, communications, media relations, or stakeholder engagement.
2. Bachelor's degree (BA/BSc/HND) in a relevant field.
3. Proven experience coordinating conferences, workshops, webinars, or large-scale events.
4. Experience working with journalists and media organizations.
5. Experience engaging with international organizations, development partners, or the energy sector is an advantage.
6. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
7. Exceptional organizational skills.
8. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.