Festival Operations Coordinator (City Permits & Safety)

Media, Entertainment & Events

K sh 125,000 – 185,000 gross / month

Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Muthaiga Mini Market (Thigiri Ln / Limuru Rd spur) Overview: Our client is looking for a Festival Ops Coordinator to own permits, safety plans, sanitation, and traffic management for large city events. You’ll liaise with county teams, police, EMS, and utilities to keep events legal and safe without slowing fun. Documentation, diplomacy, and stamina are key. Key Responsibilities: - Map permit pathways; file applications; track approvals. - Draft safety, medical, evacuation, and traffic plans; brief all teams. - Coordinate fencing, sanitation, power, and water with vendors. - Run event control room logs; minute incidents and resolutions. - Close with debriefs, reconciliations, and deposit recoveries. Education & Experience: - Events/Occupational Safety/Logistics diplomas + 3–5 yrs large events. Skills & Tools: - Permits, H&S, liaison with multi-agencies, radio/comms discipline. KPIs: - Zero major incidents, on-time approvals, budget adherence, and post-event score. Compensation (Kenya): KES 125,000–185,000 + event-day allowances. Estimates reflect client input; final figures depend on event scale, 24/7 availability during build/strike, and prior record with county/multi-agency coordination. Benefits: - Medical, PPE, per diems, transport. Growth Path: - Senior Ops → Event Operations Manager → Director of Live Ops. Ideal promotion cycle.