Protocol Officers Job MEMA Awards

Looking for a media job in Kenya? MEMA Awards is recruiting Protocol Officers. It requires expertise in guest reception, VIP hospitality management, and coordinating event seating and stage flows.

Job Purpose

MEMA Awards is expanding its team and seeking passionate, creative, and impact-driven professionals, agencies, and freelancers to help build the future of the creative industry across East and Central Africa. As a general team member or partner, you will contribute your specialized skills toward empowering African creatives, protecting artist rights, and delivering innovative, industry-changing entertainment and cultural projects.

Key Responsibilities

Depending on your specific area of expertise, your responsibilities will include one or more of the following functional areas:

• Brand & Growth Activation: Drive MEMA’s regional presence through strategic marketing, public relations, media outreach, or active social media community management.
• Commercial & Partnerships: Identify, pitch to, and secure corporate sponsorships, investments, and strategic alliances to fuel the platform’s revenue and growth.
• Content & Creative Production: Conceptualize and produce high-quality visual or graphic assets (photography, videography, digital designs) that align with MEMA’s brand identity.
• Event & Operational Excellence: Plan, coordinate, and execute event logistics, vendor management, and VIP protocol to ensure seamless delivery of live and recorded award ceremonies.
• Musical & Coordination Leadership: Provide technical musical direction, coordinate live performances, or manage relationships with participating church choirs and vocal groups.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, external stakeholders, and regional artists to execute project milestones on time.

Key Qualifications & Experience

We are looking for individuals or agencies who meet the following criteria:

• Professional Background: Proven experience in any of our open tracks: Marketing, PR, Sales, Graphic Design, Photography, Event Management, Protocol, or Music Direction.
• Industry Passion: A strong passion for the creative arts, music industry, or cultural development sectors, with an understanding of the East and Central African creative landscape.
• Execution Skills: Strong portfolio (for creatives) or a proven track record of successful projects, campaigns, or sales closures (for business/operational roles).

Core Competencies:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work dynamically under pressure and meet tight event timelines.
• A collaborative mindset suited for working with diverse talents, freelancers, and corporate partners.

Why Join MEMA?

• Empowerment: Play a direct role in empowering creatives and protecting artist livelihoods across the African continent.
• Innovation: Work on high-profile, industry-shaping projects in the music and arts sector.
• Reward: Benefit from attractive contracts, flexible engagement models, and excellent professional growth opportunities.

How to Apply

Send the following to careers@memaawards.com

• Updated CV
• Two referees
• Links to your social media profiles
• A brief summary of your relevant experience and how it aligns with MEMA’s vision