Programmes Coordinator

Responsibilities:  

Programme Activities: 

Coordinate all programme activities associated with youth development projects.  Recruit community members and volunteers for the program,   Develop and work alongside programme volunteers to assess their ability to successfully implement the youth and family programs.  Supervise all programme instructors/volunteers for policy and curriculum compliance.  Review programs to ensure alignment with the needs of community members; this includes enriching vocational development exposure, leadership training and community building.  Revise existing foundation materials, such as brochures, annual reports, posters, etc and develop new materials as required.  Develop policies and programme curriculum for the series of projects.  Prepare inputs for concept notes and project ideas   Undertake independent research to find alternative resources for the long-term sustainability of the foundation. 

Community Outreach/Engagement: 

Build and maintain community relationships by working closely with and actively engaging stakeholder groups, including but not limited to local governments, corporate organisations, schools, the community, and not-for-profits.  Plan and organise meetings and events in partnership with the community   organisations to share information, receive feedback and build networks   Provide support in community outreach events in target communities  Create processes to track outreach activities and their impact. 

Fundraising: 

Identify donor resources, build contacts with potential individual donors  Coordinate fundraising events for the foundation.  Raise funds  

Administrative and Budget: 

Participate in the business planning process for the development of annual goals and budget preparation.  Oversee project plans, timelines, community engagement budgets and expense approval process  Develop, implement and maintain tracking tools for financial reports and budgets, in line with established NGO standards  Supervise project staff, and ensure accountability for the acquisition of equipment and supplies. 

Requirements:

At minimum, a Bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree will be an advantage   At least 3 years of experience working in youth development/with youth   Education sector or group facilitation experience   Experience working with community organisations and schools in underresourced areas   Ability to engage at all levels (youth as well as corporate, mentors/executives)  

Skills: 

Good oral and written communication and the ability to have direct and open conversations  Mediation skills  Ability to work independently and in a team  Ability to support fundraising.   Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint  Proficiency with Canva or other Design Software  Strong planning and coordinating skills