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