Community Coordinator at Code for Africa

The ideal candidate must have demonstrable experience in project management, community building, and stakeholder engagement. Additionally, critical thinking skills and a growth mindset are essential, as our projects are transnational and fast-paced, requiring the ability to quickly switch context and learn new things. Candidates with knowledge of and a keen interest in civic technology applications utilising sensors, drones, and other Internet of Things (IoT) devices will have an advantage.

Required

The ideal candidate for this role should have the following:

• At least 3 years of experience in community management or a related field, including organising and coordinating  offline, online, and hybrid  local and international events/community outreach
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities, meet deadlines and produce regular monitoring reports.
• Highly experienced in stakeholder engagement, with a proven ability to build relationships and engage with diverse audiences, including IoT practitioners, community members and donors/partners.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, for large and small groups, in-person and via phone or email.
• A strong understanding and deep interest in civic tech applications, including sensors, drones, and the Internet of Things (IoT).
• A genuine passion for environmental sustainability, urban growth, international development, and social justice.
• Able to work creatively and accurately under pressure, with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.

Preferred

Candidates who can demonstrate the following will have an advantage:

• Experience working in the technology, non-profit, and/or media environments will be advantageous.
• An understanding of database management and familiarity with spreadsheets. 
• Experience working with a multinational and fully remote organisation.
• Bilingual in English and French (spoken and written).
• Hold relevant undergraduate degrees in related fields such as Development Studies or STEM disciplines.
• Familiar with growth and impact metrics, as well as web analytics.