Coordinator, SCALE Program at Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL)

Summary of the Role

• The Program Coordinator will support the SCALE Program Manager in the effective delivery of the FCDO-funded SCALE program in Nigeria by providing day-to-day coordination, planning, and operational support to the SCALE Program Manager. The role will focus on tracking implementation progress, coordinating inputs across technical, finance, and partner teams, supporting donor reporting and compliance processes, and ensuring program activities are delivered on time and to quality. The Program Coordinator will play a key role in maintaining strong internal coordination and smooth communication with partners to support successful program delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Coordination & Implementation Support

• Support day-to-day coordination of SCALE activities, tracking progress against workplans and agreed milestones.
• Follow up with technical, finance, and operations teams to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks and deliverables.
• Support the organization and documentation of program meetings, workshops, and review sessions.
• Assist in updating and maintaining program workplans, risk registers, and activity trackers.

Planning, Monitoring & Documentation

• Support the Program Manager in monitoring implementation progress and flagging delays, risks, or issues for follow-up.
• Compile inputs from different teams to support preparation of internal progress updates and management briefs.
• Maintain organized program documentation, including meeting notes, action logs, and key correspondence.

Donor Reporting & Compliance Support

• Support preparation of donor technical reports, presentations, and briefing materials by consolidating inputs from relevant teams.
• Assist in tracking reporting timelines and compliance requirements in line with donor and organizational standards.
• Support quality assurance processes for draft reports before submission by the Program Manager.

 Partner & Stakeholder Coordination

• Support coordination with implementing partners and stakeholders (e.g. Education Development Trust (EDT) and government counterparts), as delegated by the Program Manager.
• Assist in scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and following up on agreed actions with partners.
• Support communication flows between TaRL Africa and partners to ensure clarity on roles, timelines, and expectations.

 Administrative & Operational Support

• Provide administrative support related to program logistics, workshops, and events.
• Support coordination with finance and operations teams on activity planning and expenditure tracking, as required.
• Undertake other tasks as assigned by the Program Manager to support effective delivery of the SCALE Program.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Education or a related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience supporting donor-funded education or development programs, ideally in Nigeria.
• Experience working with international donors (e.g. FCDO) and multi-stakeholder partnerships.
• Experience working with out of school children in Nigeria is an advantage. 
• Strong organizational, coordination, and documentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external partners
• Proactive problem-solving and follow-up
• Commitment to TaRL Africa’s mission and values