Programme Manager - Education at Edgewood Consulting

Description

• The Program Officer, Education, will support the planning, execution, and monitoring of our Client Foundation’s education interventions.
• You will liaise with schools, beneficiaries, and stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery of scholarship, teacher‐training, and talent‐development activities for economically challenged communities.

Key Responsibilities
Program Support & Coordination:

• Assist in the planning and roll‑out of scholarship and teacher‑training initiatives.
• Coordinate logistics for events, meetings, and field activities.
• Help screen and onboard scholarship beneficiaries.
• Maintain up‑to‑date records of program participants and activities.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Support liaison with partner schools (primary, secondary, tertiary) and vocational institutions.
• Attend community and stakeholder meetings; take minutes and follow up on action items.
• Foster positive relationships with NGOs, local education authorities, and parents/guardians.

Field Monitoring & Data Collection:

• Visit project sites to verify beneficiary attendance and program delivery.
• Collect feedback through surveys, focus groups, and informal interviews.
• Document challenges and share insights with the Program Manager for timely resolution.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Compile weekly and monthly updates on program progress and challenges.
• Assist in the preparation of impact assessment and monitoring reports.
• Ensure all program documents are properly filed and archived.

Volunteer & Intern Coordination:

• Support recruitment, orientation, and supervision of volunteers and interns.
• Help assign tasks, track volunteer hours, and provide on‑the‑job guidance.

Budget & Resource Tracking:

• Monitor program expenditures and report any variances.
• Assist with procurement of materials, ensuring compliance with budget guidelines.
• Quality & Compliance

Qualifications & Attributes

• Graduates with a Degree in Education, Social Sciences, or related field preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in field environments
• Basic report‐writing and data‐entry proficiency (Excel, Google Sheets).
• Knowledge of Social Media is an added advantage. Enthusiasm for community engagement and youth development
• Familiarity with Monitoring & Evaluation concepts is an advantage.