Project Coordinator at Slum2School Africa

Core Responsibilties

• Work closely with the Project Manager to implement all DFI project components across designated communities, schools, and learning hubs.
• Coordinate training and upskilling of digital facilitators, volunteers, and teacher trainers in collaboration with the curriculum development and tech teams.
• Oversee logistics and successful execution of digital literacy training, tech bootcamps, hackathons, and demo sessions.
• Develop and manage project timelines, ensuring milestones are met within scope, budget, and timeframe.
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with tech partners, government stakeholders, private sector sponsors, and community leaders.
• Track and evaluate the performance and engagement of learners through monitoring tools, learning analytics, and surveys.
• Manage project risks and troubleshoot any issues that arise in collaboration with the technical team and stakeholders.
• Ensure effective project documentation, including progress reports, learning outcome assessments, activity sheets, communication materials are accurate and up-to-date.
• Coordinate with the M&E team to develop and present impact reports, showcasing measurable learning outcomes and success stories.
• Supervise the performance and accountability of project facilitators and interns under the DFI project.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Manager.

Key Performance Indicators

• Achieve 100% of project milestones by their respective deadlines.
• Stakeholder satisfaction score based on feedback and collaborative effectiveness.
• Successful initiation and implementation of the new project.
• Regular analysis of resource allocation and utilization against project needs.
• Average engagement metrics (likes, shares, comments) on campaign content across social media, newsletters, and blog articles per month.
• Timeliness and accuracy in tracking and analyzing campaign performance metrics.
• % of projects completed within the established timelines as per the project plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Education Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in coordinating digital education, ICT programs, tech initiatives, or youth development projects.
• Proven knowledge of digital literacy frameworks, STEM education, AI, and emerging technologies.
• Experience working with youth in the educational sector or in underserved communities is a strong advantage.
• Strong project management skills including budgeting, scheduling, and team coordination.
• High proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and project management tools (e.g., Trello, Asana, Notion).
• Technical proficiency in at least one area such as: coding (HTML, Python, JavaScript), Artificial Intelligence AI , STEM, robotics, or data science.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Previous volunteer experience with Slum2School (minimum of 2 years) is highly desirable.

Skills:

• Strong technical and digital skills with a passion for technology for youth development.
• Exceptional strategic planning and execution capabilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Highly proactive and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Experience in working with cross-functional teams and diverse stakeholders.
• Empathy, creativity, and commitment to impact-driven work in underserved communities.
• Capacity to lead and inspire young learners and facilitators.