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JOB INTRODUCTION

  • Title: Project Coordinator
  • Location: Lagos, Port-harcourt and Abuja
  • Work Type: Full Time 
  • Reports To: Project Manager

OVERVIEW

Slum2School Africa seeks a passionate and highly skilled Project Coordinator to lead the implementation of the Digital Future Initiative (DFI) – a transformative project designed to bridge the digital divide by equipping underserved children and youth with 21st-century digital literacy skills. The ideal candidate will have a background in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, and demonstrate strong expertise in digital literacy education, tech program coordination, and stakeholder engagement.

JOB INTRODUCTION

The program will initially train 100 NYSC corps members as Digital Ambassadors to deliver digital literacy programs, mentor students, and support 100 public secondary schools, with aim to impact 20,000 students with critical skills in digital literacy, AI, coding, and STEM, promoting problem-solving, creativity, and leadership, preparing them for the future of work and education. DFI will establish 5 Digital Hubs and STEM Innovation Labs across 5 major local government areas in Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Abuja, providing access to technology, internet connectivity, and hands-on learning environments.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

  • 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.

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.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR

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.

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