Project Officer – Afrorama

Jobspaddy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A social impact organization in London is seeking a part-time Project Officer to help scale its jobs board for African opportunities. This unpaid position offers hands-on project management experience for motivated individuals passionate about social mobility. Responsibilities include managing marketing, community engagement, and content creation. Candidates should commit 10 hours weekly and possess a proactive attitude. Knowledge of English is essential; familiarity with French or Portuguese is a plus. A commission will be offered for securing new clients.

Qualifications

• Must be a student able to commit 10 hours per week.
• Proactive, curious, and passionate about social impact.
• Native English speaker; knowledge of French and/or Portuguese is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Curate and prepare marketing newsletters.
• Upload data and opportunities on the website.
• Monitor donor reporting for the project.
• Implement sales strategies and find new clients.
• Manage monthly community engagement activities.
• Create social media/blog content.

Skills

Project management

Data management

Business development

Marketing

Content creation

Tools

Google Sheets

Canva

Later

Zapier

Webflow

Job description

Overview

In 2024, afrorama is looking to build on the successes of its prototype to scale the #AfricaJobsBoard into a web-based platform. This platform will include :

• African impact opportunities
• Resources on interview preparation, CV-writing and industry trends
• A CV bank service to submit your CV to be matched with prospective employers and the opportunity to rate organisations
• Opportunities to network and engage in peer-to-peer mentorship

To scale its jobs board, afrorama is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented part-time Project Officer. This internship is an opportunity to get hands-on 6-month part-time project management experience while creating a lasting and positive impact!

Under the direct responsibility of afrorama founder Chloé Bertrand, the Project Officer will work through the project cycle and manage the following tasks :

• LinkedIn and email marketing : Curate and prepare 26 weekly newsletters over the 6 months;
• Data and website management : Source, and upload data and opportunities on our website management tool;
• Grant management : Monitor and evaluate the #AfricaJobsBoard website launch and manage donor reporting;
• Business development : Implement sales strategy and source new clients;
• Community Engagement : Launch and manage monthly community engagement activity;
• Content creation : Work with partners to create social media / blog content.

Skills, competencies and digital tools to be strengthened

The following skills / competencies / knowledge of digital tools will be strengthened through this experience :

• Project management cycle
• M&E processes
• Grant management requirements
• Google Workspace products (with a particular focus on Google Sheets)
• Canva (design tool)
• Later (social media scheduling)
• Zapier (automation tool)
• Webflow (website design and management tool)

What we are looking for

• A student who can commit 10 hours a week, based in London.
• A proactive and curious individual who is passionate about social mobility and social impact.
• A native English speaker, knowledge of French and / or Portuguese is a plus.

Due to funding constraints, please note that this position is currently unpaid. However, the Project Officer will be paid a 10% commission for every new client they secure.