Senior Youth Development Program Lead (Hybrid)

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead Youth Development initiatives in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will oversee strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs aimed at improving education, vocational training, and life skills for disadvantaged youth.

You will partner with schools, community centers, and government bodies, manage budgets and staff, and drive monitoring, reporting, and impact assessments to ensure sustainable outcomes and community empowerment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Sciences, Education, Development Studies, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of program management experience, with youth development focus.
• Proven track record designing and managing complex programs.
• Strong leadership, team management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
• Experience with community partnerships and funding accountability.
• Knowledge of Eastern Cape and Queenstown context preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and execution of youth development programs in Queenstown and nearby areas.
• Manage program budgets, resources, and staff to meet objectives.
• Build and maintain partnerships with schools, centers, government, and other partners.
• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track progress.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to program staff and volunteers.
• Organize training sessions, workshops, and community engagement events for youth.
• Ensure compliance with policies, funding requirements, and legislation.
• Prepare reports on activities, outcomes, and finances for management and donors.
• Represent the organisation at community forums and stakeholder meetings.

Skills

Youth development

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in Social Sciences / Education / Development Studies

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead Youth Development initiatives in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will oversee strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs aimed at improving education, vocational training, and life skills for disadvantaged youth.

You will partner with schools, community centers, and government bodies, manage budgets and staff, and drive monitoring, reporting, and impact assessments to ensure sustainable outcomes and community empowerment.