Community Programs Coordinator - Admin & Impact (Nonprofit)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Remoto; ZAR 420.000 - 540.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Fully remote position

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Supportive virtual team environment

Flexible working hours

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is looking for a Remote Program Coordinator to support community development projects across South Africa. You will coordinate activities, maintain stakeholder communication, track progress and help ensure successful delivery of initiatives focused on local infrastructure, education, and economic opportunities.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 3 years of coordination experience, with strong organizational, written, and verbal communication

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 3+ years in program or project coordination.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with project management tools and remote collaboration.

Mansioni

• Coordinate planning, implementation and monitoring of community projects.
• Manage timelines, deliverables and resources with project managers.
• Facilitate communication between teams, partners and senior management.
• Develop and maintain project documentation: reports, proposals, minutes.
• Organize virtual meetings, workshops and training sessions.
• Track progress against goals and identify risks and mitigations.
• Assist in budget development and monitor expenditures.
• Support outreach to engage stakeholders and beneficiaries.
• Ensure compliance with policies and project requirements.
• Contribute to evaluating impact and future initiatives.

Conoscenze

Project coordination

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Project management tools

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Community Development / Social Sciences / Project Management

Strumenti

Slack

Teams

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking organization focused on sustainable community development, is seeking a highly organized and motivated Remote Program Coordinator. This fully remote position will be instrumental in supporting and managing various community-based projects across Kimberley, Northern Cape, and potentially wider regional areas. You will coordinate project activities, manage communication between stakeholders, track progress, and ensure the smooth execution of initiatives aimed at improving local infrastructure, education, and economic opportunities. We are seeking a proactive individual with strong project coordination skills and a passion for community empowerment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning, implementation, and monitoring of community development projects.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation in coordination with project managers.
• Facilitate effective communication between project teams, community members, local partners, and senior management.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including reports, proposals, and meeting minutes.
• Organize and support virtual project meetings, workshops, and training sessions.
• Track project progress against established goals and milestones, identifying and mitigating potential risks.
• Assist in the development of project budgets and monitor expenditures.
• Support outreach efforts to engage community stakeholders and beneficiaries.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and project requirements.
• Contribute to the evaluation of project impact and the development of future initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor\'s degree in Community Development, Social Sciences, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in program or project coordination, preferably in a community development context.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in using project management software, collaboration tools (e.g., Slack, Teams), and standard office applications.
• Experience in working remotely and managing projects independently is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of community development principles and practices relevant to the Northern Cape.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a virtual team environment.
• A proactive and detail-oriented approach to work.

Benefits

• Fully remote position offering significant flexibility and work-life balance.
• Competitive salary package.
• Professional development opportunities to enhance facilitation skills and program management.
• Supportive virtual team environment.
• Contribution to impactful community development projects across South Africa.
• Flexible working hours within service delivery parameters.