Programme Coordinator - Community Development

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Professional development resources

Opportunity to lead initiatives

Supportive remote team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a proactive Programme Coordinator to manage and enhance community development initiatives remotely. You will plan, implement, and monitor programmes, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to reach target audiences and achieve objectives.

The role emphasizes virtual collaboration, project management, and a strong understanding of community development, enabling you to drive positive change from a fully remote setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in development studies or related field.
• Proven experience in programme coordination or project management.
• Strong understanding of community development principles.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of community development programmes.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets for assigned initiatives.
• Coordinate activities with internal staff, external partners, and community stakeholders.
• Monitor programme progress, identify challenges, and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare regular reports on programme status, outcomes, and impact.
• Facilitate virtual meetings and communications to ensure stakeholder alignment.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Time management

Remote collaboration

Strong communication

Project management software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Administration, or related field

Tools

Project management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and organized Programme Coordinator to manage and enhance their community development initiatives remotely. This role is central to planning, implementing, and monitoring various programmes aimed at improving social outcomes and empowering communities. You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure programmes are effective, reach their target audiences, and achieve their objectives. The ideal candidate is adept at virtual collaboration, project management, and has a strong understanding of community development principles, eager to drive positive change through well-managed and impactful initiatives from a remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of community development programmes.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets for assigned initiatives.
• Coordinate activities with internal staff, external partners, and community stakeholders.
• Monitor programme progress, identify challenges, and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare regular reports on programme status, outcomes, and impact.
• Facilitate virtual meetings and communications to ensure stakeholder alignment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in programme coordination or project management within the non-profit or community sector.
• Strong understanding of community development principles and practices.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and virtual collaboration tools.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for remote engagement.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with opportunities for growth.
• Fully remote work arrangement, providing significant flexibility.
• Access to professional development resources and training programmes.
• Opportunity to lead impactful community development initiatives.
• A dynamic and supportive remote working environment.