Project Officer - Social Impact

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 380,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Flexible scheduling

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Meaningful social impact initiatives

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an enthusiastic Project Officer to join a remote team supporting social impact initiatives targeting the Mossel Bay region. The role involves planning, executing, and monitoring diverse community projects with internal teams, beneficiaries, and local partners.

This fully remote position offers the chance to drive meaningful change using digital platforms for coordination. Key responsibilities include managing project operations, developing plans, coordinating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, development studies, or project management.
• 3+ years of experience in project coordination/management (non-profit preferred).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; proficient with remote collaboration tools.
• Passion for social impact and community development.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of social impact projects from inception to completion.
• Develop project plans including scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with project team members, stakeholders, and beneficiaries for smooth execution.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Prepare regular project reports documenting achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Organizational skills

Remote collaboration tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Remote collaboration tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic Project Officer to join their remote team, supporting social impact initiatives based in or targeting the Mossel Bay region. This role is crucial for the successful planning, execution, and monitoring of various projects aimed at community upliftment and well-being. You will collaborate closely with internal teams, beneficiaries, and local partners, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and effectively. This fully remote position offers a unique chance to drive positive change through well-managed projects, utilizing digital platforms for communication and coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of assigned social impact projects from inception to completion.
• Develop project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with project team members, stakeholders, and beneficiaries to ensure smooth project execution.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Prepare regular project reports, documenting achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as social sciences, development studies, or project management.
• At least 3 years of experience in project coordination or management, preferably in the non-profit sector.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in remote collaboration tools.
• A passion for social impact and community development.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible scheduling.
• Opportunities for professional development and further training.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• The satisfaction of contributing to meaningful social change initiatives.