Remote Program Coordinator - Community Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote position

Online learning opportunities

Generous annual leave

Supportive virtual team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Program Coordinator to manage community development initiatives across South Africa. You will plan, implement, and monitor projects, collaborating with dispersed teams and engaging stakeholders online to ensure objectives are met and delivered efficiently.

The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, a passion for social impact, and thrive in a fully remote work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in program coordination or project management in non-profit/community development.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking for remote work.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport virtually.
• Experience with project management software and collaboration tools.
• Understanding of community development principles and best practices.
• Bachelor's degree in Development Studies, Public Administration, or Sociology.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning, execution, and successful completion of community development programs.
• Manage program timelines, budgets, and resource allocation for remote initiatives.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among internal teams, external partners, and community members online.
• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation tools to track program progress and impact.
• Create reports on program activities, outcomes, and challenges for management.
• Identify opportunities for program improvement and innovation in a remote context.

Skills

Program coordination

Project management

Organization

Communication

Collaboration tools

Remote work experience

Community development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Development Studies

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration

Bachelor's degree in Sociology

Tools

Project management software

Collaboration tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and driven Remote Program Coordinator to manage and execute key community development initiatives from anywhere in South Africa . This role is essential for driving positive change by overseeing the planning, implementation, and monitoring of projects that aim to uplift and empower communities. You will collaborate with a dispersed team, engage with community stakeholders online, and ensure programs meet their objectives and are delivered efficiently. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated professional with strong project management skills, a passion for social impact, and the ability to excel in a fully remote work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning, execution, and successful completion of community development programs.
• Manage program timelines, budgets, and resource allocation for remote initiatives.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among internal teams, external partners, and community members online.
• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation tools to track program progress and impact.
• Create reports on program activities, outcomes, and challenges for management.
• Identify opportunities for program improvement and innovation in a remote context.

Requirements

• Proven experience in program coordination or project management, preferably within the non-profit or community development sector.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills, crucial for remote work .
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport virtually.
• Experience with project management software and collaboration tools.
• Demonstrated understanding of community development principles and best practices.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Development Studies, Public Administration, or Sociology.

Benefits

• Competitive salary reflective of your experience and skills.
• Enjoy the ultimate flexibility of a fully remote position, allowing for work-life integration.
• Opportunity to lead impactful programs that foster sustainable community growth.
• Access to online learning and professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative virtual team culture dedicated to achieving shared goals.
• Generous annual leave and other benefits.