Remote Program Coordinator - Social Impact

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary commensurate with experience

Full remote work flexibility

Generous annual leave and PTO

Professional development allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized and visionary Remote Program Coordinator to lead social impact initiatives from a virtual environment. You will design, implement, and oversee programs addressing community needs, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to drive meaningful outcomes across diverse communities.

This role favors strategic thinkers with a passion for social justice, strong leadership, and experience managing remote programs, budgets, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Sciences, Public Administration, Non-profit Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in program management, preferably in the social impact sector.
• Proven ability to develop and manage program budgets and reporting systems.
• Excellent virtual communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and virtual collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic plans for new social impact programs and initiatives.
• Manage program budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
• Coordinate program activities, timelines, and deliverables across remote teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners, NGOs, and funders.
• Monitor program progress, collect data, and generate reports on impact and outcomes.
• Facilitate virtual meetings, workshops, and training sessions for program participants and staff.

Skills

Virtual communication

Collaboration

Leadership

Project management software

Virtual collaboration tools

Education

Master's degree in Social Sciences or related field

Tools

Project management software (e.g., MS Project, Asana)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and visionary Remote Program Coordinator to lead and manage their social impact initiatives. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and overseeing programs aimed at addressing community needs and fostering positive social change, all managed from a virtual environment. You will collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure program success, effectively driving meaningful outcomes across various communities. This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic thinker passionate about social justice to shape impactful programs from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop strategic plans for new social impact programs and initiatives.
• Manage program budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
• Coordinate program activities, timelines, and deliverables across remote teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners, NGOs, and funders.
• Monitor program progress, collect data, and generate reports on impact and outcomes.
• Facilitate virtual meetings, workshops, and training sessions for program participants and staff.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Sciences, Public Administration, Non-profit Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in program management, preferably in the social impact sector.
• Proven ability to develop and manage program budgets and reporting systems.
• Excellent virtual communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and virtual collaboration tools.
• Demonstrated passion for social justice and community development, with a focus on remote operational effectiveness.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing work from any location.
• Generous annual leave and paid time off.
• Professional development allowance for courses and certifications.
• Opportunity to lead and shape impactful social change programs.