Foundation Programme Coordinator (Contract)

The Programme Coordinator supports the delivery of Mr Price Foundation programmes that aim to reduce youth unemployment. The role is responsible for coordinating programme activities, supporting candidate onboarding, managing stakeholder communication, and maintaining programme reporting and administration to ensure successful programme outcomes.

Tertiary qualification in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Business Administration, or a related field (Degree, Diploma, or Certificate).

Minimum 1 years’ experience or exposure in programme administration, programme coordination, youth development, internships, volunteer work, or related activities.

Programme Support

Assist with the implementation of youth development and employment initiatives.

Coordinate workshops, training sessions, orientation programmes, and work experience activities.

Maintain accurate records, databases, and documentation relating to programme participants and activities.

Coordinate with programme partners, community organisations, service providers, and other stakeholders regarding programme implementation, participant engagement, and activity scheduling.

Support programme administration to ensure activities are delivered effectively and on schedule.

Identify implementation risks and escalate issues requiring management intervention.

Coordinate site visits, workshops, stakeholder engagements, and programme activities.

Track partner, consultant, and service-provider deliverables.

Maintain project documentation and ensure records are accurate and up to date.

Support programme reporting against agreed targets and KPIs.

Administration

Provide administrative support to the Programme Manager and broader team.

Manage correspondence, stakeholder queries, and programme-related communications.

Prepare reports, meeting documents, presentations, and programme records.

Coordinate meetings, events, and other programme-related activities.

Support procurement and service-provider administration processes.

Application and Onboarding Support

Assist candidates with programme applications and provide guidance throughout the application process.

Coordinate the collection and verification of application documentation.

Ensure all candidate information and records are accurate and complete.

Support onboarding activities, including the preparation of onboarding packs and orientation sessions.

Facilitate a smooth transition for candidates entering programmes.

Monitoring and Evaluation

Assist with the collection, capturing, and analysis of programme data.

Support the preparation of reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

Maintain monitoring and evaluation records to track programme performance.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance programme effectiveness.

Support data quality assurance and verification processes.

Track programme performance against milestones, indicators, and targets.

Consolidate project updates and progress reports for management and stakeholders.