Africa’s greatest need is ethical, entrepreneurial, and transformative leadership.
By 2050, the demand for jobs, dignified livelihoods, functional infrastructure, meaningful healthcare, and reliable agriculture will soar for approximately one billion Africans.
Meeting these needs and achieving system-wide transformations will necessitate a significant ...
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The ALforEducation Sector is looking to hire a Program Administrator to help deliver on our core activities including our internship and job placements for ALA alumni and our many development programs for education leaders. The Program Associate will work closely with the team to deliver quality support to our members and our growing network of education change-makers.
Primary Responsibilities
Support in cultivating talent pipelines for alumni interested in pursuing careers in education, providing them with tailored support and resources.
Support in identifying job and internship opportunities and effectively promoting these opportunities to our alumni. This includes managing application processes, screening candidates, and facilitating placements.
Offer personalized career coaching and guidance to alumni seeking to make a meaningful impact in the education sector.
Foster connections with students passionate about education by understanding their career goals, organizing educational workshops, curating speaker series with faculty, and showcasing diverse career paths in education.
Ensure the integrity of our alumni database through regular data maintenance, updating Salesforce with placement information and partnership engagements, and meticulously documenting network interactions from events and programs.
Oversee logistical aspects of ALforEducation initiatives, such as the Aspire and Accelerator Leadership Fellowship, Master Teacher Program, The Gathering, The Catalyst Program and Apprenticeship, including scheduling, travel coordination, financial management, participant communication, and troubleshooting.
Curate and distribute a recurring newsletter featuring pertinent education news and opportunities across Africa, engaging our extended network through thorough research, strategic content planning, and robust communication practices.
Support special projects, including but not limited to managing the website and run on-campus programming as necessary.
Profile of the Ideal Candidate
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, program management or any other related social science.
Consulting or general management background, with experience in communications design preferred.
Self-starter who can work independently and produce excellent outputs.
Possesses great written and verbal communication skills.
Possesses great organization skills and can manage time and meet deadlines.
Passionate about building relationships and networks, especially in the education field.
Passionate about education in Africa and eager to learn more about the field.
Passionate about supporting young leaders in their careers, and keen to offer coaching and guidance on relevant opportunities and CV development.
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