Project Coordinator
Slum2School Africa
Job Overview
Location
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Sector
Nonprofit & NGO
Experience Level
Junior (1-3 years)
About the Company
Job Description
Slum2School Africa is seeking a passionate and skilled Project Coordinator to spearhead the implementation of our transformative Digital Future Initiative (DFI). This role is crucial in equipping underserved children and youth with vital 21st-century digital literacy, AI, coding, and STEM skills.
You will coordinate the training of NYSC corps members as Digital Ambassadors, oversee the delivery of digital literacy programs in schools, and manage the establishment of Digital Hubs and STEM Innovation Labs. This position requires a strong background in IT or a related field, coupled with excellent project management and stakeholder engagement abilities, to ensure the successful impact on 20,000 students.
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Required Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Project Manager to implement all DFI project components.
- Coordinate training and upskilling of digital facilitators, volunteers, and teacher trainers.
- Oversee logistics and execution of digital literacy training, tech bootcamps, hackathons, and demo sessions.
- Develop and manage project timelines, ensuring milestones are met within scope, budget, and timeframe.
- Establish and maintain strategic relationships with tech partners, government stakeholders, private sector sponsors, and community leaders.
- Track and evaluate the performance and engagement of learners.
- Manage project risks and troubleshoot issues.
- Ensure effective project documentation, including progress reports and learning outcome assessments.
- Coordinate with the M&E team to develop and present impact reports.
- Supervise the performance and accountability of project facilitators and interns.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Manager.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Education Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in coordinating digital education, ICT programs, tech initiatives, or youth development projects.
- Proven knowledge of digital literacy frameworks, STEM education, AI, and emerging technologies.
- Experience working with youth in the educational sector or in underserved communities is a strong advantage.
- Strong project management skills including budgeting, scheduling, and team coordination.
- High proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and project management tools (e.g., Trello, Asana, Notion).
- Technical proficiency in at least one area such as: coding (HTML, Python, JavaScript), Artificial Intelligence AI, STEM, robotics, or data science.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Previous volunteer experience with Slum2School (minimum of 2 years) is highly desirable.
Benefits & Perks
- Opportunity to contribute to a significant initiative bridging the digital divide.
- Work in a dynamic and impactful environment.
- Hybrid work arrangement for flexibility.
How to Apply
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As a Project Coordinator for the Digital Future Initiative (DFI), you will be at the forefront of bridging the digital divide. You'll manage the implementation of this vital project, coordinating training for NYSC members and supporting public schools to equip 20,000 students with essential digital literacy, AI, coding, and STEM skills. Your success will be measured by the timely achievement of project milestones, effective stakeholder engagement, and the measurable learning outcomes of the participants.
Posted Date
February 24, 2026
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