If you have a passion for education, youth empowerment, and digital innovation, Slum2School Africa is offering an opportunity that aligns with your mission. The organization is hiring a Project Coordinator to support the implementation of its Digital Future Initiative (DFI) across schools and communities in Lagos. This full-time role reports to the Project Manager and offers a monthly salary range of ₦200,000 to ₦250,000. This role is also availale in Abuja and Port-Harcourt.
Job Title: Project Coordinator
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Project Manager
Salary: ₦200,000 – ₦250,000 monthly
Application Deadline: Not Specified
About the Company
Slum2School Africa is a volunteer-driven development organization leading efforts to transform the lives of children and youths in underserved African communities. Through educational development programs, cutting-edge learning facilities, and scholarship opportunities, the organization has recorded tremendous impact across primary, secondary, and tertiary education systems. Its team is driven by purpose, innovation, and a deep commitment to building sustainable systems and scaling impact across new territories.
Job Description
The Project Coordinator will work closely with the Project Manager to lead and execute key components of the Digital Future Initiative (DFI). This includes overseeing digital literacy programs, coordinating stakeholder engagement, and tracking learning outcomes. The role requires strong project management capabilities and a solid background in education technology or youth-centered tech initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the implementation of all DFI project components across schools, communities, and learning hubs
- Coordinate training sessions for digital facilitators, teacher trainers, and volunteers
- Oversee logistics and execution of digital literacy programs, bootcamps, hackathons, and demo days
- Manage project timelines to ensure goals are delivered on time and within scope
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with tech partners, community leaders, and stakeholders
- Monitor learner performance through analytics, feedback tools, and surveys
- Identify and manage project risks and support troubleshooting efforts
- Maintain detailed documentation including reports, assessments, and communication materials
- Collaborate with M&E team to compile impact reports and success stories
- Supervise facilitators and interns involved in the DFI project
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Project Manager
Key Performance Indicators
- 100% achievement of project milestones within deadlines
- Positive stakeholder satisfaction scores
- Successful rollout of new initiatives under the DFI project
- Efficient resource allocation and utilization
- High engagement metrics across digital platforms
- Timely tracking and analysis of project and campaign performance
- Completion rate of project components based on original timelines
Position Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Education Technology, or a related field
- Minimum of 2 years experience in coordinating digital education or youth development projects
- Understanding of digital literacy, STEM, AI, and emerging technologies
- Experience working with youth or in underserved communities is an advantage
- Strong project management skills and experience with scheduling, budgeting, and coordination
- Proficient in tools like Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and project platforms such as Trello, Asana, or Notion
- Technical knowledge in one or more areas like coding (HTML, Python, JavaScript), robotics, or data science
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Prior volunteer experience with Slum2School (minimum 2 years) is a strong asset
Skills
- Strong technical and digital background, especially in tech for youth development
- Exceptional planning and execution skills
- Ability to work independently and lead with minimal supervision
- Strong multitasking and organizational skills
- Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders
- Empathy, creativity, and a drive to create impact in low-resource settings
- Leadership ability, especially in motivating and guiding young learners and facilitators
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should: 👉 Click here to apply online
Career Tip to Successfully Land This Job:
To position yourself as a strong candidate, tailor your CV to reflect both your technical skills and real-world project coordination experience. Emphasize your understanding of digital education tools, STEM learning, or tech initiatives that target youth. If you’ve previously led or supported any community-based tech project, showcase your role in planning, execution, and performance tracking. Include any measurable outcomes, such as the number of learners reached or improvements in engagement and learning results.
In your application, highlight your ability to coordinate diverse teams and manage multiple stakeholders, especially in challenging environments. Slum2School is looking for someone who not only understands educational tech but can also adapt to field realities, inspire facilitators, and produce tangible results. If you've previously volunteered with Slum2School, be sure to mention it—it’s a major plus. If this sounds like you, follow the application instruction above to apply.
