The Programs & Operations Coordinator serves as the strategic and operational lead for ADOs programme portfolio. This role drives programme design implementation quality assurance and organisational efficiency across all ADO initiatives including teacher training fellowships advocacy campaigns conferences research projects and community engagements.
The Coordinator will conceptualise develop and scale new programs that advance ADOs mission to transform learning outcomes for children with dyslexia and other learning differences across Africa. This includes ensuring operational excellence strong stakeholder engagement robust monitoring and reporting systems and contributing to ADOs collective fundraising effort.
This position is ideal for a proactive highly organised strategic thinker with strong experience in programme leadership nonprofit operations and inclusive education or child development.
Key Responsibilities
A. Strategic Programme Leadership
Lead the development planning and implementation of ADOs programme strategy.
Design new high-impact programs and initiatives aligned with ADOs multi-year strategy (teacher training screening technology advocacy fellowships research).
Translate strategic goals into annual workplans timelines budgets and execution frameworks.
Conduct needs assessments and landscape analyses to inform programme design and innovation.
Identify opportunities for programme diversification scale-up and cross-country expansion.
B. Programme Management & Quality Assurance
Oversee the implementation of all programme activities ensuring quality relevance and effectiveness.
Supervise program officers facilitators trainers and consultants.
Develop and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) programme tools and implementation guidelines.
Ensure safety safeguarding and operational compliance across all activities.
Troubleshoot programme bottlenecks and ensure timely delivery of outputs and milestones.
C. Operations & Organisational Systems
Strengthen ADOs operational systems including procurement logistics HR processes and administration.
Ensure effective scheduling workflow coordination and resource planning for all programme teams.
Lead operational planning for major events such as the Africa Dyslexia Conference teacher trainings workshops and media engagements.
Maintain efficient document management shared drives and digital workflows.
Coordinate recruitment onboarding and management of program staff interns ambassadors and volunteers.
D. Stakeholder Engagement Partnerships & Fundraising Support
Cultivate and manage relationships with government partners schools NGOs donors academic institutions and international agencies (UNESCO UNICEF etc.).
Represent ADO in stakeholder meetings events and technical working groups.
Contribute to ADOs collective fundraising effort by identifying funding opportunities supporting proposal development with programme design inputs budgets and technical content and helping strengthen relationships with prospective funders.
Collaborate with the Programs & Development team to support donor cultivation programme visibility and funder reporting.
E. Monitoring Evaluation & Learning
Oversee MEAL systems for programme data collection analysis and reporting.
Ensure accurate documentation quarterly reporting and donor compliance.
Integrate learning insights into program improvements and strategic decisions.
Produce progress reports program briefs and presentations for senior management and donors.
Safeguarding Statement
The Africa Dyslexia Organisation is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children learners and adults at risk in all communities we serve. All employees consultants and volunteers are expected to share and uphold this commitment without compromise. The successful candidate will be required to undergo robust pre-employment safeguarding checks including reference verification and to sign and adhere to ADOs Safeguarding Child Protection and Protection from Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) policies. ADO operates a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse exploitation harassment or conduct that compromises the dignity and safety of those we work with and reserves the right to withdraw any offer of employment where concerns arise.
Requirements
Required Qualifications & Experience
Bachelors degree in Education Development Studies Social Sciences Public Policy or a related field (Masters preferred).
35 years of programme leadership and operations experience in a nonprofit education or development setting.
Demonstrated experience designing and managing large multi-stakeholder programs.
Strong knowledge of inclusive education foundational literacy disability inclusion or a willingness to learn rapidly.
Experience leading teams and managing complex workflows.
Proven ability to build partnerships with government institutions donors and international organisations.
Familiarity with proposal development or contribution to grant-funded programmes is an asset.
Skills & Competencies
Strong strategic planning program design and operational management skills.
Excellent communication skills (written verbal presentation).
High competency in project management budgeting and reporting.
Advanced proficiency in MS Office Google Workspace and project management tools.
Strong interpersonal leadership and stakeholder engagement abilities.
High attention to detail reliability and commitment to high-quality results.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced mission-driven environment.
Personal Attributes
Passionate about education child development and disability inclusion.
Innovative thinker with strong execution discipline.
Proactive and solutions-oriented with a growth mindset.
High integrity emotional intelligence and professionalism.
Team-oriented with the ability to inspire collaboration.
Comfortable contributing to ADOs collective fundraising effort as part of a cross-organisational approach.
Required Skills:
Required Qualifications & Experience Bachelors degree in Education Development Studies Social Sciences Public Policy or a related field (Masters preferred). 35 years of programme leadership and operations experience in a nonprofit education or development setting. Demonstrated experience designing and managing large multi-stakeholder programs. Strong knowledge of inclusive education foundational literacy disability inclusion or a willingness to learn rapidly. Experience leading teams and managing complex workflows. Proven ability to build partnerships with government institutions donors and international organisations. Familiarity with proposal development or contribution to grant-funded programmes is an asset. Skills & Competencies Strong strategic planning program design and operational management skills. Excellent communication skills (written verbal presentation). High competency in project management budgeting and reporting. Advanced proficiency in MS Office Google Workspace and project management tools. Strong interpersonal leadership and stakeholder engagement abilities. High attention to detail reliability and commitment to high-quality results. Ability to multitask in a fast-paced mission-driven environment. Personal Attributes Passionate about education child development and disability inclusion. Innovative thinker with strong execution discipline. Proactive and solutions-oriented with a growth mindset. High integrity emotional intelligence and professionalism. Team-oriented with the ability to inspire collaboration. Comfortable contributing to ADOs collective fundraising effort as part of a cross-organisational approach.
Role SummaryThe Programs & Operations Coordinator serves as the strategic and operational lead for ADOs programme portfolio. This role drives programme design implementation quality assurance and organisational efficiency across all ADO initiatives including teacher training fellowships advocacy cam...
Role Summary
The Programs & Operations Coordinator serves as the strategic and operational lead for ADOs programme portfolio. This role drives programme design implementation quality assurance and organisational efficiency across all ADO initiatives including teacher training fellowships advocacy campaigns conferences research projects and community engagements.
The Coordinator will conceptualise develop and scale new programs that advance ADOs mission to transform learning outcomes for children with dyslexia and other learning differences across Africa. This includes ensuring operational excellence strong stakeholder engagement robust monitoring and reporting systems and contributing to ADOs collective fundraising effort.
This position is ideal for a proactive highly organised strategic thinker with strong experience in programme leadership nonprofit operations and inclusive education or child development.
Key Responsibilities
A. Strategic Programme Leadership
Lead the development planning and implementation of ADOs programme strategy.
Design new high-impact programs and initiatives aligned with ADOs multi-year strategy (teacher training screening technology advocacy fellowships research).
Translate strategic goals into annual workplans timelines budgets and execution frameworks.
Conduct needs assessments and landscape analyses to inform programme design and innovation.
Identify opportunities for programme diversification scale-up and cross-country expansion.
B. Programme Management & Quality Assurance
Oversee the implementation of all programme activities ensuring quality relevance and effectiveness.
Supervise program officers facilitators trainers and consultants.
Develop and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) programme tools and implementation guidelines.
Ensure safety safeguarding and operational compliance across all activities.
Troubleshoot programme bottlenecks and ensure timely delivery of outputs and milestones.
C. Operations & Organisational Systems
Strengthen ADOs operational systems including procurement logistics HR processes and administration.
Ensure effective scheduling workflow coordination and resource planning for all programme teams.
Lead operational planning for major events such as the Africa Dyslexia Conference teacher trainings workshops and media engagements.
Maintain efficient document management shared drives and digital workflows.
Coordinate recruitment onboarding and management of program staff interns ambassadors and volunteers.
D. Stakeholder Engagement Partnerships & Fundraising Support
Cultivate and manage relationships with government partners schools NGOs donors academic institutions and international agencies (UNESCO UNICEF etc.).
Represent ADO in stakeholder meetings events and technical working groups.
Contribute to ADOs collective fundraising effort by identifying funding opportunities supporting proposal development with programme design inputs budgets and technical content and helping strengthen relationships with prospective funders.
Collaborate with the Programs & Development team to support donor cultivation programme visibility and funder reporting.
E. Monitoring Evaluation & Learning
Oversee MEAL systems for programme data collection analysis and reporting.
Ensure accurate documentation quarterly reporting and donor compliance.
Integrate learning insights into program improvements and strategic decisions.
Produce progress reports program briefs and presentations for senior management and donors.
Safeguarding Statement
The Africa Dyslexia Organisation is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children learners and adults at risk in all communities we serve. All employees consultants and volunteers are expected to share and uphold this commitment without compromise. The successful candidate will be required to undergo robust pre-employment safeguarding checks including reference verification and to sign and adhere to ADOs Safeguarding Child Protection and Protection from Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) policies. ADO operates a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse exploitation harassment or conduct that compromises the dignity and safety of those we work with and reserves the right to withdraw any offer of employment where concerns arise.
Requirements
Required Qualifications & Experience
Bachelors degree in Education Development Studies Social Sciences Public Policy or a related field (Masters preferred).
35 years of programme leadership and operations experience in a nonprofit education or development setting.
Demonstrated experience designing and managing large multi-stakeholder programs.
Strong knowledge of inclusive education foundational literacy disability inclusion or a willingness to learn rapidly.
Experience leading teams and managing complex workflows.
Proven ability to build partnerships with government institutions donors and international organisations.
Familiarity with proposal development or contribution to grant-funded programmes is an asset.
Skills & Competencies
Strong strategic planning program design and operational management skills.
Excellent communication skills (written verbal presentation).
High competency in project management budgeting and reporting.
Advanced proficiency in MS Office Google Workspace and project management tools.
Strong interpersonal leadership and stakeholder engagement abilities.
High attention to detail reliability and commitment to high-quality results.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced mission-driven environment.
Personal Attributes
Passionate about education child development and disability inclusion.
Innovative thinker with strong execution discipline.
Proactive and solutions-oriented with a growth mindset.
High integrity emotional intelligence and professionalism.
Team-oriented with the ability to inspire collaboration.
Comfortable contributing to ADOs collective fundraising effort as part of a cross-organisational approach.
Required Skills:
Required Qualifications & Experience Bachelors degree in Education Development Studies Social Sciences Public Policy or a related field (Masters preferred). 35 years of programme leadership and operations experience in a nonprofit education or development setting. Demonstrated experience designing and managing large multi-stakeholder programs. Strong knowledge of inclusive education foundational literacy disability inclusion or a willingness to learn rapidly. Experience leading teams and managing complex workflows. Proven ability to build partnerships with government institutions donors and international organisations. Familiarity with proposal development or contribution to grant-funded programmes is an asset. Skills & Competencies Strong strategic planning program design and operational management skills. Excellent communication skills (written verbal presentation). High competency in project management budgeting and reporting. Advanced proficiency in MS Office Google Workspace and project management tools. Strong interpersonal leadership and stakeholder engagement abilities. High attention to detail reliability and commitment to high-quality results. Ability to multitask in a fast-paced mission-driven environment. Personal Attributes Passionate about education child development and disability inclusion. Innovative thinker with strong execution discipline. Proactive and solutions-oriented with a growth mindset. High integrity emotional intelligence and professionalism. Team-oriented with the ability to inspire collaboration. Comfortable contributing to ADOs collective fundraising effort as part of a cross-organisational approach.
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