| Title of Position: | Programme Coordinator |
| Job Summary: | The coordinator will be responsible for supporting the coordination and implementation of the GMT Pan African Adolescent Girls Movement project initiatives at the country and regional levels. The role includes logistical and programmatic coordination, assisting with basic communications tasks, and managing digital learning platforms (LMS) to enhance adolescent engagement. The coordinator will work closely with internal teams, partners, and adolescent participants to ensure smooth execution of activities and strategic objectives. |
| Reporting to: | Senior Program Officer- Pan Africa Adolescent Movement |
| Closing: Date | 04 March 2025 (SAST Midnight) |
| Duty Station: | South Africa |
Introduction
The Graça Machel Trust (GMT) was established in 2010 as a Pan-African institution, whose mission is to amplify womenâs movements, influence governance, and promote womenâs contributions and leadership in the economic, social, and political development of Africa and, advocate for the promotion and protection of childrenâs rights and dignity. Drawing on our Founder, Mrs. Graça Machelâs lifeâs work as a liberation fighter for political freedom in Africa, advocate, global activist for the rights of children and women, and SDG champion, the Trustâs mandate is to build movements to drive transformative change that uplifts women and children.
In 2021 GMT commissioned the Pan-African Adolescent Girls movement to unleash the innate power of African adolescent girls in a bid to inspire a new generation of strong African women who can lead Africaâs transformation. This indigenous African movement is designed and led by and for African adolescent girls. It exists to address the societal cultural barriers that impede adolescent girlsâ holistic development. These adolescent girls, grounded in their African identity and mindful of their inherent capabilities and dignity, will be the drivers of Africaâs social transformation. The movement aims to reach 2.5 million girls by 2026 and 10 million by 2030.
The movement approach is built on developing strategic partnerships that will provide targeted adolescent girls within their projects, with the peer community, tools, skills, and confidence to maximise their involvement in activities, while triggering a ripple impact for other girls within their communities. Together, we will facilitate the behaviour change needed to realise positive outcomes by: I) providing leadership and self-actualisation capacity strengthening in a supportive environment designed to build the girlsâ agency and social capital, II) addressing the societal barriers that impede on their holistic development.
Since its inception, we have so far established 8 “nests” in six African countries namely:  Ethiopia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Kenya, and Mozambique and, expect to launch the movement in five more countries by end of 2025. With the support of 910 adolescent girls between the ages of 10-24 years, from sub Saharan Africa, we designed an adolescent-friendly curriculum which will reach at least 5,000 girls directly and over 500,000 more through a digital platform annually. This curriculum is currently being administered within the national nests
Within the Nests, adolescent girls will meet once a month where they will be mentored by the nurtured Eagles girls aged  20 years and above and be encouraged to develop innovative projects throughout the program as outreach activities in their communities. At the end of the curriculum year, the girls will graduate, having completed this transformative journey.
The movement programme objectives are:
- To ensure that adolescent girls are equipped to effect change at the individual and community levels.
- To cultivate an environment that enables adolescents to influence decisions, policies, and actions that shape their well-being and future.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordination and Program Support
- Support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of adolescent movement activities across various Nests, countries and regions.
- Assist with organizing hybrid (virtual and in-person) events, workshops, and training sessions.
- Liaise with adolescent participants, Nurturing Eagles, and local partners to ensure effective communication and engagement.
- Maintain accurate records, databases, and reports related to program activities, attendance, and outcomes.
- Provide administrative support, including scheduling meetings, events logistical arrangements, preparing agendas, and documenting minutes.
- Participate in all Adolescent Program related briefings
- Communications Support
- Assist with capturing content, drafting and disseminating social media content, and basic reports on movement activities.
- Support the creation of promotional materials, including flyers, posters, and presentations.
- Manage and update communication channels, including email lists and WhatsApp groups, to ensure timely information sharing.
- Collaborate with the communications team to collect and share stories, testimonials, and impact reports from adolescent participants.
- Digital Learning Management System (LMS) Support
- Assist with managing the movementâs digital learning platforms (LMS), including uploading and organizing curriculum content.
- Provide basic troubleshooting support for users navigating the LMS.
- Track and report on learner progress and engagement within the digital platform.
- Support the development and integration of interactive learning materials to enhance the digital learning experience.
- Stakeholder and Partner Engagement
- Strengthen and nurture relationships with key national stakeholders, including local partners, facilitators, and Allies and Advocates supporting adolescent movement initiatives.
- Support coordination efforts between various Nests and ensure the alignment of activities across regions.
- Assist with reporting and documentation required for partnerships and funding opportunities.
- Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
- In collaboration with the GMT MERL collect and compile data on program participation, impact, and feedback from adolescent girls.
- Support the development of progress reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
- Assist in analyzing program effectiveness and recommending improvements based on data insights.
- Develop and maintain a contacts database for the Ado Movement girls including building a repository of accessible and updated date reports, reference materials and project communications and project materials
- Assist in generation of relevant data and knowledge products to inform the strategic positioning of the Adolescent movement both nationally and internationally.
- Provide support for the development of key project documentation including presentations, project briefs and funding proposals.
Qualifications and Experience
- A Bachelorâs degree in Social Sciences, Communications, Education, International Development, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in program coordination, youth development, communications, or digital learning management.
- Familiarity with adolescent empowerment, gender advocacy, and rights-based programming.
- Experience using digital Learning Management Systems (LMS) or willingness to learn.
- Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and social media platforms.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Passion for working with and supporting adolescent girls in leadership and self-actualization.
Preferred Skills and Competencies
- Experience with hybrid event coordination and virtual facilitation tools (e.g., Zoom, Teams, Google Meet).
- Basic graphic design or content creation skills (e.g., Canva, Adobe, or similar tools).
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
- Fluency in English; knowledge of spoken and written French is an advantage.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a CV, 250 words cover letter, and relevant portfolio (if applicable) recruitment@gracamacheltrust.org by 04 March 2025.
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