Program Coordinator (South Africa)

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Girl Effect

  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: 0-5 years
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: Not Disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 12/06/2025
  • Location: South Africa
Youth
Who we are 
Girl Effect is an international non-profit that builds media that girls want, trust and need.
From chat-bots to chat-shows and TV dramas to tech, our content is reaching millions of girls in Africa and Asia to make choices and changes in their lives. Igniting their confidence to act differently at a time that can define their future.
Context of the role
Girl Effect is expanding its portfolio through bold media campaigns, groundbreaking digital innovations, and dynamic programmatic interventions across Africa and South Asia. As a Program Coordinator, you will support the Programs team to deliver impactful initiatives aligned with our strategic goals. You will help drive the planning, coordination and implementation of high-quality, girl-centred programs in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, detail-oriented individual who thrives in multi-disciplinary teams and wants to contribute meaningfully to gender equality and youth empowerment.
Key responsibilities
Program Planning and Implementation
  • Support the development and continuous updating of program work plans and schedules in alignment with donor requirements, delivery timelines, and budget constraints.
  • Coordinate and facilitate the smooth execution of program activities as per the approved implementation plans.

Technology & Innovation
  • Assist in coordinating key digital innovation efforts, including AI development, by liaising with internal technology teams and external partners.
  • Schedule and facilitate meetings across different country offices; prepare agendas, take notes, and follow up on agreed actions.
  • Contribute to the development and testing of digital tools and platforms to enhance girls' engagement and experience.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting & Learning
  • Track program priorities, tasks and milestones; flag risks and implementation challenges, and propose solutions.
  • Support the coordination and delivery of program evaluation activities, outcome reporting, and the documentation of stories of change.

Budgeting & Financial Coordination
  • Assist in budget planning, tracking and monthly reporting of program expenditures against approved budgets.
  • Collaborate with the finance team to manage financial reporting and compliance, and ensure alignment with administrative procedures.

General Administration & Coordination
  • Attend relevant team meetings, track new action items, assign responsibilities, and monitor progress against deadlines.
  • Compile and prepare documents such as proposals, presentations, contracts, purchase requisitions and expenditure authorisations.

Work Experience & Education 
  • A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Social Sciences, International Development, Media, Communications, Project Management).
  • Minimum 2 years of full-time work experience with project coordination responsibilities, preferably in the media, development or non-profit sectors.
  • Proven experience working across multi-country or multi-partner programs is highly desirable.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting external stakeholder engagement or client relationships is a plus.
  • Familiarity with tools such as Google Workspace, Slack, Asana, Miro, Trello, Keynote or PowerPoint.
  • Strong presentation skills and ability to produce professional, visually engaging reports and slide decks.
  • Proficiency in English is essential; knowledge of an additional South African language is an advantage.

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