About the Role
Our client, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering underprivileged youth in East London , is seeking a motivated Program Support Officer. This role is vital in assisting the program managers with the day-to-day operations of youth empowerment initiatives, ensuring smooth service delivery and effective participant engagement across the Eastern Cape . You will play a key role in administrative support, data management, event coordination, and liaising with participants and community partners. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and possesses a passion for youth development.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and logistical support to program managers and program activities.
- Assist in the coordination of workshops, training sessions, and community outreach events.
- Manage participant databases, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.
- Prepare program materials, reports, and presentations.
- Liaise with participants, parents, schools, and community partners to facilitate communication.
- Assist in monitoring program activities and collecting participant feedback.
- Maintain program supplies and manage inventory.
- Support the recruitment and onboarding of program participants.
- Ensure adherence to program policies and procedures.
- Contribute to a positive and supportive environment for the youth served by the programs.
Requirements
- Proven experience in administrative support, program assistance, or a related role, preferably within the non-profit or education sector.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with excellent attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with youth and diverse stakeholders.
- Experience with data management and record-keeping.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Understanding of youth development principles is a plus.
- Familiarity with the community context in East London and the Eastern Cape is advantageous.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate's or bachelor's degree is preferred.
Benefits
- This role offers a competitive salary of R per annum , coupled with a supportive work environment and opportunities for skill development.
- This hybrid role allows for a blend of essential in-office coordination and remote administrative tasks, providing flexibility for effective program support in East London and the broader Eastern Cape region.
- Join our client's mission to positively impact the lives of young people in the community.
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