Role Summary
The Coordinator will conceptualise, develop, and scale new programs that advance ADO’s 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 ADO’s 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 ADO’s programme strategy.
Design new high-impact programs and initiatives aligned with ADO’s 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 ADO’s 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 ADO’s 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.
Requirements
Required Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
3–5 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 ADO’s collective fundraising effort as part of a cross-organisational approach.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or related field
- Master's degree (preferred)
- 3-5 years programme leadership and operations experience in nonprofit, education, or development settings
- Demonstrated experience designing and managing large multi-stakeholder programs
- 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
- Strong knowledge of inclusive education, foundational literacy, or disability inclusion, or willingness to learn rapidly
- High competency in project management, budgeting, and reporting
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office, Google Workspace, and project management tools
- Undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks and adhere to Safeguarding, Child Protection, and PSEAH policies
What We Do
Africa Dyslexia Organization (ADO) is a pan-African nonprofit advancing the recognition, inclusion, and empowerment of individuals with dyslexia and other learning differences. Operating at the intersection of education, workforce development, research, and public policy, ADO drives a shift from awareness to sustained, system-level change. The organization works with governments, schools, and employers to influence how systems identify and enable individuals who process information differently.
