Project Assistant Volunteer

Role Description

Volunteer | Education Project Management

Role Title

Education Project Assistant Volunteer

Role and Objectives

• We are a charitable/nonprofit organisation seeking a self-motivated and experienced Project Assistant volunteer to join our team. This role supports the CEO - Africa in managing impactful projects, with a focus on education programs, youth development, and community transformation in Africa. 

• By volunteering with us, you will gain additional hands-on experience in project planning, monitoring, and management while contributing to our mission to create transformational impacts.

• The position is a remote role with opportunities to collaborate with a dynamic and multicultural team.

This position is unpaid and requires a minimum of 20 hours a week for 6 months. This position is fully remote.

Our Value Proposition (EVP)

At ATCF, we are committed to creating a nurturing environment where volunteers can:

• Develop valuable skills and hands-on experience.

• Work with a purpose-driven, passionate, and supportive team.

• Contribute to meaningful projects that drive real social change.

• Enjoy a flexible and inclusive work culture that values diversity and collaboration.

Duties and Responsibilities

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

• Assist in the planning, execution, and monitoring of projects, including school-building initiatives, education programs, and youth development projects.

• Handle administrative tasks such as documentation, inventory management, and organising project files.

• Conduct research, analyse data and findings, and synthesise them into key pin-points for actionable insights.

• Collaborate with stakeholders (especially programme participants) to gather insights and feedback for project improvement.

• Support the building and management of students, partners and communities to foster engagement and collaboration.

• Prepare and maintain project timelines, progress reports, and budgets.

• Support the CEO - Africa with community management initiatives, fostering relationships with local stakeholders.

• Assist in preparing presentation materials and reports showcasing the impacts of projects.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Proven experience in project planning, monitoring, and management, preferably within African contexts.

• Basic financial acumen for managing budgets and tracking expenses.

• Strong administrative and organisational skills, with attention to detail.

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral), with a passion for storytelling and impact reporting.

• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Trello, Asana) and cloud-based systems (e.g., Google Drive).

• Experience with community management, fostering relationships, and stakeholder engagement is preferred.

• A personable, passionate, and proactive approach to supporting community development.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting.

• Strong desire to contribute to transformational change in education and youth development.

• Previous volunteer experience is a plus.

Working Relationships

Reports to:

1. The CEO - Africa

Collaborates with:

• Project teams, community stakeholders, admin, marketing, finance, fundraising, and research teams.