Project Officer

Description:

Afrorama’s #AfricaJobsBoard is a LinkedIn-based jobs board, which connects talent with African impact-related opportunities. Launched in October 2021, the #AfricaJobsBoard has since created 120+ weekly jobs boards for its 21k+ followers. Since January 2023, the #AfricaJobsBoard has acquired 16 different paying clients and participated in 3 different programmes to develop further, including a programme by Africa Matters and the Rev’Up Women Initiative implemented by Afrilabs, funded by Visa.

In 2024, afrorama is looking to build on the successes of its prototype to scale the #AfricaJobsBoard into a web-based platform. This platform will include:

• African impact opportunities
• Resources on interview preparation, CV-writing and industry trends
• A CV bank service to submit your CV to be matched with prospective employers and the opportunity to rate organisations
• Opportunities to network and engage in peer-to-peer mentorship

To scale its jobs board, afrorama is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented part-time Project Officer. This internship is an opportunity to get hands-on 6-month part-time project management experience while creating a lasting and positive impact!

Under the direct responsibility of afrorama founder Chloé Bertrand, the Project Officer will work through the project cycle and manage the following tasks:

• LinkedIn and email marketing: Curate and prepare 26 weekly newsletters over the 6 months;
• Data and website management: Source, and upload data and opportunities on our website management tool;
• Grant management: Monitor and evaluate the #AfricaJobsBoard website launch and manage donor reporting;
• Business development: Implement sales strategy and source new clients;
• Community Engagement: Launch and manage monthly community engagement activity;
• Content creation: Work with partners to create social media/blog content.

The following skills/competencies/knowledge of digital tools will be strengthened through this experience:

• Project management cycle
• M&E processes
• Grant management requirements
• Google Workspace products (with a particular focus on Google Sheets)
• Canva (design tool)
• Later (social media scheduling)
• Zapier (automation tool)
• Webflow (website design and management tool)

What we are looking for:

• A student who can commit 10 hours a week, based in London.
• A proactive and curious individual who is passionate about social mobility and social impact.
• A native English speaker, knowledge of French and/or Portuguese is a plus.