POSITION OVERVIEW:<\/p>\n
\tThe Program Associate \u2013 Affiliates plays a central role in strengthening ACN\u2019s scholar-to-career conversion system. This position is responsible for operational excellence, performance tracking, and high-quality coordination across 15 Affiliate partners, up to 50 ACN Campus Ambassadors annually, and up to 20 Peer Coaches annually. The role ensures disciplined execution, robust data integrity, strong recruitment pipelines, and measurable coaching-to-placement conversion outcomes.<\/p>\n
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:<\/p>\n
Ambassador Program Leadership<\/p>\n
\tLead recruitment, onboarding, and activation of up to 50 ACN Ambassadors annually. Design, coordinate, and coach structured Ambassador training on the relevant LMS, as well as mentorship, and build Communities of Practice.
\n\tTrack Ambassador-led scholar recruitment and referral pathways into Peer Coaches, Sector Networks, and Affiliate programs.
\n\tMonitor activation and performance metrics, ensuring alignment with recruitment targets.
\n\tManage incentive tracking and disbursement processes linked to verified outputs.
\n\tMaintain high engagement and attendance across required Ambassador activities.<\/p>\n
Peer Coach Program Coordination<\/p>\n
\tRecruit, onboard, and support up to 20 Peer Coaches annually.
\n\tCoordinate structured coaching training and ongoing engagement sessions on the LMS.
\n\tTrack scholar progression from application through interview and placement.
\n\tMaintain coaching dashboards aligned to placement and conversion targets.
\n\tValidate coaching evidence and ensure stipend disbursements meet compliance standards.
\n\tIdentify and escalate pipeline bottlenecks affecting conversion rates.<\/p>\n
Affiliate Performance & Compliance Coordination<\/p>\n
\tProvide structured coordination support across 15 ACN Affiliates.
\n\tTrack reporting submissions, engagement metrics, and milestone compliance.
\n\tSupport logistics for Affiliate capacity-building workshops and peer learning sessions.
\n\tLead data validation processes across recruitment, training, and placement outputs.
\n\tCoordinate preparation of Affiliate performance review documentation.
\n\tEnsure compliance with safeguarding, DEI, and reporting standards.<\/p>\n
Data, Reporting & Systems Management<\/p>\n
\tMaintain real-time tracking dashboards covering: Scholar recruitment volumes, Training participation, Coaching engagement, Placement outcomes.
\n\tEnsure audit-ready data integrity across program systems.
\n\tContribute to quarterly and donor reporting processes.
\n\tMaintain organized documentation systems and shared trackers.
\n\tSupport cross-functional collaboration with Employer Engagement, Finance, and Monitoring & Evaluation teams.<\/p>\n
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION CRITERIA<\/p>\n
Required Education and Experience:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tBachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Education, Business, Social Sciences, or related field
\n\t2\u20134 years of experience in program coordination, youth development, nonprofit delivery, or employment initiatives
\n\tExperience working with university partnerships, coaching programs, or youth employment ecosystems preferred<\/p>\n
Preferred Education and Experience:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tExperience working across multiple African countries is advantageous
\n\tFrench language proficiency is a strong asset<\/p>\n
COMPETENCIES:\u00a0<\/p>\n
Technical competencies:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tStrong program coordination and project management capability
\n\tExperience maintaining dashboards and performance tracking systems
\n\tProficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM, and data tracking tools required<\/p>\n
Generic Competencies<\/p>\n
\tExceptional organizational and time management skills
\n\tAbility to manage multiple stakeholders across countries and time zones
\n\tStrong analytical thinking and data literacy
\n\tClear and professional written and verbal communication<\/p>\n
Attributes<\/p>\n
\tHigh attention to detail and quality assurance discipline
\n\tAbility to operate effectively in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment
\n\tStrong professional judgment and accountability<\/p>\n
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