Project CoordinatorNew!

• Develop detailed implementation schedules for all project components and align them to overall project timelines and milestones.
• Coordinate execution of all incubation stages, including bootcamps, classroom training, incubation activities, mentorship engagements and pitch events.
• Manage scheduling and deployment of mentors, facilitators and technical consultants across cohorts and regions.
• Serve as the central coordination point between the Project Lead, field teams, mentors, partners and service providers.
• Track progress against approved workplans and proactively address delays or bottlenecks.
• Oversee logistics for regional training events, including venues, participant management and materials.
• Ensure smooth onboarding, progression and transition of entrepreneurs through Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3.
• Coordinate pitch events, mock pitch sessions and graduation ceremonies.
• Maintain a centralised system for tracking activities, deliverables and responsibilities across teams.
• Work with the M&E Lead to ensure accurate tracking of participation, attendance and activity completion.
• Prepare operational updates, reports and documentation for the Project Lead and donor.
• Ensure compliance with project implementation guidelines, timelines and operational standards.

Qualifications & Experience:

• At least 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in project coordination, programme management, business incubation, entrepreneurship development or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multi-stage projects with work planning, implementation scheduling, resource allocation and deliverable tracking.
• Proven experience managing training programmes, incubators, accelerators, mentorship programmes or enterprise development initiatives.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders, including project teams, trainers, mentors, consultants and implementing partners.
• Demonstrated ability to organise regional training events, workshops, bootcamps and pitch events.
• Experience with donor-funded projects and donor reporting requirements is an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong planning, organisational and coordination skills.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and follow-up.
• Ability to hold multiple workstreams to deadlines under pressure.
• Attention to detail in trackers, schedules and reporting.