Education Program Coordinator

Position Overview:
The Education Program Coordinator will support the delivery and day-to-day operations of COV's education initiatives, including university scholarships (Bright Scholars), academic support for middle and high school students (Study Steps), and career readiness activities (Future Career Development Center). This position focuses on student engagement, program coordination, and collaboration with schools and community partners.
Responsibilities:
1. Program Coordination:
• Coordinate the implementation of education programs focused on student growth and success.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with students, families, schools, local partners, service providers, and experts/trainers to ensure smooth program delivery.
• Manage youth activities, learning opportunities, and community engagement events.
2. Community Liaison & Capacity Building
• Work closely with schools, local authorities, and community partners to strengthen local ownership and engagement in education initiatives.
• Provide basic guidance and support to partners to improve the delivery of services to students and families.
• Promote active participation among parents, school staff, and community groups to sustain program results.
3. Cross-Program Collaboration
• Coordinate with other COV teams (e.g., school improvement, water and sanitation, disability support, family economic empowerment) to ensure services complement each other.
• Identify opportunities where integrated support can enhance student well-being and learning outcomes.
• Contribute to shared planning as COV expands its impact in communities.
4. Monitoring & Learning
• Collect essential information on student progress and program activities.
• Share observations and feedback to help improve program quality and future planning.
• Support a culture of learning, innovation, and continuous improvement within the organization.
5. Communication & Reporting
• Maintain clear and accurate documentation of program activities.
• Assist with preparing short updates, success stories, and visuals for internal, partner, and donor communications.