Toward Scaling Project Officer at Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT)

Terms of Reference:

• Coordinate day-to-day implementation of Toward Scaling projects to ensure smooth and timely delivery.
• Liaise with Scale Partners to monitor progress, gather updates, and identify areas requiring support.
• Plan and facilitate key program activities, including online (workshops, launch events, review sessions, and regular check-in meetings with partners).
• Support contracting, due diligence, reporting, and compliance processes in line with organizational requirements.
• Facilitate reflection and document partner learning, outcomes, and progress toward scaling goals.
• Collect, analyze, and synthesize project data and insights to inform program learning and contribute to the development of knowledge documents.
• Prepare periodic progress reports, briefs, and learning summaries for internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate communication and knowledge sharing across the Core Project
• Management team, Donor and Scale Partners.
• Utilize digital tools and collaborative platforms to enhance coordination, reporting, and information management.
• Identify and adopt digital and process innovations that improve program efficiency and learning.
• Other tasks, as may be required.

Expected Deliverables:

• Demonstrated commitment to the Mission and Vision of DOT
• Facilitate regular check-ins with partners
• Monthly progress summary reports and partner tracking updates.
• Document learning and case studies from Scale Projects and contribute to knowledge and learning products.
• Coordination and facilitation of key events (e.g., launch, learning sessions, review workshops, etc.).
• Accurate, timely reporting aligned with program requirements..
• Sensitivity to diversity and commitment to creating inclusive spaces for advocating the voices of underrepresented groups within the youth demographic

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Development Studies, Business, or related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in program or project coordination, preferably in innovation, development, or scaling-related initiatives.
• Strong digital literacy and familiarity with collaborative and data management tools.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and manage multiple priorities and stakeholders effectively.