Opportunity to Join Seedbuilders as a Learning Community Coordinator
The Learning Community Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the implementation of our program’s community learning initiatives. The role focuses on fostering active participation, peer-to-peer collaboration, and access to learning resources among program beneficiaries. The Learning Community Coordinator will work directly with program participants, particularly marginalized youth and young women to ensure a supportive and inclusive learning environment that promotes their growth and success within the program. Support to be provided will be both physically and virtually.
Key Responsibilities
Community Learning Facilitation
- Facilitate the delivery of community-based learning initiatives and webinars, including peer learning & mentorship sessions.
- Organize and moderate physical & virtual learning forums to encourage knowledge sharing and collaborative problem-solving.
- Build rapport with participants to understand their learning goals and help them navigate available program resources and opportunities.
Participant Engagement and Support
- Maintain consistent and responsive communication with participants using messaging groups and other engagement channels.
- Monitor participant engagement levels to identify learners who may require additional support, and implement targeted interventions to boost participation.
- Support participants in accessing peer mentoring and other learning support structures embedded within the program.
Community Culture and Inclusion
- Implement and promote an inclusive, respectful, and supportive community, environment that values diversity, equity, and collaboration.
- Assist in fostering a sense of belonging and shared purpose within the participant community.
- Serve as a point of contact for community feedback and concerns related to GDEI.
- Provide feedback to the Community Managers regarding participant needs, challenges, and suggestions to improve learning experiences and engagement strategies.
Communication and Feedback
- Document and share 2 compelling stories of participant impact, learning progress, and community highlights monthly.
- Lead at least 1 community event and collaborative activity every quarter.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
- Help maintain accurate records of community learning activities, participant attendance, and learning outcomes.
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by capturing data, sharing lessons learned, and other activities as assigned by the MERL team.
Expected Qualification
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Communications, Community Development, or a related field
Experience:
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in community engagement, learning facilitation, or youth-focused programs.
- Experience working with underserved or marginalized groups is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with managing learning communities or peer support groups is a plus.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills to guide group interactions and learning experiences.
- Ability to build trust and rapport with young people from diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Proficiency in digital communication tools (e.g., WhatsApp, Telegram, Google Workspace, Zoom).
- Enthusiastic about youth development, gender inclusion, and social impact. Comfortable working independently and in a fast paced environment.