Tesala Africa are hiring Program Delivery Associate
Founded with a bold vision to transform education and employment outcomes across Africa, TESALA International operates at the intersection of learning and livelihood.
- We believe that strong education systems and meaningful work opportunities are essential to individual advancement, economic resilience, and sustainable national development.
Role Overview
The Program Delivery Associate is an entry-level role supporting the day-to-day delivery of the organisation’s foundational learning and business literacy programmes for youth and women.
- Working under the guidance of the Director, Programs Delivery & Operations, the Associate helps keep activities on track, supports reporting and fundraising, and helps share our work with the public.
- We are looking for someone proactive: a person who spots what needs doing, follows up without being reminded, and raises problems early.
- This is a role for learning and growing, with coaching and support from senior colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Delivery and Workplan Tracking (35%)
Help plan and organise programme activities, including logistics, venues, materials, and participant mobilisation.
- Maintain the programme workplan and activity tracker, updating progress weekly.
- Follow up on upcoming deadlines and action points, and flag delays or risks early to the Director.
- Attend and support activities and community meetings in programme communities, as assigned.
Monitoring and Reporting (20%)
- Collect attendance and activity data using agreed tools, and check it for accuracy.
- Draft short activity reports and field updates for review.
- Gather stories of change, photos and quotes, with participants’ informed consent.
Grant Writing Support (20%)
- Research funding opportunities and keep a simple tracker of calls and deadlines.
- Gather information for proposals, such as organisational documents, programme data and budget inputs.
- Draft assigned sections of proposals and donor reports for review by senior staff.
Social Media and Communications (15%)
Draft social media posts on programme activities and impact, for approval before posting.
- Keep a simple monthly content calendar and post regularly on Evolve Africa’s channels.
- Organise photos and videos from activities, following consent and safeguarding guidelines.
Team and Community Support (10%)
Work alongside community facilitators and volunteers, and help with training logistics.
- Help make sure participants and communities can raise feedback or concerns.
- Contribute to team meetings, take notes, and follow up on agreed actions.
Working Relationships
Internal: Reports to the Director, Programs Delivery & Operations, and works with the Executive Director on reporting and communications. Collaborates with Finance and Admin and other team members.
- External: Engages with community leaders, women’s and youth groups, facilitators and volunteers and, when requested, partners and local officials.
Key Competencies
Proactive and organised: Takes initiative, plans, and follows up without being reminded.
- Reliable: Keeps track of tasks and deadlines and delivers on commitments.
- Good writer: Writes clear, accurate reports, proposal sections, and social media content.
- Community-minded: Respectful and approachable with participants and local leaders.
- Eager to learn: Welcomes feedback and is keen to grow in the role.
- Integrity: Handles information, resources, and participants’ data honestly and with care.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Mass Communication, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of experience in an NGO, programme, communications, or administrative role. NYSC and internships count.
- Strong written English.
- Comfortable with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, with some experience managing social media for an organisation or project.
- Basic understanding of safeguarding and consent when working with communities.
- Fluency in Hausa is required.
- Other Nigerian languages are an advantage.
- Willingness to travel periodically to programme communities.
Desirable:
- Experience supporting grant applications or donor reports; basic graphic design skills (for example, Canva); interest in education, livelihoods, or youth and women’s empowerment.
Required Documents
- A one-page cover letter outlining your motivation and relevant experience.
- A detailed and updated CV (maximum 2 pages).
Location: Jos, Plateau State
Deadline: 11 - November 2026
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send the following to:
with the subject line: “Program Delivery Associate”
