Tesala Africa – hiring Program Delivery Associate

About Us

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.

Job Title: Program Delivery Associate

Location: Jos, Plateau State
Engagement type: On-site

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.

Qualifications and 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.

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.

Required Documents

• A one-page cover letter outlining your motivation and relevant experience.
• A detailed and updated CV (maximum 2 pages).

METHOD OF APPLICATION 

Interested and qualified candidates should send the following to programmes@tesala.africa with the subject line: “Program Delivery Associate”

Application Deadline: 10, November 2026

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