Program Designer

EDU Africa, a third-party education partner based on the African continent, is searching for a dedicated, personable and enthusiastic individual to join our Higher Education programming team. This role will be based in Harare, Zimbabwe.

• Do you believe in the transformative power of education?
• Do you thrive in an environment where you can work with, and bounce ideas off, others?
• Are you great at following through with ideas, from start until finish?
• Do you love being challenged by new projects and ideas?
• Are you familiar with various contexts and cultures in sub-Saharan Africa?
• Do you have a postgraduate qualification (Honours degree and above)?
• If you answered yes to all of the above, this may just be the perfect position for you.

About EDU Africa

At EDU Africa, our mission is to develop and facilitate Transformative Learning Journeys through our

Faculty-led, Virtual Exchange, Study Abroad, School, and Service Learning programs. We customize unique, short-term (2 to 3 weeks long) educational programs across Sub-Saharan Africa for participants from international academic institutions. Our goal is for all participants to experience holistic transformation during their time with us. We also hope that they will become global agents of that change.

We are passionate about people, our environment, and education. Our vibrant team operates from three regional offices located in Kenya, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. We value the opportunity to build lasting relationships with our local communities, institutions, and partners. This helps to enable us to create remarkable, sustainable, and authentically African Transformative Learning Journeys.

Program Designer Mission

The core mission of the Program Designer is to curate, promote, and oversee transformative, innovative, and customised short-term educational programs for clients, both in-country and online. This entails collaborating with clients to ensure that the needs and learning outcomes of their students/participants are met.

Role outcomes

• Curate and craft innovative curricula (program proposals) in collaboration with clients
• Maintain and develop client relationships including lead nurturing and follow-ups
• Build and maintain Southern and West African community partner, contributor and institutional relationships
• Manage logistical aspects of a program (such as making bookings, overseeing travel arrangements, generating invoices, and financial reconciliations)

Key competencies

• Knowledge of curriculum design principles
• Excellent and friendly communicator, both verbally and in writing
• Strong organization skills
• Detail-oriented
• Adaptability & troubleshooting capabilities
• Intercultural competence
• High energy for innovation
• Ability to work within a hybrid, cross-continental team (remote and in-person)

Technical Skills

Good working knowledge of: Google Workspace, Zoom (critical)

Ability to learn how to use the following platforms/software quickly: Insightly CRM Software, Xero Accounting Software

Before applying, please read through our company values and their accompanying value statements.

Do these value statements resonate with you?

Friendliness: My friendliness and care for our team, our clients, and our community partners sets me apart from others.

Collaboration: I prize teamwork and partnership with all stakeholders as essential components of creating transformative educational experiences.

Innovation: My innovative spirit drives my curiosity, creativity, and responsiveness. It encourages me to continually be thinking about inventive ways to cultivate learning and challenge thinking.

Stewardship: I am deeply committed to treating the earth, its diverse resources, and its peoples with integrity and respect.

Learning: I desire to grow personally and become a co-investigator with our team, our clients, the learners we host, and the communities we partner with.

Qualifications & Other Requirements

• An appropriate Honours (minimum) or Masters degree is required
• General knowledge of at least two West African countries and contexts is an advantage
• Exposure to international students or personal study abroad experience is an advantage
• Previous experience in the higher education sector is an advantage

Diversity Statement

As an organisation that is committed to listening to, learning from, and celebrating African voices, we believe our team should reflect the variety of the African continent. We earnestly believe in the richness of diversity and the immense value it brings to the workplace. As such, we have undertaken an organisation-wide commitment to embed diversity training, education, and consciousness-raising in our policies and practices. We strive for an inclusive working environment where all employees are cared for, supported, and empowered. As such, we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

Start Date: As soon as possible

Package: To be determined based on skill and level of experience

To apply: Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for this role to Tafadzwa Muchopa – tafadzwa@edu-africa.com