Secretary & Programme Coordinator

What you will be responsible for

• Prepare meeting agendas and coordinate meetings.
• Record decisions, minutes and action points.
• Maintain the master programme calendar.
• Maintain action trackers and follow up owners and deadlines.
• Manage official committee correspondence.
• Compile regional and functional reports.
• Maintain organised documents and controlled records.
• Prepare clear progress summaries.
• Flag delays, incomplete actions and administrative risks.

What this role requires

• Integrity, reliability and commitment to accountable public leadership.
• Strong interpersonal and communication ability.
• Ability to collaborate with people from different communities and backgrounds.
• Initiative and ability to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to meet agreed targets and deadlines.
• Basic competence with digital communication and collaborative working tools.
• Willingness to participate in meetings, training and occasional field activities.
• Respect for confidentiality, data protection and applicable laws.
• Willingness to serve the organisation rather than advance personal political ambitions.
• Previous political-party experience is not required.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Strong writing and communication ability.
• Competence with spreadsheets, documents and collaborative platforms.
• Professional and persistent follow-up.
• Ability to manage information securely and accurately.
• Administrative, project or programme experience is advantageous.

What you can gain through service

• Training and practical experience in national-scale organisation building.
• Exposure to candidate recruitment, volunteer mobilisation and community organising.
• Mentorship and structured leadership development.
• Practical project, strategy, communication and leadership capabilities.
• Cross-regional professional and civic networks.
• Formal recognition of service and contribution.
• Performance-based references for future opportunities.
• Access to specialised learning and development opportunities.
• Consideration for future paid, leadership or project roles subject to merit, organisational need and available resources.
• Approved field support where resources permit.

Appointment does not guarantee future employment, political nomination or candidature.