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Job Title: EPAfrica Summer Team – Project Manager (PM)
Location: Kakamega, Kenya
Duration: Approximately 1st July – 13th September 2026, with limited flexibility on start and finish dates.
Start Date: UK-based training and preparation begins in June, with travel to Kenya for final pre-summer preparation in late June.
Compensation: Non-salaried placement,
About EPAfrica
EPAfrica (Education Partnerships Africa) is a volunteer-led charity working in partnership with rural secondary schools in East Africa. Our focus is on a win:win approach to skills development and capacity building. We recruit, train and support graduates in the UK to develop leadership and project management skills, while working in partnership with rural schools in East Africa to create sustainable improvements in education by investing in people, resources, infrastructure, and local capacity. Project Managers play an essential role in this work, engaging directly with schools, developing a strong understanding of the local context, and supporting meaningful, long-term projects.
Our volunteers work closely with schools to co-create solutions that enhance educational quality and expand opportunity for young people.
Role Overview
As a Project Manager, you’ll be a central leader within EPAfrica’s Summer Team. You’ll oversee Project Associates in their school placements, deliver high-impact training, coordinate programme delivery, and act as a key link between our UK team and our in-country projects. It’s a dynamic leadership role that blends operational management, pastoral care, and strategic decision-making.
Most importantly, you will help develop future global leaders, guiding PAs through experiences that shape their confidence, judgement, and understanding of international development.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Management
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Directly manage volunteers in-country, including Project Associates and the coordinator team.
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Lead Project Associates through their summer placements, offering guidance, structure, and motivation.
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Build strong partnerships with schools, managing expectations and setting boundaries for accommodation, travel and other logistics. This can include discussions around finances, travel and dietary requirements.
Training & Capacity Building
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With the support of coordinators, deliver training on project management, risk management, cultural awareness and responsible international capacity building.
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Create a psychologically safe and collaborative space for all volunteers and facilitate reflective discussions that strengthen leadership, critical thinking, and cross-cultural understanding.
Pastoral Support
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Act as the first point of contact for PA wellbeing, helping volunteers navigate challenges and thrive during their placements.
Programme Oversight
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Monitor project progress and help PAs resolve operational issues.
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Ensure investments align with EPAfrica’s mission and theory of change.
Monitoring & Evaluation
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Conduct school visits to assess impact and gather data for future decision-making.
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Visit potential partner schools and support long-term organisational learning.
Risk Management
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Respond to in-country issues with maturity, calm, and strong judgement.
Coordination & Communication
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Maintain clear and constructive communication with the UK charity team and local partners.
What We’re Looking For
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Alignment with EPAfrica’s values and operating model.
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A strong interest in building international partnerships - experience preferred.
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Evidence of leading and supporting teams with empathy and clarity.
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Strong communication skills across diverse cultural contexts.
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Facilitation skills and the ability to create psychologically safe and collaborative learning spaces
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Ability to stay calm under pressure, take initiative, and make sound decisions.
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Willingness to embrace semi-rural living and fast-paced environments.
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Experience and willingness to act with resilience and adaptability in new cultural contexts and settings (food, travel, communications, cultural expectations, etc.)
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Prior PA or Summer Team experience is a significant advantage.
What You’ll Gain
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Build on existing leadership experience with responsibility, influence, and visibility.
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Hands-on exposure to International Partnership building.
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The chance to help develop globally-minded young leaders.
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Deep cultural immersion in Western Kenya.
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Some candidates are able to have a mid-programme holiday to explore Kenya’s incredible landscapes (Mombasa, Maasai Mara, Nairobi, and more).
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A strong professional network within EPAfrica.
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Experience that stands out on a CV many alumni go on to roles at the FCDO, WHO, UN, Civil Service, and major consultancies.
Interested?
If you’re passionate about education, leadership, and making a tangible impact, we’d love to hear from you. This is a unique opportunity to step into a challenging, meaningful role, one that shapes communities, strengthens schools, and develops young leaders.
You’re welcome to apply with a friend and complete your summer placement together, just let us know in your application.
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Thank you!
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Orchards is looking for a reliable and organised volunteer to support our vision to see more women free from sexual exploitation. This role offers hands-on experience in the VAWG sector and the chance to contribute to the smooth running of our supported accommodation services.
Registered Charity
6 - 10
At Orchards our vision is to see women free from sexual exploitation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Jawbone Collective seeks a Volunteer Bookkeeping / Financial Recordkeeping support person to join our thriving arts organisation. As we continue to expand activities and our reach across the Southwest of England, we need someone with financial expertise to help strengthen our operational foundation.
You will work remotely alongside our dedicated management team to develop robust financial processes that will support our journey toward becoming a self-sustaining arts organisation. Your expertise will be instrumental in supporting us in managing our diverse revenue streams, including workshop fees, journal and poetry publications, grants (hopefully we get some soon) and event income.
As part of our inclusive creative community, you'll contribute to an organisation that champions diverse voices, including neurodivergent, disabled, LGBTQIA+ and working-class writers. While a love for literature isn't required, you'll be supporting a mission that makes literary opportunities accessible to all through affordable programs and free submission opportunities.
Role Description
- Initially organising a transition to accounting software
- Train team members in maintain financial records and bookkeeping
- Assist with financial reporting and planning
- Support budget management for our various programmes and publications
- Help track expenses related to workshops, events, and publishing activities
- Contribute to funding applications and financial governance
What We're Looking For
- Experience in financial management and
- Governance required for a CIC (desirable, or be willing to learn)
- An ability to train team members in necessary software for bookkeeping
- Strong organisational skills
- Ability to work with our creative community-focused team
- Understanding of arts organisation operations (desirable)
About Us
The Jawbone Collective is a dynamic arts organisation dedicated to nurturing creative voices across the Wessex Region. Founded in 2022, we've evolved from our initial mission of publishing the poetry collections of under represented groups to becoming a comprehensive creative hub offering multiple platforms for artistic expression. Our initiatives include the upcoming Jawbone Journal - May 2025; developing a Substack community, Jawbone Radio for spoken word performances; plus workshops - in person and online; and mentoring programs. Based in Dorset, we've established strong creative communities in Dorchester and Bridport as well as attracting attendees to real world activities coming from Dorset, Devon, Wiltshire and Somerset, whilst also maintaining an active online presence attracting people from the UK and across the world.
At our core, we're driven by a commitment to diversity and accessibility in the arts. Our community of 15 core creative members represents a rich tapestry of voices, including creatives from neurodivergent, disabled, LGBTQIA+, female and working class creators from various age groups and backgrounds. We are actively challenging publishing industry 'norms' by offering affordable and free submission opportunities. We are bridging the gap between performance and page poetry, and creating inclusive spaces where every creative voice can flourish. Through our various platforms and initiatives, we're building a supportive environment where artists can develop their craft, share their work, and connect with a broader creative community.
Working remotely however we would love to meet up with you from time to time.
You are most welcome to attend any of our events and workshops at no cost to yourself.
Amount of hours approx 8 - 16 hours a month depending on projects.
Cover Letter... we would like a few paragraphs about you and your interest in applying for volunteer work and how you feel you can help a community organisation.
Also if you move forward in the recruitment process, we will be seeking references and contact information of two referees.
Non Charity Employer
11 - 20
A Poet’s journey to publication and the navigation to a profession in literature and the sharing of their work is at the forefront of our mission.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.