OJECT FACILITATOR

VACANCY 

• Coordinate and facilitate Wikimedia trainings, contests, and community events1.
• Collaborate with volunteers, partners, and team members to successfully implement program activities1.
• Monitor project timelines and deliverables to ensure objectives are met1.
• Be available to travel to support project implementation1.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned by the Wikimedia Botswana team1.

Design and Communication

• Design promotional materials (posters, social media graphics, and event flyers)1.
• Promote Wikimedia Community User Group Botswana’s activities in English, Setswana, and other relevant languages1.
• Support media outreach efforts and help increase project visibility1.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain and update project documentation, project pages, social media platforms, and reports1.
• Prepare and submit regular project updates and grant reports in a timely manner1.
• Ensure proper documentation, knowledge sharing, and archiving of project materials1.

Finance and Administration

• Assist with financial reconciliation1.
• Ensure accurate recordkeeping of all project-related expenses1.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation of projects, assess impact, and identify areas for improvement1.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in I.T, Social Sciences, or Management1.

Experience

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in project management, preferably in the nonprofit, digital, or open knowledge sectors (Experience working within the Wikimedia movement is a plus)1.
• Proven track record of building and sustaining online communities1.

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong understanding of the Wikimedia Foundation’s goals, policies, and the broader open knowledge ecosystem1.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage diverse audiences1.
• Strong organizational and project management skills1.
• Proficiency in social media platforms and community management tools (e.g., Discourse, Slack, or similar platforms)1.
• Proficient in Setswana and English languages1.
• Proficient in Canva or other graphic design tools1.

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about African topics and empowerment through digital inclusion1.
• A strong sense of initiative, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently1.
• Diplomatic and solution-oriented with strong conflict resolution skills1.
• Open to learning and adapting in a fast-changing digital environment1.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience working with volunteer-driven initiatives or within a multicultural and diverse environment1.
• Familiarity with other open-source platforms and content management systems1.
• Knowledge of African cultures, or regional digital ecosystems is a plus1.
• Previous experience in organizing virtual events or webinars1.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive stipend1.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid (80% remote work)1.
• Opportunities for professional development and networking within the Wikimedia movement and nonprofit sector1.