Graduate Community Coordinator: Addis Ababa

Do you enjoy building communities that don’t just engage, but create real outcomes? Are you highly organised, quick to learn, and able to take ownership of initiatives from idea to execution? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where you can coordinate across teams, solve problems, and deliver high-quality work? Are you excited by the opportunity to support graduates in their transition to careers while helping build a strong, connected, and impactful community? We are looking for a proactive and driven operator who takes ownership, moves quickly, and is motivated by delivering tangible outcomes. You will be responsible for creating meaningful experiences for graduates, using data to improve engagement and outcomes, and actively contributing to building a strong and growing ecosystem of graduates, partners, and opportunities. If you are comfortable working across both online and in-person environments, enjoy experimenting with new approaches, and are motivated by continuous improvement and tangible impact, this could be the role for you. About ALX Africa ALX Africa, a non-profit organisation under the ALX Foundation, is dedicated to unlocking the potential of Africa's digital future. Formerly part of Sand Tech Holdings, we've embarked on an independent journey to provide world-class tech skills training and career acceleration programmes. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide, upskill and re-skill talent, and create a generation of innovative leaders. By 2030, we aim to empower 2 million Africans to secure sustainable tech careers. With hubs in 8 cities across Africa and counting, we provide safe access to quality learning and a dedicated network of expert instructors. Our innovative programmes equip learners with the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today's rapidly evolving tech industry. Through a combination of rigorous coursework, industry partnerships, and hands-on projects, we prepare our students for in-demand roles in software engineering, data science, and cybersecurity. We achieve this by: Providing young professionals with access to the most in-demand tech skills that will power the future. Empowering the next generation of technology innovators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders through challenging, real-world coursework. Building a lifelong, impactful community of tech professionals that supports them at all stages of their career journey. Our impact thus far: 347k+ graduates since 2020 257k youth in work 31k youth starting own ventures 60k youth in jobs created by entrepreneurs Visit our website www.alxafrica.com to learn more about our digital revolution. Role Summary As the Graduate Community Coordinator, you will play a critical role in enabling our graduate community to drive career success, sustained engagement, and meaningful outcomes. You will design and execute high-impact initiatives that support the transition from learner to graduate, while strengthening participation, connection, and sustained engagement. This role sits at the intersection of community building, relationship management, partnerships, event execution, and data analytics. While primarily focused on execution, you will also contribute insights and on-the-ground learnings to inform broader community strategy. You will work cross-functionally to ensure graduates remain connected, supported, and positioned for career success. In parallel, you will help activate graduates as contributors to ALX’s growth through referrals, storytelling, and community-led initiatives that strengthen brand and recruitment. Specific Responsibilities Graduate Transition Career Enablement Support graduates in their transition from learning into career pathways through immersive sessions, workshops, hackathons, CTFs, and industry engagement events. Design and coordinate career-focused activations, including career fairs, talent pipeline initiatives, and employer engagement sessions. Collaborate with part ... (truncated, view full listing at source)