Volunteer Project Manager

Established in 2008, the Reign Foundation promotes advanced education and provides grants for educators and employers, empowering individuals for personal and professional growth. Recently acquired by Refood, this partnership leverages Refood’s expansive resources and network to significantly expand the foundation's educational impact. By combining food security and educational outreach, we drive positive change and help individuals reach their fullest potential, fostering growth in the communities we serve. Our focus areas are advanced education initiatives; grants for educators and employers; and personal and professional growth programs. 

About the Project: Global Entrepreneurship:
The Global Entrepreneurship Program is a 12-session comprehensive training initiative designed to support individuals who wish to explore and develop entrepreneurial capabilities. The program brings together Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), trainers, and stakeholders from multiple countries to deliver practical, high-impact entrepreneurship education with a global perspective.

The Role:
The Volunteer Project Manager (PM) will be responsible for the end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution of the Global Entrepreneurship Program. This is a remote, part-time, volunteer role, ideal for a purpose-driven professional who wants to contribute their project management expertise to an international, impact-focused initiative. The PM will act as the central coordination point between SMEs, trainers, international stakeholders, internal teams, and the Board, ensuring the program is delivered on time, within scope, and to quality standards.

Time Commitment:  
Part-time (flexible hours aligned with project milestones) 
Estimated 5 hours per week 
Location: Fully remote
Duration: Project-based

Accountabilities:
1. Program Planning & Execution
Develop and maintain a comprehensive project plan covering all 12 training sessions
Define project scope, milestones, timelines, deliverables, and dependencies
Create and manage an actionable execution plan from preparation through program launch and completion
Track progress and ensure timely delivery of all program components
2. Curriculum & SME Coordination
Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure syllabus development is completed on schedule
Monitor content readiness and alignment with program objectives
Facilitate collaboration among SMEs to ensure consistency, quality, and coherence across sessions 
3. Stakeholder Management & Global Communication
Communicate and collaborate with stakeholders and partners across multiple countries
Build and maintain professional relationships with institutions, trainers, and collaborators
Serve as the primary point of contact between internal teams, external stakeholders, and the Board
4. Training Operations & Program Launch
Develop and manage the training timeline and preparation activities
Coordinate operational readiness and logistics leading up to program launch
Initiate and oversee the Train-the-Trainer (ToT) sessions
Ensure trainers and facilitators are aligned and prepared
5. Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
Monitor program implementation against defined milestones and KPIs
Review program delivery and overall effectiveness
Collect feedback from trainers, participants, and stakeholders
Prepare structured reports and provide insights, recommendations, and feedback to the Board
6. Governance, Risk & Coordination
Support alignment with organizational goals, governance standards, and program objectives
Identify potential risks and propose mitigation strategies
Ensure effective internal and external coordination throughout the program lifecycle
Key Performance Indicators:
Timely completion of syllabus development and training preparation
Successful delivery of the 12-session entrepreneurship program
Effective engagement of the right target audience
Endorsement, acknowledgment, or validation from engaged institutions or partners
Quality of stakeholder collaboration and overall program execution

Required Qualifications:
Proven experience as a Project Manager (education, training, social impact, or international programs preferred)
Strong project planning, coordination, and execution skills
Experience working with SMEs, trainers, or cross-functional teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently in a remote, volunteer environment
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with entrepreneurship programs, accelerators, or capacity-building initiatives
Exposure to international or cross-cultural projects
Familiarity with nonprofit, NGO, education, or social impact organizations
Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile) is an asset but not required