The Smart Africa Alliance is hiring a SAMA Digital Skills Associate Project Manager to support the implementation of digital skills initiatives under its flagship Smart Africa Markets for All (SAMA) programme. This full-time role is based in Kigali and offers a strategic opportunity to contribute to Africa’s digital workforce and future-of-work agenda. The application deadline is 12 April 2026 (11:00 PM GMT+2). About Smart Africa Smart Africa is a multilateral alliance of African governments, international institutions, and private sector partners working to accelerate digital transformation across the continent. Since its establishment in 2014, the alliance has focused on building a single digital market in Africa by 2030, leveraging ICT to drive inclusive economic growth, innovation, and job creation. About the SAMA Programme The Smart Africa Markets for All (SAMA) programme is a multi-country initiative (2026–2029) supported by the Mastercard Foundation. It aims to create over 35,000 dignified work opportunities for youth across: Kenya Rwanda Uganda Ghana Benin Zambia With a strong inclusion focus, 70% of beneficiaries are women, particularly young women in the informal economy. The programme is structured around three pillars: Digital Innovation & Entrepreneurship Digital Skills Development (Intervention 2) Institutional Capacity Building & Policy Reform Role Overview The SAMA Digital Skills Associate Project Manager supports the delivery of digital skills and employability initiatives, ensuring quality, coordination, and impact across multiple countries. The role works closely with implementing partners, governments, and the Smart Africa Digital Academy platform. Key Responsibilities Programme Implementation Support Support planning and execution of digital skills initiatives Coordinate training programmes across participating countries Ensure alignment with programme objectives and work plans Technical Oversight of Digital Skills Provide technical support for training design and delivery Align content with emerging skills such as: Digital literacy Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence Data and entrepreneurship skills Ensure inclusion of women, persons with disabilities, and marginalized youth Smart Africa Digital Academy (SADA) Coordination Support management of the SADA platform Coordinate onboarding of learners and training partners Monitor performance of e-learning tools and modules Provide technical support for digital training deployment Monitoring, Evaluation and Quality Assurance Track programme performance indicators and learning outcomes Ensure quality standards across training programmes Support data collection and analysis on participation and completion rates Contribute to monitoring and evaluation reporting Stakeholder Coordination Engage implementing and training partners Support collaboration with governments and member states Facilitate participation in initiatives such as SADA4Youth Reporting and Documentation Prepare quarterly and annual progress reports Document lessons learned and best practices Maintain programme records and training documentation Candidate Profile Education Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred in: Information Technology Digital Education Project Management Related fields Experience Minimum 7 years in digital skills programmes or training initiatives Experience with e-learning platforms or digital academies Experience in multi-country or donor-funded programmes (advantage) Strong background in monitoring and evaluation of training outcomes Experience working with governments and development partners Technical Competencies Digital skills programme management E-learning platform coordination Training programme implementation Monitoring and evaluation of learning outcomes Knowledge of emerging digital and workforce trends Ability to link training with employability and entrepreneurship opportunities Attributes Strong organisational and project management skills Effective communication and reporting abilities Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion Ability to work in multi-stakeholder and multicultural environments Language Requirements Fluency in English and French (required) Contract Details Contract Type: Full-time employment Duration: Initial 1 year (renewable up to 3 years) Location: Kigali, Rwanda Application Process Applicants must submit the following to hr@smartafrica.org with the subject line:“SAMA Digital Skills APM” Required documents: Detailed CV (English or French) Cover letter outlining suitability Academic and professional certificates Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Female candidates and applicants from across Africa are strongly encouraged to apply. Career Impact This role provides a unique opportunity to shape Africa’s digital talent pipeline by supporting large-scale training initiatives that prepare young people for the future of work. The successful candidate will contribute to inclusive economic growth and digital transformation across the continent. VISIT OFFICIAL WEBSITE TO APPLY or more opportunities such as these please follow us on Facebook, Instagram , WhatsApp, Twitter, LinkedIn and Telegram Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the organization seeking for a manager. For any inquiries, please contact the official organization directly. Please do not send your applications to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.