Project Lead

You'll play a pivotal role in managing and delivering strategic initiatives that amplify diverse voices, strengthen community impact, and create opportunities for social mobility, inclusion, and empowerment across underrepresented groups.

What difference will you make?

What impact will you have?
As Project Lead, you will be the driving force behind initiatives that create real social change. Your leadership will

• Turn strategic ideas into tangible results that amplify diverse voices and promote inclusion.
• Enable partnerships with leading organizations, opening doors to opportunities for underrepresented communities.
• Help shape programs that foster social mobility, empowerment, and equity.
• Inspire and guide volunteers to deliver work that has a lasting positive impact on communities.

What's in it for you?

• Leadership Experience Gain hands-on experience leading high-impact projects from planning to execution.
• Professional Growth Build strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills that stand out on any CV.
• Networking Opportunities Connect with professionals and organizations across sectors, including top financial and corporate partners.
• Social Impact Play a key role in creating opportunities for underrepresented communities and driving meaningful change.
• Flexibility Work remotely with a supportive team and contribute your expertise around your schedule.

What are we looking for?

What are we looking for?
Experience

• Proven experience in project management or strategic initiatives (professional or volunteer).
• Familiarity with tools like Trello, Asana, or MS Project.
• Experience coordinating diverse teams and handling multiple priorities.

Skills

• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage timelines, deliverables, and budgets effectively.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.

Personal Qualities

• Leadership Inspires and motivates teams.
• Adaptability Comfortable managing change and challenges.
• Passion Committed to Connecting Stories CIC's mission.
• Collaboration Works well with others and values inclusion.

Availability & Commitment Requirement
We require volunteers who can commit adequate time, follow through on assigned tasks, and remain actively engaged throughout their involvement
.

Before applying, please ensure that

• You can commit a minimum of 1–3 hours per week
• You are able to attend scheduled meetings, planning sessions, and team check-ins
• You are prepared to contribute steadily over a minimum period of 3–6 months
• You have the capacity to deliver assigned tasks on time with professionalism
• To maintain continuity and uphold programme quality, volunteers who are unable to meet these availability and engagement requirements may be discontinued after the first three weeks.

What will you be doing?

As a
Project Lead
, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering initiatives that bring our mission to life. You'll ensure strategies and projects—such as corporate research, partnership development, and content creation—are executed efficiently and effectively.

What will you be doing?

• Project Management Own strategic projects from start to finish—create plans and roadmaps with objectives, timelines, and deliverables, monitor progress, and address risks to keep everything on track.
• Team Leadership Coordinate and inspire volunteers, provide clear guidance and mentorship, and foster a positive, inclusive, results-driven environment.
• Stakeholder Collaboration Act as the main point of contact, liaising with internal teams and external partners to align efforts and build strong, impactful relationships.
• Resource Management Allocate resources effectively, identify gaps, and secure additional support such as volunteers or sponsorships when needed.
• Impact Evaluation Track and measure outcomes, resolve challenges, and prepare reports and presentations to showcase progress and lessons learned.