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Program Coordinator Jobs in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa at Imam Development Program
Title: Program Coordinator
Company: Imam Development Program
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Company Description
The Imam Development Program (IDP) is a registered non-profit organization committed to nurturing exemplary Imams to become effective community leaders and drive positive change. Over the past decade, IDP has supported over 640 Imams across 15 countries, including South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria and Malawi, impacting communities through tailored training and support initiatives. By fostering strong, compassionate leaders, IDP aims to promote unity, education, and improved well-being on a global scale. Dedicated to preserving the deen and creating a legacy of visionary leadership, IDP is helping transform communities for generations to come. Learn more at www.imamdp.org or contact [email protected].
Role Description
The Program Coordinator for the Knowledge and Spirituality Area is responsible for designing, executing, and overseeing the development of all projects and systems related to the spiritual and intellectual growth of Imams. The role requires strategic design, system implementation, and the continuous delivery and tracking of impactful, well-structured learning and spiritual development programs. The Coordinator will serve as the area lead for both Knowledge and Spirituality, driving execution while building the foundation for long-term scale.
1. Strategic Development
– Design and establish systems and frameworks for the Knowledge and Spirituality Program Areas.
– Develop strategic plans and roadmaps for all active projects, ensuring alignment with the overall IDP mission.
– Build monitoring, reporting, and feedback systems to measure outcomes and refine delivery.
2. Program Implementation and Oversight
– Lead implementation and operations for: Knowledge+ Course – Oversee distribution, progress tracking, assessment management, and Imam support.
– Pearls of Wisdom (PoW) – Oversee reading project, content collection, evaluation, and dissemination.
– Jumuah Khutbah Support Project – Coordinate topic dissemination, audio submissions, evaluation, and publication.
– Content Translation – Facilitate the contextual adaptation and language translation of program materials to ensure accessibility and relevance for Imams across diverse regions.
– Sacred Journeys – Plan and implement Hajj, Umrah, and other spiritually uplifting travel-based experiences for Imams.
– Spiritual Retreats – Organize and assess annual retreats to promote spiritual development.
– Spiritual Programs – Encourage and track Imam engagement in extra worship, self-development, and spiritual mentorship.
– Manage scheduling, resourcing, and logistical coordination across projects.
3. Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
– Implement systems to collect participation data, performance metrics, and qualitative feedback across Knowledge and Spirituality areas.
– Submit regular reports to the Head of Programs and other relevant stakeholders.
– Maintain thorough records of project milestones, participant outputs, and evaluation outcomes.
– Ensure all project reporting aligns with donor and internal leadership needs.
4. Stakeholder Engagement & Content Dissemination
– Engage directly with Imams to ensure content relevance and impact.
– Collaborate with the marketing and media team to publish khutbahs, PoWs, and learning resources.
– Serve as a liaison with AlKauthar and other knowledge providers.
– Represent IDP in relevant events, seminars, or public platforms.
5. Learning and System Refinement
– Identify learning needs from feedback and project data.
Adapt systems to improve user experience and optimize learning/spiritual outcomes.
– Curate and design new learning pathways and development interventions.
Qualifications
– Bachelor's degree or higher in Islamic Studies, Education, Project Management, or a related field.
– Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in program or educational leadership, preferably in a non-profit or Islamic environment.
– Experience working with scholars, Imams, or faith-based communities is highly advantageous.
– Strong Islamic foundation with deep respect for scholarly tradition.
– Interested candidates are requested to submit their CV via email to [email protected]