Program Manager
DataraFlow is looking for someone who can take full ownership of its learning program. This is a hands-on remote role for a person who is organized, proactive, and passionate about helping African talent grow in data science and AI. If you are good at managing people, keeping programs on track, and solving problems before they happen, this role is for you.
Program Manager — DataraFlow
Hiring: DataraFlow
Location: Nigeria Remote
Salary: ₦150,000 - ₦200,000
Deadline: 2026-09-20
Schedule: Availability across cohort schedule in WAT
Type: Full-Time, Reports to Director of Programs
Description
DataraFlow is an accountability-driven talent accelerator in Africa. It runs a free and intensive six-month program focused on Data Science, Machine Learning, and Generative AI for African professionals. The program is structured around daily milestones, weekly deliverables, and a clear removal policy designed to ensure that graduates demonstrate commitment and completion. The organization is focused on building proof of skill rather than selling hope. The Program Manager will serve as the operational backbone of the cohort, working between participants, mentors, and leadership to ensure the six-month cycle runs smoothly from start to finish. This is a role for someone who takes ownership, works independently, and is accountable for results.
Benefits:
- Fully remote work within Nigeria
- Opportunity to work at the center of a high-impact talent accelerator for African professionals
- Direct experience leading a cohort in data science, machine learning, and generative AI education
- Chance to build strong operational and leadership experience working with mentors and leadership
Responsibilities:
- Own and manage the cohort calendar, milestones, and the weekly deliverable cycle
- Track participant progress against milestones and apply the removal policy in a consistent and fair manner
- Run orientation, weekly sessions, and program checkpoints from start to finish
- Act as the main point of contact for all participants
- Detect early signs of disengagement and step in to prevent dropout
- Take ownership of retention and graduation rates as key performance measures
- Recruit, onboard, and coordinate mentors throughout the cohort
- Ensure proper matching between mentors and participants and follow through on engagement
- Manage Discord, publication sites, and learning platforms
- Keep program documentation and participant records up to date
- Provide regular reports on cohort health and potential risks to leadership without waiting to be asked
Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years experience in program management, community management, operations, or a similar field
- Proven experience running a program or cohort from beginning to end
- Strong written communication skills with ability to write to participants daily
- Comfortable using Discord, Zoho or similar tools, learning platforms or portals, and spreadsheets
- Reliable internet connection and availability to work across the cohort schedule in WAT
- Genuine interest in data science and AI education and in developing African talent
- Background in edtech, bootcamps, or talent accelerators is an added advantage
- Familiarity with data science or AI fundamentals is an added advantage
- Experience managing volunteer or mentor networks is an added advantage
Required skills
- Program and cohort management
- Strong ownership and independent judgment
- Proactive problem identification and solution execution
- Excellent planning, prioritization, and timely delivery
- Strong written communication
- Community engagement and participant support
- Mentor recruitment and coordination
- Use of Discord, Zoho, learning management systems, and spreadsheets
- Reporting and documentation
How To Apply
Apply before the deadline through the official DataraFlow jobs portal. DataraFlow does not charge any fee to process an application. If you have already applied, you can check your application status on their website.
Why Apply
This role is more than just coordination, it places you in full charge of outcomes. It is ideal for someone who wants real responsibility and the freedom to make decisions. You will gain direct exposure to the growing fields of data science and AI while contributing to the development of talent across Africa. Since the program is remote and structured, it offers a chance to grow your operations and leadership profile in the edtech space.
Before You Apply
Make sure you have concrete examples of a program or community you have managed end to end, including how you handled retention and participant challenges. Highlight your experience with tools like Discord and Zoho and show evidence of strong written communication. Prepare to demonstrate how you take initiative without waiting for direction, as this is a core requirement for the role.
