Project Coordination

Keep active projects running smoothly, responsibly, and safely — supporting students, coaches, and partners every step of the way.

At I2Impact, our mission is to empower students to create real, lasting social impact. We give young people the opportunity to work on meaningful, real‑life challenges and to grow as the next generation of changemakers. Our approach is built on four strong pillars, each offering a unique way to discover, experience, and create impact.

Our Pillars

How we create impact together

Introduce 2 Impact

Out-of-the-box events that open the doors to business for good and social entrepreneurship. Students meet role models, discover innovative ideas, and explore how purpose and business go hand in hand.

Inspire 2 Impact

Workshops, trainings, and hands‑on sessions that equip motivated students with the skills, tools, and mindset needed to make a difference — whether starting with a concrete case or a passion to help.

Immerse 2 Impact

A behind‑the‑scenes dive into real social ventures. Students connect with purpose‑driven organisations, join immersive visits, or take part in an impact traineeship alongside changemakers.

Implement 2 Impact

An opportunity to create tangible impact through a multidisciplinary, cross‑cultural social entrepreneurship project across the globe, contributing to positive change in communities worldwide.

About this pillar

Implement2Impact — From learning to action

Implement2Impact is I2Impact's hands-on impact pillar, designed for students who are ready to move from learning and exploration to concrete action. It enables motivated students to work on real-life social entrepreneurship and international solidarity projects, primarily in collaboration with partners all over the world.

Through Implement2Impact, students engage in multidisciplinary, cross‑cultural projects that address pressing social and economic challenges. Projects are carefully selected by I2Impact in partnership with purpose-driven organisations to ensure relevance, ethical engagement, and meaningful impact.

I2Impact plays an active role throughout the entire journey — including project selection, student–project matching, and continuous follow‑up with both students and partner organisations. Students receive structured guidance, tailored trainings, and practical tools to navigate complex contexts and deliver high-quality outcomes.

Implement2Impact places strong emphasis on learning quality and accountability: clear impact measurement frameworks assess both learning outcomes for students and tangible value created for partner organisations and communities. It is the culmination of the I2Impact journey — where knowledge, skills, and motivation come together to create real impact in the world.

The Project Coordinator works closely with

Project Coaches Project Students (PS) Implement2Impact Pillar Lead Legal Finance HR Marketing

The Role

Project Coordinator Member

The Project Coordinator plays a central operational and governance role within Implement2Impact. While Project Developers acquire and prepare new projects and Project Impact Members oversee impact quality, the PC ensures that active projects run smoothly, responsibly, and safely. Each PC typically manages one to three projects and is responsible for translating good intentions into structured learning and responsible impact.

Key responsibilities

Project Organisation, Governance & Oversight

  • Act as the internal operational owner of assigned projects (1–3 projects)
  • Track timelines, milestones, and deliverables throughout the academic year
  • Ensure projects are well structured, realistic, and aligned with I2Impact standards
  • Decide, together with the Implement Pillar Lead, whether projects remain fit‑for‑purpose (go / pause / stop)
  • Take critical decisions when necessary, including pausing or cancelling projects due to safety, ethical, or feasibility concerns

Student & Coach Support

  • Recruit, with HR, the coach and project students
  • Monitor the well‑being, motivation, and workload of project students and coaches
  • Act as a first escalation point for issues between students, coaches, and/or partner organisations
  • Support issue resolution in a constructive, responsible, and timely way
  • Organise reflection moments and learning debriefs to ensure learning is captured

Training Programme & Learning Support

  • Design and coordinate the Implement2Impact training programme for Project Students
  • Ensure a core training track of 3 predefined workshops (project management, ethics & power dynamics, impact reporting)
  • Define and organise a 4th adaptive workshop tailored to the specific needs of current projects and students
  • Coordinate trainers, materials, timing, and participation with the Pillar Lead and relevant chapters

Workshops & Programme Moments

  • Organise key programme moments: workshops (2 per semester), work sessions, and reflection sessions
  • Coordinate the initiation weekend in collaboration with HR
  • Organise the Night of the Presentations (NOP) — final presentations and evaluation moments
  • Ensure PS receive report templates, select jury members in advance, and coordinate logistics and evaluation criteria

Documentation & Knowledge Management

  • Provide project students with practical tools and templates for project execution and learning
  • Maintain a centralised library of past project documentation, final reports, impact evaluations, and lessons learned
  • Manage templates and guidance for project guidebooks, mid‑term reports, implementation and final reports
  • Oversee all administrative documentation: student contracts, insurance, reports, and compliance documents
  • Coordinate with Legal on contracts and insurance requirements

Ethics, Risk & Crisis Management

  • Ensure projects comply with ethical, legal, and insurance requirements in collaboration with Legal
  • Apply crisis protocols and escalation procedures when needed
  • Act proactively to reduce risks related to safety, wellbeing, or reputational harm

Evaluation, Go/No-Go Decisions & Ethical Storytelling

  • Participate in the Project Selection Day to select projects for the next academic year
  • Evaluate project teams throughout the year based on coach input, jury feedback, student progress, and partner feedback
  • Use evaluations to inform go / no‑go decisions for project continuation
  • Support students in telling impact stories responsibly and respectfully
  • Translate project outcomes into public‑facing content in collaboration with Marketing
  • Support fundraising and employer branding through authentic, ethical impact stories

Skills & Competencies

Organisational skills Multi-stakeholder management Sound judgment Conflict resolution Empathy & wellbeing awareness Cross-cultural contexts Detail-oriented Administrative & legal comfort Ethical standards Strong communication ★ International / NGO experience

Commitment

One full academic year, starting in summer with handover support for the next team

Approximately 8 hours per week

Support for other teams during peak periods

Open to Bachelor and Master students

What you gain

Hands‑on experience in project governance and operational leadership

Deep insight into managing social impact projects in international contexts

Experience working closely with students, coaches, and international partners

Strong skills in organisation, decision‑making, and crisis management

Experience coordinating with legal and communication functions

Personal growth in responsibility, leadership, and ethical decision‑making

Ready to lead projects from the inside?

Join the Project Coordination team and ensure every project runs safely, responsibly, and with real impact.

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