Sponsorship Director | Deadline: 15th January, 2019
Tanzania
Education Corp (TEC), a Boston-based NGO, has supported the Tumaini
Schools in northern Tanzania since 2008. Tumaini Schools operate three
private, English-language, non-profit schools with a combined enrollment
of 1,100 students. The preschool and primary school are located in
Karatu, three hours west of Arusha. The secondary school, Tumaini
Senior, is located in Makuyuni, an hour west of Arusha. The oldest of
the schools, Tumaini Junior, is a K-7 school, opened in 2004, and its
graduates consistently rank in the top 1% among Tanzania’s over 15,000
primary schools. Tumaini Schools
recruit primarily from families residing in the local areas. TEC raises
funds for major school construction projects and provides financial aid
to Tumaini students through its Sponsorship Program. TEC has also
supported the development of libraries, computer labs and special
courses.
Position
TEC
is looking for a full-time Sponsorship Director to join our team based
in Karatu. Main responsibilities include coordinating and conducting
visitor day tours and managing donor/student relationships with over 100
student sponsors. The position requires strong interpersonal skills,
attention to detail and the ability to work across all levels of the
organization.
Responsibilities
• Facilitate visitor tours (sometimes at the very last minute) primarily to the Junior School and cultivate donor relationships through follow up emails. The job is intense during tour season, June to Sept, but then more relaxed. There is a lot of email correspondence.
• Facilitate visitor tours (sometimes at the very last minute) primarily to the Junior School and cultivate donor relationships through follow up emails. The job is intense during tour season, June to Sept, but then more relaxed. There is a lot of email correspondence.
•
Work one-on-one with 120+ sponsored students to write formal letters to
sponsors twice a year in May and November as well as facilitating more
casual correspondence between students and sponsors.
• Photograph events and activities and provide written content for social media and website team in US.
• Work 2 days a week in Tumaini Junior School library, sometimes on weekends
•
Collaborate with Program Director, a second full time staff position,
in Karatu. Both position have the flexibility to take on other projects.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in East Africa is a plus.
• Highly collaborative style; ability to create relationships with staff, volunteers, and people from diverse backgrounds
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• Must be willing and able to adapt to Tanzania’s culture
• Self-starter, able to work independently, and entrepreneurial; enjoys creating and implementing new initiatives
• Sincere commitment to TEC mission
Commitment
A one-year commitment, with arrival date in Karatu, Tanzania February 2019. This commitment can be extended upon mutual agreement.
Compensation
• $500 a month stipend deposited into a US bank account on the last day of every month. TEC views you as an independent contractor and, as a result, you are responsible for all taxes owed (including Social Security, Medicare, federal and state income taxes).
Details at a glance
On-site Location
Full Time Schedule
Contract
4-Year Degree Required
Benefits
· Work visa fees paid by TEC.
· Reimbursement for all out-of-pocket expenses related to TEC, paid monthly.
· Rent, utilities (includes internet and a local phone) and housekeeper for a two bedroom to be shared. Own bedroom. Food is not included.
· One round trip ticket from your home to Kilimanjaro Airport in Arusha, not to exceed a total of $2,000
· Shared Apple laptop for TEC business; we encourage you to bring your own for personal use.
· Three weeks of paid vacation excluding June-September
· Does not include costs of immunizations
Level of Language Proficiency
-must be fluent in English
-working knowledge of kiswahili helpful but not required
How To Apply
frankdlee001@gmail.com
https://www.tanzaniaeducationcorp.org
Please send resume and cover letter to Frank Lee at frankdlee001@gmail.com
Location Karatu, TZ
Start Date February 4, 2019
Application Deadline January 15, 2019
Salary $500 per month stipend
• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in East Africa is a plus.
• Highly collaborative style; ability to create relationships with staff, volunteers, and people from diverse backgrounds
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• Must be willing and able to adapt to Tanzania’s culture
• Self-starter, able to work independently, and entrepreneurial; enjoys creating and implementing new initiatives
• Sincere commitment to TEC mission
Commitment
A one-year commitment, with arrival date in Karatu, Tanzania February 2019. This commitment can be extended upon mutual agreement.
Compensation
• $500 a month stipend deposited into a US bank account on the last day of every month. TEC views you as an independent contractor and, as a result, you are responsible for all taxes owed (including Social Security, Medicare, federal and state income taxes).
Details at a glance
On-site Location
Full Time Schedule
Contract
4-Year Degree Required
Benefits
· Work visa fees paid by TEC.
· Reimbursement for all out-of-pocket expenses related to TEC, paid monthly.
· Rent, utilities (includes internet and a local phone) and housekeeper for a two bedroom to be shared. Own bedroom. Food is not included.
· One round trip ticket from your home to Kilimanjaro Airport in Arusha, not to exceed a total of $2,000
· Shared Apple laptop for TEC business; we encourage you to bring your own for personal use.
· Three weeks of paid vacation excluding June-September
· Does not include costs of immunizations
Level of Language Proficiency
-must be fluent in English
-working knowledge of kiswahili helpful but not required
How To Apply
frankdlee001@gmail.com
https://www.tanzaniaeducationcorp.org
Please send resume and cover letter to Frank Lee at frankdlee001@gmail.com
Location Karatu, TZ
Start Date February 4, 2019
Application Deadline January 15, 2019
Salary $500 per month stipend
