Job Opportunity at The School of St Jude - Community Service Year Coordinator


Community Service Year Coordinator 

Job Summary
Want to work for one of the largest charities of its kind in Africa? Are you passionate about quality education for all and an idea of young people giving back to local government schools? Does it sound like we are talking about you...? Keep reading!

About Us
The School of St Jude is a pioneering leader in charitable education within Africa. We are giving 1,800 students free, quality education and 100’s of graduates access to higher education each year. This year, we provided more than 30,000 government school students with quality volunteer teachers. St Jude’s is funded by generous supporters from around the world who make our mission of giving bright, poor Tanzanian students a free,quality education possible.

Who are you:
Highly motivated self-starter who believes in quality education for all.
Critical thinker.
Collaborative and love working with a broad range of stakeholders, parents, community service volunteers, local government schools, government authorities, and community members
High level of attention to detail and multitasking
Enjoy working in a dynamic environment

What you’ll do
Support and oversee Beyond St Jude’s Officers with implementation of the Community Service Year program
Work with all stakeholders of the School (students, staff, families, communities) and beyond (community service volunteers, local government schools, government authorities, and general community) to improve the workings of the Program.
Develop and undertake research proposals
Multitasking - from interviewing people to running training sessions; to writing a project brief or travelling across the country to visit our tertiary scholars as way to support our tertiary team.

What we’re looking for
Bachelor Degree in Education, Education with Management or related field
3 to 4 years of experience in project management in an NGO or in related program
Proficient in written and spoken English
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills, time management, and ability to work independently
Excellent computer skills – Microsoft Word, Excel


Why us
The opportunity to use your talents and expertise to fight poverty through education and make a positive impact in Tanzania
A flexible and supportive community of international and local employees
Ample opportunities for career progression and development
Mid-morning tea and lunch (during working days)

Are you interested?
Send your cover letter and an up to date Curriculum Vitae to recruitment@schoolofstjude.co.tz
(subject line must include the reference number: TSOSJ/HR/BO/PR/BSJ/02/20)

Applications close on 11th September 2020, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.