help2kids is looking for a motivated
intern for the role of Children’s Home & Education Coordinator. Gain great
experience working with a small NGO in Tanzania!
help2kids is a young, dynamic
Swiss-based NGO operating in Africa. Our objective is to give some of the most
vulnerable children in Tanzania and Malawi access to the basic necessities that
all children deserve; education, food, healthcare, shelter, and a loving family
environment so that they can break out of the cycle of poverty and live happy,
productive lives. We believe in the power of education and the potential of all
children, and we strive
to help kids NOW!
help2kids operates several diverse
projects in Lifuwu, a small village in Malawi and in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s
largest city. In Malawi, we support a government primary school, a nursery and
day care program, and a medical center. In Tanzania, we run a children’s home
and a primary school, support a nursery school, and teach English classes for
adults. At all of our projects, international volunteers and local staff work
together to create an environment that will allow children to thrive.
We are currently
seeking a Children’s Home & Education Coordinator to help manage our
children’s home and nursery school in Tanzania. This is a great position for
someone who is passionate about improving children’s lives and wants to be an
active member of the lives of the 31 wonderful children living at our
children’s home.
To learn more about
us, please visit www.help2kids.org.
Tasks
Children’s
Home
- Continually
work with staff to create a happy, productive, value-based home
environment for the children - Work
closely with Children’s Home Director and staff to ensure adherence to
schedule, cleanliness, and rules, and report weekly to the help2kids
Director - Participate
in the children’s daily routine and lives – help with homework, cleaning,
bedtime preparation, etc. - Interact
with the children and work to continuously improve the quality of their
lives though creative programming, support, and love - Run
study hall and oversee volunteer tutoring sessions with children - Arrange
schedule and activities for children while on school holidays - Run
sponsorship program for children at the children’s home including
requests, communication, payment tracking and follow up (together with the
Marketing Assistant) - Keep
records of children’s grades, progress, health issues, etc. - Help
with staff development – basic computer training, workshops, etc. - Keep
the resources and donations organized - Assist
with other administrative tasks, as requested
Qualifications
Things we are
looking for in the ideal candidate:
- Fluency
in English (Additional languages – Swahili, German, and / or French –
preferred) - Exceptional
written and oral communication skills - A
passion for working with children and youth - Ability
to work with limited resources in a sometimes challenging environment - Flexibility
and willingness to chip in where needed - Proficiency
in Microsoft Office - Work
well under minimal supervision and be self-motivated - Work
well with team of local staff, foreign staff and international volunteers
- Be
willing to live on-site at the children’s home in an en-suite room shared
by one other intern. - Participate
in the children’s lives in a positive way and set a good example through
your behavior at all times - Previous
experience working with children required - Commitment
of at least one year required - Previous
development experience preferred - Previous
experience living in Africa preferred - University
degree required
How
to apply
Send your cover
letter and CV to info@help2kids.org by
the closing date. Please mention Children’s Home & Education Coordinator
Position in the subject field. Only candidates selected for an interview will
be contacted. We thank you in advance for your interest in the position. NO PHONE CALLS.
Please note:
The candidate must be able to start by July 1, 2014. Please mention your
available start date in your cover letter.
