We are looking for a
new Manager of our Volunteer/Guest
House in Lifuwu village, near the tourist favorite of Senga Bay
in central Malawi. It’s a beautiful guest house on the shores of Lake Malawi
with two dormitories, a private room, and a private cottage. The guest house
always accommodates between 8 and 15 volunteers for the non-profit organization
help2kids
and sometimes guests.
*We would prefer a
married couple, or 2 close friends or family members *to fill the positions of
guest house mana
ger and field manager together.** Please see the field manager
position at http://www.idealist.org/view/job/PbzWBkz45BJd/
Latest start date is
to arrive in Malawi by August 8th 2016. If applying as one half of a couple,
the benefits include a small, secure private house with electricity and running
water (but no plumbing) off site, as well as a shared car with the field
manager. Most meals are provided at the guest house.
Duties and
Responsibilities
Management
of the Volunteer/Guest House Friendly Gecko (14 beds)
Handling
and support of office administration for the Volunteer House
Handling
of all volunteer and guest accommodation concerns as needed; may include
weekend hours
Managing
a team of 7 local staff members, house repairs, and supply chain logistics for
the Volunteer House
Maintenance
and upkeep of the organization’s two vehicles
Weekly
reporting to the Board with updated accounting
we expect
Bachelor’s
degree in social sciences or hospitality
Experience
working in sub-Saharan Africa
Fluency
in English (German or familiarity with Bantu languages would also be a benefit)
Driver’s
license (must have)
Commitment
for 12 months
Excellent
written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge
of social media, online content management systems (WordPress), and Adobe
Creative Suite preferred
Outgoing
personality, flexibility and creativity, open-minded
Passion
for working in an international environment with a lot of different people and
cultures
Modest
salary, which is more than enough to cover living costs in rural Malawi
Free
housing
Shared
car
Most
meals and laundry services provided at guest house
Free
internet access
5
weeks of holiday
we cannot cover medical benefits or relocation costs
a look at www.friendlygecko.com
and www.help2kids.org
for more information about us and the work environment.
To apply, please
send an e-mail with your and your partner’s cover letters and CVs to info@help2kids.org.
Please specify your earliest available start dates.