(Malawian
national)
national)
Closing
date: 03 Jun 2016
date: 03 Jun 2016
Program
Coordinator
Coordinator
help2kids is looking for a
motivated Malawian national for the role of Program Coordinator. Gain great
experience working with a small NGO!
motivated Malawian national for the role of Program Coordinator. Gain great
experience working with a small NGO!
help2kids is a young, dynamic
organization located in Dar es Salaam and in Lifuwu, a small village on Lake
Malawi in Salima district. We help the community by providing support to local
primary and nursery schools. We promote sustainable development and socially
responsible tou
organization located in Dar es Salaam and in Lifuwu, a small village on Lake
Malawi in Salima district. We help the community by providing support to local
primary and nursery schools. We promote sustainable development and socially
responsible tou
rism by feeding the profits from our guest houses in back into
our projects.
We
are currently seeking a Program Coordinator in Malawi to help with our health,
sports and education projects, as well as fundraising. In this role you would
be responsible for such varied tasks as providing transport and support to
clinic staff to carry out the sikelo program, manage a football program
teaching life skills to students, work alongside international volunteers to
teach English classes to adult learners, and gain valuable experience in
grantwriting. This is a great position for someone who is passionate about
children, and who is interested in gaining experience in the field. This is a
full-time position, and the candidate must be willing to work a
Tuesday-Saturday, 8am – 5pm work day.
are currently seeking a Program Coordinator in Malawi to help with our health,
sports and education projects, as well as fundraising. In this role you would
be responsible for such varied tasks as providing transport and support to
clinic staff to carry out the sikelo program, manage a football program
teaching life skills to students, work alongside international volunteers to
teach English classes to adult learners, and gain valuable experience in
grantwriting. This is a great position for someone who is passionate about
children, and who is interested in gaining experience in the field. This is a
full-time position, and the candidate must be willing to work a
Tuesday-Saturday, 8am – 5pm work day.
Please
visit www.help2kids.org
and www.friendlygecko.com
for more information about us.
visit www.help2kids.org
and www.friendlygecko.com
for more information about us.
Job
Objective
Objective
Fundraising
20%
20%
- Build
connections and cultivate relationships with businesses and non-profits
within Malawi and internationally to procure funds for projects and
running costs of the organization. - Maintain
a database of past and potential donors, records of communication, and
assistance given to target requests. - Work
under the management of the marketing director and marketing assistant to
ensure our corporate identity and branding are upheld while meeting
fundraising goals. - Create
and send grant requests under deadlines while meeting goals set together
with the marketing team.
Project
Monitoring, Implementation and Evaluation 40%
Monitoring, Implementation and Evaluation 40%
- Assist
the field manager with carrying out donor-funded projects. - Assist
as needed in purchasing materials locally and in Salima, ensuring the budget
is being followed, monitoring the project’s progress, creating completion
reports for the donors, and evaluating the project.
Program
Coordination 40%
Coordination 40%
- Serve
as an assistant to the field manager in monitoring project sites regularly
and implementing programs. - Manage
the project planning and ongoing development in extracurricular
activities, such as English classes, kid’s corner, and the sports program,
under supervision by the field manager. - Serve
as the driver for twice weekly outreach clinics in surrounding rural
villages. - Represent
the organization at district health or education meetings as needed. - Meet
weekly with the field manager to set plans and communicate on project
needs or concerns.
Qualifications
Things
we are looking for in the ideal candidate:
we are looking for in the ideal candidate:
- Bachelor’s
degree in a related field - One
year commitment - Drivers’
license and ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle - Fluency
in English and Chichewa (ChiYao language skills are also an asset) - Exceptional
written and oral communication skills - Proficiency
in Microsoft Office and MS Excel - Work
well under minimal supervision and be self-motivated - A
passion for working with children and youth - Ability
to work with limited resources in a rural village - Work
well with team of local staff, foreign staff and international volunteers - Integrity,
adaptability, flexibility and willingness to chip in where needed
Benefits
- Salary
of USD 100 per month - Food
is provided (breakfast and lunch only) - Accommodation
can be provided in a dorm room with a shared bathroom if the candidate is
unable to commute - Laundry
and cleaning service provided
Please
send a cover letter and CV to info@help2kids.org
and specify “Program Coordinator” in the subject line.
send a cover letter and CV to info@help2kids.org
and specify “Program Coordinator” in the subject line.
We
require the candidate to start by 15 June 2016. Please indicate your available
start date in your cover letter, as well as explain why your experience and
education makes you well-suited for this position.
require the candidate to start by 15 June 2016. Please indicate your available
start date in your cover letter, as well as explain why your experience and
education makes you well-suited for this position.
NO
PHONE CALLS please.
PHONE CALLS please.
