help2kids ,Volunteer Coordinator Jobs in Malawi

Volunteer
Coordinator

help2kids is looking for a
motivated candidate for the role of Volunteer Coordinator. Gain great
experience working with a small NGO in Malawi!

help2kids is a young, dynamic
organization located in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s largest city, which is
situated on the Indian Ocean and in Lifuwu, a small village on Lake Malawi in
Malawi. We help orphans by providing food, shelter, and lots of love at our
children’s home. We h

elp the community by providing support to local primary
and nursery schools. We promote sustainable development and socially
responsible tourism by feeding the profits from our guest houses in back into
our projects.

We
are currently seeking a Volunteer Coordinator in Malawi to help with volunteer
management, project management and various administrative tasks. In this role
you would be responsible for all aspects of our volunteer program, including
the application process, orientation, scheduling, and team-building events.
This is a great position for someone who is passionate about children and
volunteerism, and who is interested in gaining experience in the field.

Please
visit www.help2kids.org
and www.friendlygecko.com
for more information about us.

Job
Objective

Coordinate
all volunteer pre-arrival and post-arrival administration, including
answering volunteer inquiries, updating volunteer platforms and calendars,
following a step-by-step volunteer intake process, confirming airport
pick-up, sending volunteer certificates, surveys, requests for
sponsorship, etc.
Create
orientation and country introduction for new volunteers.
Create
and coordinate volunteer schedules, timetables, and meetings.
Work
with project managers to ensure that volunteers are integrated into
projects, being useful, and having a good and meaningful experience.
Help
volunteers plan and implement events such as field trips, theme weeks,
etc.
Conduct
site visits and provide on-site support to volunteers at our various
projects.
Provide
constant motivation to volunteers and work to continually improve their
experience.
Assist
with administrative tasks as requested.
Work
closely with staff in Malawi to ensure goals are met and overall success
of the project.

Qualifications

Things
we are looking for in the ideal candidate:

Six
month commitment, but longer commitment preferred
Fluency
in English (Additional languages – German, and / or French – preferred)
4-year
degree in tourism, international development, education or a related field
Exceptional
written and oral communication skills
Strong
interpersonal and team building skills
A
passion for working with children and youth
Ability
to work with limited resources in a sometimes challenging environment
Ability
to cultivate enthusiasm in others
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
Integrity,
adaptability, flexibility and willingness to chip in where needed
Be
willing to live on-site at the Friendly Gecko Guesthouse in a private room
Previous
experience living in Africa preferred
Drivers’
license and willingness to drive organization’s car (manual car)

Benefits

Allowances:
(1) Living allowance of USD 50 per month. This is sufficient to cover your
costs in our rural village. (2) Food allowance of USD 50 per month. (3)
Trips led with volunteers will be reimbursed to a limit.
Food
(breakfast and lunch only) and accommodation provided. The Volunteer
Coordinator will have their own private room, but a shared bathroom.
Laundry
and cleaning service provided.
Residence
permit provided.
We
DO NOT cover travel expenses.