help2kids is looking
for a motivated Marketing Coordinator. Gain great experience working with a
small NGO in Tanzania!
help2kids is a
young, dynamic organization located in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s largest city.
We help orphans and vulnerable children by providing food, shelter, and lots of
love at our Children’s Home. We help the community by working with and
providing budgetary support to a local nursery and primary school. We promote
sustainable development and socially respo
nsible tourism by feeding the profits
from our guest house back into our projects.
We are currently
seeking a Marketing Coordinator to manage our growing marketing needs at our
project in Tanzania with a possibility of travelling to Malawi if needed. This
position is unpaid, but all flights, accommodation, and visas will be covered.
Laptop and phone provided. The 12 month position will be held in Tanzania and
we are looking for someone to start by June 7th, 2017. This is a great position
for someone who is passionate about improving children’s lives, social media
savvy, a good writer /editor, and wants to be part of an international team.
To learn more about
us, please visit www.help2kids.org
and www.friendlygecko.com.
Tasks
- Post
regular social media updates (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) Tanzania
and Malawi. - Write
bi-monthly blog about our projects in Tanzania and oversee blogs from
Malawi. - Write
and compile quarterly Volunteer Newsletter (Tanzania / Malawi). - Write
funding proposals, as requested by the Field Manager/ Head Office (at
least 4-5 funding proposals each month). - Update
and improve website content. - Advertise
and update content about our programs on various volunteer platforms. - Gather
original photo and video content. - Photo
and video editing. - Responsible
for digital and print marketing/promotional material (banners, postcards,
flyers, etc.). - Coordinating
marketing efforts between Tanzania and Malawi. - Write
funding proposals, as requested by Head Office. - Other
marketing and fundraising tasks, as requested. - Working
together with Field Managers in Tanzania and Malawi and Head Office
Switzerland on specific cross border and international marketing projects. - Other
tasks, as requested, including helping out with general administration.
Qualifications
Things we are
looking for in the ideal candidate:
- Fluency
in English (Additional languages – Swahili and German considered great
advantage in this position). - 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. - Experience
with Photography and using a DSLR camera. - Proficiency
working with basic web programs/ CMS WordPress. - Must be
able to use Microsoft Office, Photoshop, and InDesign. - Comfortable
working with basic web programs. - Work
well under minimal supervision and be self-motivated. - Work
well with team of local staff, international staff and volunteers. - Be
willing to live in a dormitory at our guest house (www.friendlygecko.com) shared with
volunteers (6 bed room). - Willingness
to participate in the children’s lives in a positive way and set a good
example by your behavior at all times. - Commitment
of at least one year. - Previous
development experience preferred. - Previous
experience living in Africa preferred. - Experience
in picture / video editing preferred.
Benefits:
Food, housing,
flight, visa, travel and communication stipend provided. Laptop and phone
provided on the ground.
Send your cover
letter and CV to applications@help2kids.org by Monday May 29th, 2017. Mention
Marketing 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.