Red sweater Project
collaborates with developing communities in the creation of affordable,
accessible and advanced educational opportunities for children in rural
Tanzania. The organization operates The Mungere School near the town of Mto wa
Mbu in the northern Arusha Region.
Red Sweater Project
is accepting applications for an Office & Accounts Manager to manage the financial,
administrative and human resource operations of the organization and The
Mungere School.
Job
Description
The Office & Accounts
Manager will coordinate the daily functions of the
organizational office in Tanzania, while liaising with operations in the United
States, and provide support for administrative and school operations.
Service
Period
IMMEDIATE OPENING – December 14, 2016 (7 months)*
January 9 – June 16,
2017 (5 months)*
- ability
to combine periods for 11 months of service or more
Stipend USD $300 per month plus free
accommodation
Responsibilities
- Manage
both School and Organizational accounting and record-keeping - Assist
with human resource duties, including payroll - Support
Tanzanian staff and international volunteer program - Coordinate
School visitations, including liaising with partners and donors - Engage
Mungere students and/or community members in discussions and projects
designed to develop entrepreneurship - Communications
with staff and volunteers in U.S. and Tanzania - Contributions
to newsletter and fundraising materials
Qualifications
- Minimum
1 years’ experience in office administration and accounting - Previous
experience with bookkeeping or accounting software (preferably Quickbooks
or other cloud-based accounting software) - Organization
and attention to detail - Flexibility
to work individually and as part of a diverse team - Professionalism
and passion - Experience
traveling, living abroad a plus - Ability
to live in a developing community
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How We Pitch In:
- We pick
you up at Kilimanjaro Airport and transport you to your new home - We
arrange and furnish housing (communal) - We
provide orientation, familiarizing you with life in Tanzania and office
operations - We do
NOT charge volunteer program fees - We
provide a computer (but you are welcome and encouraged to bring your own) - We
provide assistance with travel planning and arrangements - We
welcome your input and value your suggestions
How You
Pitch In:
- You use
your passion and experience to the benefit of students - You
cover your living expenses (US$200-300/month average) - You pay
for airfare, visas (between US$200-800), and immunizations - You pay
for your health insurance and medical expenses (if any) - You
agree to follow our volunteer conduct and safety policy
Work, with a
side of Adventure
As you experience
life in a remote Maasai community and explore Tanzania’s scenery and wildlife,
it is difficult not to fall in love with Tanzania and its people.
Mungere Village is
nestled in Africa’s Great Rift Valley, a short distance from Lake Manyara,
Ngorongoro Crater, the Serengeti Plains and other unique destinations.
Travel further from
the village to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro or relax on the beaches of Zanzibar
Island.
To learn more, visit
www.redsweaterproject.org/volunteer
