WomenCraft is a
community-driven social enterprise operating from Ngara, Tanzania.
WomenCraft’s mission is to increase economic opportunity in
the post-conflict tri-border area of Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi by bringing
rural women together,
facilitating their growth and connecting their artistry to the global
marketplace. Through WomenCraft, over 300 artisans advance themselves, raise
stronger, families, stimulate their com
munities and inspire the world around
them.
Position
Description:
This is an ideal opportunity for you gain experience in Social Enterprise
operations for a not-for-profit social enterprise while gaining hands-on,
real-world, international experience that will make a difference in the lives
of women in East Africa. You work along our local staff and artisan leaders to
help them build their skills and improve their ability to carry out their work.
Expected
Projects and Skills Learned:
Build the capacity
of local staff members and artisan leaders by providing training to help staff
effectively manage their projects.
- Provide
tailored on-the-job training to staff, including email drafting, computer
and software training so that the team is able to perform their job
functions. - Help
WomenCraft implement e-learning components and video training.
Assist Operations
Manager and Logistics Manager with functions related to WomenCraft’s
production:
Assist
Operations Manager with costing research to ensure that products are priced in
the most equitable way possible. Work with production team to gather accurate
information from the artisans.
Assist
Operations Manager and Training Manager with writing and testing Standard
Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Assist
Logistics Manager to research and propose solutions to help WomenCraft work out
solutions to logistical challenges, including raw material procurement and
storage;
Assist
to coordinate and implement the Artisan Design Competition.
Assist Social Impact
Coordinator with the planning and implementation of the Social Impact
Assessment.
- Assist
Social Impact Coordinator to gather and analyze data - Assist
Social Impact Coordinator to draft the Social Impact Assessment Report
Carry out other
functions as directed by our International Operations Manager.
Qualifications:
- Experience
with capacity building and training - Detail
oriented - Excellent
time management skills - Understanding
of East African culture - Interest
in women’s development and handicrafts - Demonstrated
excellence in oral and written communication skills
Ability
to be flexible and make contributions as a member of a team Previous
international travel, especially in the developing world, a plus
Ability to live and work in a remote environment
Interest
in fair trade, refugees and/or international development
Kiswahili
language skills preferred
This is an unpaid 3
month internship.
Please send a CV and
cover letter through email to info@womencraft.org and specify “SOCIAL
ENTERPRISE OPERATIONS INTERN” in the subject line. Please indicate dates of
availability.
