Job description
help2kids is looking for
a motivated candidate for the role of Children’s Home & Nursery
Coordinator. Gain great experience working with a small NGO in Tanzania!
a motivated candidate for the role of Children’s Home & Nursery
Coordinator. Gain great experience working with a small NGO in Tanzania!
help2kids is a young,
dynamic Swiss-based NGO operating in Africa. Our objective is to give some of
the most vulnerable children in Tanzania and Malawi access to the basic
necessities that all children deserve; education, food, healthcare, shelter,
and a loving family environment so that they can break out of the cycle of
poverty and live happy, productive lives. We believe in the power of education
and the potential of all children, and we strive to help kids NOW!
dynamic Swiss-based NGO operating in Africa. Our objective is to give some of
the most vulnerable children in Tanzania and Malawi access to the basic
necessities that all children deserve; education, food, healthcare, shelter,
and a loving family environment so that they can break out of the cycle of
poverty and live happy, productive lives. We believe in the power of education
and the potential of all children, and we strive to help kids NOW!
help2kids operates
several diverse projects in Lifuwu, a small village in Malawi and in Dar es
Salaam, Tanzania’s largest city. In Malawi, we support a government primary
school, a nursery and day care program, and a medical center. In Tanzania, we
run a Children’s Home, a primary school, support a nursery school, and have a
Health Project. At all of our projects, international volunteers and local
staff work together to create an environment that will allow children to
thrive.
several diverse projects in Lifuwu, a small village in Malawi and in Dar es
Salaam, Tanzania’s largest city. In Malawi, we support a government primary
school, a nursery and day care program, and a medical center. In Tanzania, we
run a Children’s Home, a primary school, support a nursery school, and have a
Health Project. At all of our projects, international volunteers and local
staff work together to create an environment that will allow children to
thrive.
We are currently seeking a Children’s Home &
Nursery Coordinator to help manage our Children’s Home and nursery school in
Tanzania. This is a great position for someone who is passionate about
improving children’s lives and wants to be an active member of the lives of the
31 wonderful children living at our Children’s Home.
Nursery Coordinator to help manage our Children’s Home and nursery school in
Tanzania. This is a great position for someone who is passionate about
improving children’s lives and wants to be an active member of the lives of the
31 wonderful children living at our Children’s Home.
To learn more about us, please visit www.help2kids.org.
Tasks
Children’s Home
- Continually work with staff to create a happy,
productive, value-based home environment for the children - Work closely with Children’s Home Manager and
staff to ensure adherence to schedule, cleanliness, and rules, and report
weekly to the help2kids Field Manager - Participate in the children’s daily routine and
lives – help with homework, cleaning, bedtime preparation, etc. - Interact with the children and work to
continuously improve the quality of their lives though creative
programming, support, and love - Run study hall and oversee volunteer tutoring
sessions with children - Arrange schedule and activities for children
while on school holidays - Keep records of children’s grades, progress,
health issues, etc. - Help with staff development – basic computer training,
workshops, etc. - Keep the resources and donations organized
- Assist with other administrative tasks, as
requested
Mwandaliwa Nursery School
- Oversee the nursery school project, maintain a
nursery school curriculum, and work with Tanzanian manager and the
volunteers to implement - Interact and work with volunteers in order to
implement educational activities and classes
Qualifications
Things we are looking for in the ideal candidate:
- Fluency in English (Additional languages –
Swahili, German, and / or French – preferred) - 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 - Flexibility and willingness to chip in where
needed - 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 - Be willing to live on-site at the Children’s Home
in an en-suite room shared by another staff member - Be willing to work odd hours, including evenings
and weekends - Participate in the children’s lives in a positive
way and set a good example through your behavior at all times - Previous experience working with children
required - Commitment of one year required
- Previous development experience preferred
- Previous experience living in Africa preferred
- University degree required
How to apply
Send your cover letter and CV to applications@help2kids.org
by the closing date. Please mention Children’s Home & Nursery 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.
by the closing date. Please mention Children’s Home & Nursery 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.
Please note: We are looking for someone to start ASAP.
Please mention your available start date in your cover letter.
Please mention your available start date in your cover letter.
Application deadline: December 18, 2015
