Volunteer
Opportunity description
The Indigenous
Education Foundation of Tanzania (IEFT) is looking for a qualified candidate to
coordinate and manage the athletics programs at a rural secondary school in Tanzania,
including recreational and competitive sports teams and programs, participation
in local sports and athletics organizations, and participation in the
International Schools athletics association.
This is an
incredible opportunity for a self-starter excited to manage a high-quality
athletics program as part of the holistic education model that makes Orkeeswa
School unique. IEFT is a non-profit, community-collaborative organization that
provides quality, affordable educational opportunities to an underserved
population of youth in rural Tanzania.
IEFT operates the
Orkeeswa School, a secondary school populated by motivated students and a
welcoming and dedicated team of international volunteers and local staff. Join
our incredible team and empower students to make a real difference for
themselves and their communities.
Job
Description:
As the Athletics
Coordinator, you will work closely with the Student Coordinator to create
dynamic, impactful sports and athletics experiences for Orkeeswa’s students.
Specifically, expectations include:
- Intramural
and recreational sports – Coordinate daily recreational
sports activities as well as ongoing intramural sports competitions for
the students of Orkeeswa School. - Competitive
school teams – Coordinate the coaches, team practices,
scheduling of competitions and hosting of competitions for the school’s
competitive teams. - Sports
Office –
Manage the school’s Sport’s Office with the local sports manager and
elected student sports leaders. This included checking in and out of
sports equipment, managing equipment and uniforms for competitions and
maintaining records of all sports gear for the school. - International
Schools Athletics Association – serve as the Orkeeswa
representative for all International School Athletics Association
meetings, coordinate Orkeeswa’s involvement in International School
sporting events and build relationships with the International Schools’
coaches and sports leaders.
In addition to these
specific responsibilities, the Athletics Coordinator is expected to be part of
a dynamic team of Tanzanian and western staff, being involved in school events,
activities and projects throughout their term with Orkeeswa School.
The Athletics
Coordinator must have the ability to build and maintain relationships with a
diverse group of people, be effective and flexible under pressure, and
represent IEFT, its mission and initiatives. It is a position in which you can
use your creativity and develop your skills while gaining experience with an
emerging grassroots program. It is very important that you are able to work
independently and take initiative and ownership, as well collaborate as a
strong team member.
In addition to the
responsibilities of the position, it is important that you have the willingness
and ability to be flexible and to cope with challenging living and working
conditions in a developing country. Applicants must be able to live and work
with little or no running water, unreliable electricity and a lack of Western
amenities.
Qualifications:
- Relevant
Bachelor’s degree in Sports Education, Organizational Leadership or other
relevant degree or experience - Experience
playing on, coaching and/or managing sports teams - Experience
as a competitive athlete - Ability
to multi-task and organize people and things well - A
minimum 1-year commitment is preferred, starting as soon as possible.
Important
personal qualities:
- Flexibility
- Autonomy
- Motivation
- Ability
to work independently - Attention
to detail - Ability
to take initiative
By working together
with IEFT staff and volunteers, you will benefit from a real sense of global
solidarity, lasting friendships, and the life changing impact of such a unique
and meaningful experience.
You will gain a
deeper insight into a different culture and experience things that broaden your
perspectives. Many volunteers and staff choose to spend their free time
exploring some of East Africa’s treasures, including safaris on the Serengeti
Plain, climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, hiking the Ngorongoro Crater, or relaxing on
the beaches of Zanzibar Island. Experience Tanzania’s diverse indigenous
cultures and traditions, distinct wildlife and breathtaking scenery!
There is no program
fee to volunteer with IEFT, however candidates are required to cover their own
expenses to get to Tanzania and while living in Tanzania, including round-trip
airfare, the required Visa and processing fees ($1100 USD) and regular living
expenses (food, travel, etc.). Volunteers that commit to at least one year are
eligible for our stipend program; please inquire for more details. All
volunteers are provided with shared housing.
IEFT is a 501(c)3
nonprofit community-collaborative organization that provides quality,
affordable secondary education to under-served indigenous children in rural
Tanzania. IEFT empowers children to positively transform their own lives, and
improve their communities.
How
to apply
Send CV/resume,
cover letter and list of references to volunteer@ieftz.org.