Volunteer
Opportunity description
The Indigenous
Education Foundation of Tanzania (IEFT) is looking for a qualified candidate to
coordinate and manage the extra-curricular activities programs at a rural
secondary school in Tanzania, including
after-school activities, academic
competitions, field trips and other extra-curricular experiences.
This is an
incredible opportunity for a self-starter excited to manage a high-quality
activities 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 Activities
Coordinator, you will work closely with the Student Coordinator to create
dynamic, impactful extra-curricular experiences for Orkeeswa’s students.
Specifically, expectations include:
- After-school
activities
– coordinate and organize daily after-school activities for all students
and teaching staff. - Events –
plan, organize and implement competitive and non-competitive events such
as Spelling Bee, Math Contest, etc. This also includes organizing
competitions at other schools and overseeing field trips. - School
activities
– plan and organize school fun days such as Orkeeswa Idol, Scavenger Hunt,
etc. - Clubs –
organize and oversee weekly after-school clubs, including monitoring club
effectiveness and ensuring participation of all students and staff.
In addition to these
specific responsibilities, the Activities 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 Activities
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:
- Bachelor’s
degree in Education, Organizational Leadership or other relevant degree or
experience - Ability
to multi-task and organize people and things well - Strong
organizational and leadership skills - Previous
experience in managing and coordinating extra-curricular activities - 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 resume, cover
letter and list of references to volunteer@ieftz.org.