Job
description
The Small Things is
a small but rapidly growing international nonprofit based outside of Arusha,
Tanzania, working with orphaned and vulnerable children and families. We are
entering our second year of on-the-ground operations in Tanzania, and looking
for someone to take on the role of day-to-day Program Manager and main contact
for all HR/Personnel issues. Ideally, they will be able to formalize and
strengthen the staff, office and other systems in place within the organization,
as well as get involved in the d
ay to day work of the programs. Applicants will
need to be comfortable managing teams while working in a dynamic, fairly
independent and self-motivated work environment, and dealing with the
challenges of working in the developing world. Must love kids!
The Program and
Personnel Director is primarily responsible for overseeing the daily operations
of our three programs; partnership with Nkoaranga Orphanage, Happy Family
Children’s Village, and Outreach. They take the lead with the Operations
Manager on staff management responsibilities for staff in those programs.
Fluent Swahili and HR/management experience required. Salary is $1,000 per
month plus housing, insurance, $500 flight allowance and $500 continuing education
allowance.
- Supervision
and Management - Work
with Operations Manager and Executive Director to perform quarterly
performance reviews of all staff under Program Manager’s jurisdiction. - Supervise,
orient and mentor any new staff, and take the lead in hiring processes
when necessary. - Orphanage,
Pilot House, HFCV - Deal
with day to day issue that arise at the orphanage, pilot house, or HFCV
such as shortages of materials or maintenance issues. - Monitor
stock at orphanage, pilot house, or HFCV and alert other staff to areas
of particular need. Oversee monthly food purchases. - Collect
and analyze shift supervisor reports and oversee bonuses or recognition
for good work as well as issuing warnings for unacceptable work. - Communicate
with caretaking staff and help deal with any issues that arise. - Arrange
logistical tasks such as transport of children to other hospitals, field
trips, etc. - Perform
monthly reviews of compliance with procedures of the orphanage, pilot
house, or HFCV, together with Child Welfare coordinator(s). - Present
monthly reports to ED and board on all programs. - Manage
container shipment and needs together with child welfare director. - Outreach
Program - Oversee
outreach purchases and manage outreach budget with Outreach Director - Deal
with any emergencies that arise regarding Outreach Program - Receive
reports on progress of Outreach Program and Social Enterprise from
appropriate directors.
Required
- A
bachelor’s or master’s degree in International Development, Management,
Human Resources, or relevant field. - At
least one year of relevant work experience, managing a team of at least 3
individuals. - Perfect
written and spoken English - High
level of Swahili or basic Swahili and commitment to improvement. - Excellent
written communication skills - Experience
living and working in the developing world.
Preferred
- 2-3
years of field experience - High
level NGO management experience - Consulting
or training background
Start date flexible,
aim for early 2015.
How
to apply
To apply, please
email your CV and cover letter toVC@thesmallthings.org, with the job title in
the subject line. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Please no
phone calls!
