Description
IEFT has an open position for a volunteer
entrepreneurship educator and micro-finance accountant starting as soon as
possible.
entrepreneurship educator and micro-finance accountant starting as soon as
possible.
IEFT is a registered non-profit organization that
collaborates with rural communities in northern Tanzania to provide quality,
affordable secondary education to indigenous children. IEFT operates the
Orkeeswa High School, which is populated by motivated students and an upbeat
and welcoming staff. The school is in place to influence a rural corner of
northern Tanzania through the education of its youth.
collaborates with rural communities in northern Tanzania to provide quality,
affordable secondary education to indigenous children. IEFT operates the
Orkeeswa High School, which is populated by motivated students and an upbeat
and welcoming staff. The school is in place to influence a rural corner of
northern Tanzania through the education of its youth.
Job Description:
IEFT is looking for an energetic person to
volunteer as an entrepreneurship educator and micro- finance Accountant for the
Rural Entrepreneurship Development initiative at Orkeeswa High School. We are
looking for applicants who are creative and adaptable, with the vision to take
a developing program to a higher level. The program will include a combination
of classroom based entrepreneurship education with applied field business
development. Following the course the students will be able to apply to fund
their business startup through the school. The goal of their entrepreneurship
development is to be profitable enough to save towards their university
studies, and develop the capacity to thrive under high unemployment and limited
financial resources.
volunteer as an entrepreneurship educator and micro- finance Accountant for the
Rural Entrepreneurship Development initiative at Orkeeswa High School. We are
looking for applicants who are creative and adaptable, with the vision to take
a developing program to a higher level. The program will include a combination
of classroom based entrepreneurship education with applied field business
development. Following the course the students will be able to apply to fund
their business startup through the school. The goal of their entrepreneurship
development is to be profitable enough to save towards their university
studies, and develop the capacity to thrive under high unemployment and limited
financial resources.
Responsibilities:
Educator:
- Guide multiple classes per week through an
entrepreneurship course. - Adapt an American entrepreneurship curriculum
to local circumstances. - Organize field trips and guest speakers for
supplemental information. - Work closely with a Tanzanian partner, and a
dynamic international staff.
Micro-Finance Accountant:
- Evaluate and fund student businesses
proposals. - Monitor progress of start-ups and solicit
advice continually. - Coordinate and supervise the implementation of
the project activities. - Assist students in acquiring a banking and
savings account in the local area. - Develop incentives for student saving.
Qualifications:
- Strong command of the English Language
- Commitment of at least one year
- Adaptability to challenging living and working
conditions in a developing country - Diplomacy, good judgment and ability to work
across different cultures - Strong analytical skills, attention to detail
and accuracy
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 a unique and meaningful experience. You will
gain a deeper insight into a different culture and experience things that
broaden your perspectives.
you will benefit from a real sense of global solidarity, lasting friendships,
and the life-changing impact of a unique and meaningful experience. You will
gain a deeper insight into a different culture and experience things that
broaden your perspectives.
This position may include a small stipend to cover
modest living expenses for qualified applicants.
modest living expenses for qualified applicants.
How to apply
To apply, please send your resume/CV to volunteer@ieftz.org
with “Entrepreneurship Educator and Micro-Finance Accountant” as the
subject of your email.
with “Entrepreneurship Educator and Micro-Finance Accountant” as the
subject of your email.
