Closing
date: 30 Jun 2016
date: 30 Jun 2016
We
are looking for a new Manager of our Volunteer/Guest House in Lifuwu
village, near the tourist favorite of Senga Bay in central Malawi. It’s a
beautiful guest house on the shores of Lake Malawi with two dormitories, a
private room, and a private cottage. The guest house always accommodates
between 8 and 15 volunteers for the non-profit organization help2kid
are looking for a new Manager of our Volunteer/Guest House in Lifuwu
village, near the tourist favorite of Senga Bay in central Malawi. It’s a
beautiful guest house on the shores of Lake Malawi with two dormitories, a
private room, and a private cottage. The guest house always accommodates
between 8 and 15 volunteers for the non-profit organization help2kid
s
and sometimes guests.
*We
would prefer a married couple, or 2 close friends or family members *to
fill the positions of guest house manager and field manager together.** Please
see the field manager position at http://www.idealist.org/view/job/PbzWBkz45BJd/
would prefer a married couple, or 2 close friends or family members *to
fill the positions of guest house manager and field manager together.** Please
see the field manager position at http://www.idealist.org/view/job/PbzWBkz45BJd/
Latest
start date is to arrive in Malawi by August 8th 2016. If applying as one half
of a couple, the benefits include a small, secure private house with
electricity and running water (but no plumbing) off site, as well as a shared
car with the field manager. Most meals are provided at the guest house.
start date is to arrive in Malawi by August 8th 2016. If applying as one half
of a couple, the benefits include a small, secure private house with
electricity and running water (but no plumbing) off site, as well as a shared
car with the field manager. Most meals are provided at the guest house.
Duties
and Responsibilities
and Responsibilities
- Management
of the Volunteer/Guest House Friendly Gecko (14 beds) - Handling
and support of office administration for the Volunteer House - Handling
of all volunteer and guest accommodation concerns as needed; may include
weekend hours - Managing
a team of 7 local staff members, house repairs, and supply chain logistics
for the Volunteer House - Maintenance
and upkeep of the organization’s two vehicles - Weekly
reporting to the Board with updated accounting
What we expect
- Bachelor’s
degree in social sciences or hospitality - Experience
working in sub-Saharan Africa - Fluency
in English (German or familiarity with Bantu languages would also be a
benefit) - Driver’s
license (must have) - Commitment
for 12 months - Excellent
written and verbal communication skills - Knowledge
of social media, online content management systems (WordPress), and Adobe
Creative Suite preferred - Outgoing
personality, flexibility and creativity, open-minded - Passion
for working in an international environment with a lot of different people
and cultures
Compensation
- Modest
salary, which is more than enough to cover living costs in rural Malawi - Free
housing - Shared
car - Most
meals and laundry services provided at guest house - Free
internet access - 5
weeks of holiday
Unfortunately, we cannot cover medical
benefits or relocation costs
benefits or relocation costs
Have a look at www.friendlygecko.com
and www.help2kids.org for more information about
us and the work environment.
and www.help2kids.org for more information about
us and the work environment.
To
apply, please send an e-mail with your and your partner’s cover letters and CVs
to info@help2kids.org. Please
specify your earliest available start dates.
apply, please send an e-mail with your and your partner’s cover letters and CVs
to info@help2kids.org. Please
specify your earliest available start dates.
