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 can accommodate between 8 and 15 volunteers for the non-profit
organization help2kids,
as well as guests.
We would
prefer a married
couple, or 2 close friends or family members to fill the positions of
guest house manager an
d field manager togetherLatest 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
- 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
- A
modest salary is provided, which is more than enough to survive upon 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
Have a look at www.friendlygecko.com
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.
