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.
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 and field man
would prefer a married couple, or 2 close friends or family members to
fill the positions of guest house manager and field man
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
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
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.
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.
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.
