Description
IEFT has an open
position for a volunteer entrepreneurship project manager 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.
Job
Description:
IEFT is looking for
an energetic person to volunteer as an entrepreneurship projects manager 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. The job will be heavily field based and
independent.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate
and fund student businesses proposals. - Spending
time in the field with students working to implement their businesses. - Helping
students to physically construct infrastructure and engineering processes
of production. - Discovering
and developing new markets for possible student businesses. - Working
with students to promote loan repayment and savings. - Assist
with the classroom entrepreneurship education component. - Work
closely with a Tanzanian partner, and a dynamic international staff. - Monitor
progress of start-ups and solicit advice continually.
Qualifications:
- Strong
command of the English Language - Preference
to persons with agricultural experience. - 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.
This position may
include a small stipend to cover modest living expenses for qualified
applicants.
How
to apply
To apply, please
send your resume/ CV to volunteer@ieftz.org
with “Entrepreneurship Project Manager” as the subject of your email.
