Indigenous Education Foundation of Tanzania Office Manager Job Vacancy in Tanzania

Job
description

The Indigenous
Education Foundation of Tanzania (IEFT) is looking for an experienced
professional to support the office and financial operations of IEFT and the
Orkeeswa Secondary School. 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 Secondary School, which is populated by motivated students and an
upbeat and welcoming staff. Come join IEFT’s team and make a difference in the
lives of children in a remote part of
East Africa!

Duties and
Responsibilities:

Financial

Maintain
spreadsheet of TZ expenditures and bank statements for transmission to US
bookkeeper.
Assist
with the preparation of financial reports as required
Review
and revise financial record keeping for TZ expenditures and receipts
Assist
Operations Manager with preparation and processing of monthly TZ payroll
Record
and monitor petty cash expenditures
Assist
Associate Director with the development & implementation of internal
controls and procedures for TZ accounting systems

Administration/
General

Review
and revise office administration systems and processes as necessary
Maintain
office record keeping for electronic and physical files for school and
office
Provide
administrative assistance to school staff as required
Responsible
for all incoming and outgoing mail

Development

Work
in coordination with Associate Director to research TZ based fundraising
opportunities
Assist
in the writing of letters of interest and proposals as needed to support
US and TZ development activities
Support
Associate Director in the monitoring and reporting of grant awards
Assist
with donor cultivation and recognition
Develop
and track outcome measures as required

Program Support

Serve
as host as needed for visitors to school
Other
tasks as may be generally required to assist operations in Tanzania
Work
with IEFT Communications Coordinator and assist as needed with logistical
and organizational needs of sponsor and donor communications

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s
degree; degree in finance or business preferred
Dedicated
to a one-year commitment
At
least 2 years of business/office management experience
ENTHUSIASTIC
about empowering marginalized children and communities while respecting
their culture and traditions
ORGANIZED
and has a strong attention to detail
FLEXIBLE
and able to cope with challenging living and working conditions in a
developing country with a lack of Western amenities
SELF-MOTIVATED
and able to take initiative
EFFICIENT
and flexible under pressure
PERSONABLE
and able to build and maintain relationships with a variety of diverse
people
WELCOMING
and able to create a friendly and inviting environment for visitors and
volunteers

This position will
develop your skills and experience and expose you to a unique culture and
innovative and emerging grassroots programs. By working together with IEFT
staff and volunteers, you will benefit from a real sense of global solidarity,
and the life changing impact of a unique and meaningful experience while
gaining deeper insight into a different culture. The beautiful location and the
flexibility of this position allows many volunteers and staff to explore some
of East Africa’s treasures such as safaris on the Serengeti Plain, climb Mt.
Kilimanjaro, hike the Ngorongoro Crater or relax on the beaches of Zanzibar
Island. This is an opportunity to experience Tanzania’s diverse indigenous
cultures and traditions while appreciating the distinct wildlife and
breathtaking scenery.

There is no fee for
volunteering with IEFT at Orkeeswa School. Shared housing with utilities
(electricity, cooking gas) is provided for all volunteers. Please inquire about
our stipend program for volunteers committed to at least a one-year volunteer
term. Volunteers are expected to cover their own expenses to get to Tanzania,
including round trip airfare and the required Visa fees ($1100 USD).