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 recording 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
• Assist school staff in student meeting student medical needs and documentation, accompany students for medical visits as required
• Serve as host as needed for visitors to school
• Other tasks as may be generally required to assist operations in Tanzania
General Expectations of IEFT Personnel
• To actively and publicly support IEFT, including modeling and fostering a positive attitude regarding the organization, its school/s and project/s.
• To actively abide by IEFT policies and procedures and model ethical conduct;
• To be flexible in their duties and to carry out reasonable tasks that are not in their job description;
• To participate in professional development and personal performance review;
• To share skills and relevant information with other personnel and assist other personnel as required;
• To model professional, respectful behavior and communication;
• To provide excellent service to all internal and external customers. (Internal customers include all people with a direct involvement with IEFT such as Directors, staff, volunteers, teachers and students. External customers include all other persons such as students’ parents and family, clients, visitors, donors/sponsors, business and professional persons, villagers, officials, etc.)
We are looking for a candidate that is:
• At least 21 years old
• Dedicated to a one-year commitment (preferred)
• 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 challenging 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.
How to apply
To apply, submit your resume/CV to volunteer@ieftz.org
