Indigenous Education Foundation of Tanzania Computer Teacher and Administrator Job Vacancy in Tanzania

Volunteer
Opportunity description

We are looking for
an energetic, independent volunteer to teach computer classes at a rural
secondary school in Northern Tanzania. The Computers Teacher will also be responsible
for maintaining the computer lab and laptop computers for the school. Specific
job responsibilities include:

Secondary
school classes – provide instruction to secondary school students on basic
computer skills up to applying computer skills to reports, projects and
assignments for school.
Staff
classes – provide instruction for Orkeeswa School staff for skills ranging
from novice beginners to experienced users to help staff improve their
computer skills and to apply these skills to their work (ie: typing exams,
creating classroom worksheets, etc.)
Computer
lab and laptop maintainance – serve as the lead contact for all computers
on campus, including general maintainance, regular back-ups, etc.

In addition to these
specific responsibilities, the Computer Teacher is expected to be part of a
dynamic team of Tanzanian and western staff, being involved in school events,
activities and projects throughout their term with Orkeeswa School.

IEFT is a 501(c)3
nonprofit community-collaborative organization that provides quality,
affordable secondary education to under-served indigenous children in rural
Tanzania. IEFT empowers children to positively transform their own lives, and
improve their communities.

Currently, only 11%
of rural Tanzanian children are enrolled in secondary school. IEFT attempts to
change this reality by developing and operating the Orkeeswa Secondary School
in the remote village of Lashaine. The school is located in a predominantly
Maasai community and allows for the preservation of the indigenous traditions
and beliefs, while providing affordable, accessible educational
opportunities.Through the development of Orkeeswa Secondary School in Lashaine
Village, IEFT provides a secondary education to children who may not have the
opportuntity to continue their education past primary school. The opportunity
to receive an education and use this knowledge to further their communities is
the key to escaping poverty for students, their families and their communities.

There is no
program fee to volunteer with IEFT, however candidates are required to cover
their own expenses to get to Tanzania and while living in Tanzania, including
round-trip airfare, the required Visa and processing fees ($1,100 USD) and
regular living expenses (food, travel, etc.). Volunteers that commit to at
least one year are eligible for our stipend program; please inquire for more
details. All volunteers are provided with shared housing.