The Small Things Inc ,Communications and Sponsorship Director Jobs in Tanzania

Job
description

The Small Things is
a small but rapidly growing international nonprofit based outside of Arusha,
Tanzania, working with orphaned and vulnerable children and families. We are in
our second year of on-the-ground operations in Tanzania, and looking for
someone to take on the role of Communications and Sponsorship director.
Applic
ants will need to be comfortable working with others in a dynamic, fairly
independent and self-motivated work environment, and dealing with the
challenges of working in the developing world. Must love kids! Native English
speaker required.

The communications
and sponsorship coordinator will be responsible for all communication with the
sponsors, social media posts and blogs and other general communication needs.
They will also assist with marketing tasks, working closely with the
fundraising coordinator. Contract will be for one year intially, with a base
salary of $750/month, a $500 flight allowance and a $500 continuing education
credit. Housing and basic health insurance provided.

Specific
Requirements

1. Sponsorship
Updates

Oversee
monthly development checks for all children with the assistance of the
Child Welfare Coordinator.
Bi-annual
formal updates for sponsors and sporadic informal updates
Any
other necessary sponsorship communication
Keep
sponsorship photos up to date and organized
Maintaining
sponsorship information in donor database with the assistance of the
Fundraising Coordinator.

2. Sponsor
solicitation

Advertise
online for new sponsors
Develop
sponsorship materials with the Fundraising Coordinator
Create
and maintain relationships with companies regarding in-kind donations and
sponsorship, with the Fundraising Coordinator.
Work
closely with communication committee on sponsor solicitation

3. Sponsorship
Finances

Ensure
all sponsorship payments are up to date and accurate
Ensure
sponsorship payments are reconciled with Finance Director

4. Communications

Create
and maintain a bi-monthly newsletter for sponsors and other donors
Responsible
for creation of Annual Report, with assistance from Management
Work
with communications team and to develop and implement integrated
communications plan.
Work to
maintain social media, blog and other communication channels
Research
different models to look into ways to increase sponsorship (we will
provide you will references to do this)
Maintain
and update the website as necessary