We are currently seeking a Volunteer Coordinator in Tanzania to help with volunteer management, project management, and various administrative tasks. In this role, you would be responsible for all aspects of our volunteer program, including the application process, orientation, scheduling, and team-building events. This is a great position for someone who is passionate about children and volunteerism, and who is interested in gaining experience in the field.
You will also Manage our Volunteer House in White Sands / Africana, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. It’s a beautiful guest house just 5 minutes from the Indian Ocean with four dormitories and two private rooms. The guest house always accommodates between 8 and 15 volunteers of the charity help2kids and sometimes also guests.
Latest start date is to arrive in Dar es Salaam by September 18th, 2018. Benefits include a modern private room with private bathroom, air conditioning, a working computer, and phone, as well as internet access. In addition, a shared car will be provided between you and our Project Managers.
help2kids requires the Manager to live at the guest house and be present to help guests and volunteers to navigate Dar es Salaam. We also employ housekeepers, a chef, and guards.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Management of the Volunteer House Friendly Gecko (22 beds)
Handling and support of office administration for the Volunteer House
Handling of all volunteer and guest relations, handling of volunteer application process, contact person for all volunteer related issues
Coordination of volunteer placements, scheduling, organizing weekly volunteer team meetings, regular meetings with project managers to discuss volunteer placements
Volunteer Recruitment
Working with our marketing team to keep the website and all social media channels actively engaging guests and volunteers.
Managing staff and food and beverages for the Volunteer House
Dealing with local and public authorities
Weekly reporting to the Head Office in Switzerland with updated accounting
WHAT WE EXPECT
Experience in working in East-Africa (also former volunteer experience would be sufficient)
Fluent/Excellent in English (other languages would be a benefit)
Driver’s license (must have)
Commitment for 12 months
Outgoing personality, flexibility, and creativity, open-minded
Passion for working in an international environment with a lot of different people and cultures
Independent, reliable and accurate
HOW TO APPLY
Have a look at www.friendlygecko.com and www.help2kids.org for more information about us and the work environment.
We are looking forward to your application documents (motivational letter and CV) or questions to applications@help2kids.org before September 5th, 2018. Please include your available start date in your motivational letter.
Email inquiries only. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
BENEFITS
Compensation
Monthly Salary
Free housing at the guest house in a private room with private bathroom and air-conditioning
Shared car
Full board at the guest house
Free laundry and room cleaning
Free internet access
5 weeks of holiday