Overview
Position: Beyond St Jude’s Coordinator
Ref: TSOSJ/HR/BO/PR/BSJ/01/20
Duty Station: Moshono – Arusha, Tanzania.
Reporting To: Head of Department – Beyond St Jude’s.
Job Summary
We are looking to appoint a Beyond St Jude’s Coordinator to be responsible for the administration of the Beyond St Jude’s Program of Community Service Year and Tertiary studies for St Jude’s graduates. The ideal candidate will have a passion for community development and a strong interest in NGOs.
About us
The School of St Jude is an educational institution, entirely funded by charitable donations, that provides free, high-quality primary and secondary scholarships to 1,800 of the poorest and brightest students in the Tanzanian region of Arusha.
Key Responsibilities & Tasks
- Support the BSJ Officers with the implementation of the CSY and Tertiary programs
- Identify and build key relationships with higher education institutions, both in Tanzania and abroad
- Ensure Tertiary Scholars meet their contractual obligations, and undertake disciplinary measures in accordance with the Handbook
- Support the BSJ Assistant- Finance in liaising with the Accounts department to coordinate finances for the CSY and Tertiary programs
- Assist students, interns and scholars with career guidance, scholarship and tertiary applications
- Support the BSJ Officer- Tertiary with the implementation of the mentoring program for Tertiary scholars; and mentor Tertiary scholars during their course duration; including visits and reviews
- Assist the Beyond St Jude’s team with growth and expansion of the CSY and Tertiary programs
- Maintain accurate database records for CSY interns and Tertiary scholars
- Adhere to strict annual workflow program
- Work with other members of the Beyond St Jude’s team and in other areas of the department’s duties
Other Duties
- Periodically suggest improvements to the department’s procedure and submit to your supervisor for approval.
- Participate and support fellow staff in school mission related activities such as all School Celebration Days throughout the year.
- Participate in student selection process, in particular working after hours on rest days and public holidays up to 20 Saturdays per annum.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by Head of Department, Manager and Deputy Director and the Employer.
Qualification, Skills, and Attributes
- Bachelor degree with the relevant experience
- Proficient in written and spoken English
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven mentorship experience of higher education admissions in Tanzania. Experience for overseas admission and scholarship applications is an added bonus.
- Good organisational skills, time management, and ability to work independently
- Good computer skills – Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint, CiviCRM
How To Apply
- Interested Candidates for this job are kindly requested to send their CV accompanied by a Cover Letter to recruitment@schoolofstjude.co.tz. Applications should be sent by 10th March 2020. SUBJECT LINE MUST INCLUDE THE REFERENCE NUMBER.
- ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED!
Other Information
- Travel between campuses, visiting Government schools and universities.
Other Recruitment Information
ORIGINAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATES MUST BE PRESENTED DURING THE INTERVIEW FOR SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES.
Child Protection Disclaimer
WE ABIDE BY A STRICT CHILD PROTECTION POLICY AND DO NOT TOLERATE ANY ABUSE!
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