Children’s Home and Nursery Coordinator

Company Industry: NGO Job Level: Mid level Work Type: Full Time Highest Qualification: Bachelor Years of Experience: 2 years Location: Other Dar es Salaam District Dar Es Salaam Description help2kids is a young, dynamic Swiss-based NGO operating in Africa. Our objective is to give some of the most vulnerable children in Tanzania and Malawi access to the basic necessities that all children deserve; education, food, healthcare, shelter, and a loving family environment so that they can break out of the cycle of poverty and live happy, productive lives. We are currently seeking a Children's Home & Nursery Coordinator to help manage our Children's Home and nursery school in Tanzania. This is a great position for someone who is passionate about improving children's lives and wants to be an active member of the lives of the 33 wonderful children living at our Children's Home. To learn more about us, please visit www.help2kids.org. Children's Home (60 %) •Continually work with staff to create a happy, productive, value-based home environment for the children •Work closely with Children's Home Manager and staff to ensure adherence to schedule, cleanliness, and rules, and report weekly to the help2kids Field Manager •Participate in the children's daily routine and lives – help with homework, cleaning, bedtime preparation, etc. •Interact with the children and work to continuously improve the quality of their lives though creative programming, support, and love •Work together with the Children’s Home manager to oversee project development within the children’s home. •Arrange volunteer tutoring program for children after school •Run study hall and oversee volunteer tutoring sessions with children •Arrange schedule and activities for children while on school holidays •Keep records of children's grades, progress, health issues, etc. •Lead and support with staff development sessions for the staff at the children’s home •Advocate on behalf of help2kids Children’s Home networking with relevant stakeholders and partners. •Fundraising for help2kids Children’s Home through researching, networking, proposal and grant writing and then managing donations and writing donor reports •Assist with other administrative tasks, as requested Day Care Centre Project (40 %) •Oversee the Day Care Centre project by implementing and developing nursery curriculum and additional educational activities •Manage and support the staff at Kunduchi Day Care Centre and volunteers to provide quality level of education •Lead and support with staff development sessions for the teachers at the Day Care Centre •Maintain good communicative relationships with current partners, parents, stakeholders, and donors •Lead on all project development, including construction projects, curriculum development, teacher workshops, and community engagement •Coordinate the running of the community classes at the centre. •Advocate on behalf of Kunduchi Day Care Centre projects, networking with relevant stakeholders and partners. •Fundraising for Kunduchi Day Care Centre through researching, networking, proposal and grant writing •To monitor and evaluate the impact of the Day Care Centre, performance of the teachers and activities •Oversee Kunduchi budget Qualifications Things we are looking for in the ideal candidate: •Fluency in English and Swahili. •Exceptional written and oral communication skills •A passion for working with children and youth •Ability to work with limited resources in a sometimes challenging environment •Flexibility and willingness to chip in where needed •Proficiency in Microsoft Office programmes •Work well under minimal supervision and be self-motivated •Work well with team of local staff, foreign staff and international volunteers •Be willing to live on-site at the Children's Home in an en-suite room, and possibility of being shared by another staff member •Be willing to work odd hours, including evenings and weekends, (usual working week is Sunday – Thursday) •Participate in the children's lives in a positive way and set a good example through your behavior at all times •Previous experience working with children required •Commitment of one year minimum required •Previous development experience preferred •Previous experience living in Africa required •University degree required We need someone to be able to start by August 1st 2018. Application Process: Please complete the below scenario response in no more than 400 words and include in your application materials. 1. At the help2kids Children’s Home part of your responsibility is to ensure the children’s academic performance is improving. However, after receiving their school reports you have noticed that a few of our Secondary school student’s grades have dropped quite significantly. What actions would you take to help improve their school performance? 2. There has been a disagreement between the staff and the local community in Kunduchi village, and help2kids prides itself on high level of community relations. What are some of the actions you would take to resolve the issues that they are currently facing? To apply, write your responses to the above scenarios and attach them to your Cover Letter and CV and upload them as one document on Brightermonday Tanzania website before 11th July 2018. Only applications with all three materials will be considered. Please also specify your earliest available start dates. Due to the high number of applications we anticipate receiving, only successful applicants will be contacted and invited for an interview. Compensation •Monthly living stipend of $400 •Monthly communication and travel stipend •Work permit •Food and housing provided at the help2kids Children’s Home •5 weeks of paid holiday per year •Provided with company Laptop and Phone Unfortunately, we cannot cover medical benefits, or flights. help2kids is looking for a motivated Children’s Home and Nursery Coordinator. Gain great experience working with a small NGO in Tanzania! To apply for this job, please go to the following website: https://www.brightermonday.co.tz/job/childrens-home-and-nursery-coordinator-0gqx6d

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