Job Opportunity at School of St Jude, Coordinator – Community Relations

Want to work for one of the largest charities of its kind in Africa? Want to coordinate activities of the

Community Relations team? Are you a strong leader, passionate about community development? Does it sound like we’re talking about you… Keep reading!

About Us

The School of St Jude is a pioneering leader in charitable education within Africa. Every year we give 1,800 students with free, quality education, 100’s of graduates with access to higher education and provide more than 20,000 government school students with quality teachers. St Jude’s is funded by generous supporters from around the world who make our mission of giving bright, poor Tanzanian students a free, quality education possible.

Who are you

Strong leader with excellent communication skills

Someone who wants to work in a dynamic team with a variety of tasks

Fast and critical thinker

Someone who thrives on positive feedback to help make changes

What you’ll do

Work with students and staff at the school

Communicate with the parent community

Forge relationships with government education stakeholders

Run the Scholarship Application process, including conducting house checks to students’ homes

Supervise members of the Community Relations team

Develop and implement procedures

What we’re looking for

Minimum Diploma in Community Development, Business Administration or other relevant degree

Minimum 5 years’ experience, preferably in an international NGO

Excellent Microsoft Office Skills

Fluent in English and Kiswahili (both written and verbal)

Motivated self-starter with good attention to detail

Why us

The opportunity to use your talents and expertise to fight poverty through education and make a positive impact in Tanzania

A flexible and supportive community of international and local employees

Ample opportunities for career progression and development

Mid-morning tea and lunch (during working days)

Privileged with school bus transport to work and back home if you are within the school bus pick up

points.

Are you interested?

Send your cover letter and an up to date Curriculum Vitae to [email protected] (subject line must include the reference number: TSOSJ/HR/ADM/CR/01/22).

Applications close on 23rd March 2022

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED!