TANZANIA / The School of St Jude
The School of St Jude is a charity funded school that provides a quality FREE education to approximately 1,500 primary and secondary children from the poorest communities in Arusha. Additionally, the school now provides employment to over 340 Tanzanians and purchases the essential goods required to run the school everyday from local people. The ripple effect is incredibly wide spread.
We are seeking an individual to join our Sponsor Relations Team based in Arusha, Tanzania at The School of St Jude. The Sponsor Relations Team is responsible for gathering information and photographs for sponsored students, teachers, boarding rooms and buses; writing new profiles and annual updates for our sponsors; and maintaining current database information.
Key Responsibilities:
•Prepare master file templates and update standard information at the start of each academic year.
•Collect information for sponsor updates and new profiles in writing or in person by interview.
•Request photographs as required from Photography Coordinator.
•Take own photographs if required.
•Write, add photographs and publish sponsor updates and new profiles in accordance with Sponsor Relations annual plan.
•Electronic communication with sponsors using standard correspondence templates
•Maintenance of school database information
•Assistance with student selection process during Term 3
Requirements and Skills:
•Strong Computer skills in particular Microsoft Publisher or similar
•Innovative writing skills in English
•Strong oral communication skills
•Exceptional attention to detail
•Prior experience working in an office environment and desk-based job.
•Working with Children clearance or criminal check
Desirables:
•Previous experience working/volunteering in Tanzania and basic knowledge of Swahili will be an advantage
•An eye for photography!
A minimum commitment of 12 months is expected.
Stipend:
International volunteers receive a small, monthly stipend, which is enough to live on but not enough to fund travel around Africa.
For further information regarding volunteering at The School of St Jude please visit our website www.schoolofstjude.co.tz
If you are interested in joining our team then send your application to hradmin@schoolofstjude.co.tz
Applications should include:
•A letter of application
•A Curriculum Vitae/Resume
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