VPM Job Opportunity

Posted by johnson on Monday, January 16, 2012 at 9:58 am

Volunteer Program Manager

Job Description: SIC seeks a dynamic and organized individual to take leadership of Tanzania-based volunteer programs in rural villages.  This is an eight month position with possibility to extend.  The position in based in Arusha, Tanzania, but may require a long term stay (eight to ten weeks) in Babati town.

Responsibilities:

•         take overall responsibility for all Tanzania-based aspects of the development, planning, execution and evaluation of volunteer programs for international volunteers and Tanzanians, including to

•         develop relationships with local leaders, teachers, and other nongovernmental organizations

•         identify appropriate homestays

•         organize a ten day orientation seminar

•         manage transportation logistics

•         recruit, select, train and manage talented Tanzanian teaching partners

•         respond to health and safety concerns of volunteers

•         facilitate community-based events

•         compile program-related data for monitoring and evaluation

•         account appropriately for money used in the administration of the volunteer program and follow budget guidelines

•         participate in development of annual budgets for volunteer programs

•         work to improve the quality of SIC volunteer programs – both in terms of the quality of the volunteer experience, and the quality of services provided to target communities

•         select, train, supervise and support volunteer program coordinators to facilitate the program

•         communicate regularly with other SIC staff, especially the Program Officer and the Field Officers in whose wards volunteer programs take place

•         assist the SIC Tanzania Managing Director in supervising the smooth running of general SIC operations, especially the support of staff members while engaged in volunteer-related activities

•         contribute as appropriate to monthly and quarterly SIC reports and the SIC blog

•         participate in strategic planning meetings and conferences both internal and external

•         write Program Reports for each volunteer program, based on volunteer evaluations and staff input

•         perform any other tasks designated by the Tanzania Managing Director

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• · Completion of a bachelor’s degree or higher.
• · Experience living and working in a developing country and/or cross-cultural environment.
• · Swahili language skills preferred.
• · Strong organizational skills, and proven ability to multitask and to respond flexibly to changing situations.
• · Experience managing staff and/or volunteers.
• · Good people skills combined with strong leadership and ability to be tough when necessary.
• · Ability to live and work in areas with limited amenities
• · Driver’s License, experience with four wheel drive vehicles preferred.

Terms: Prefer the applicant is available to begin work May 1^st of 2012.  The position is compensated at a stipend level and resident permit costs are included.  International airfare included for those applying from outside Tanzania.

To apply: Submit cover letter and CV/resume to applications@sichange.org by February 11th, 2012.  Please title your email “Volunteer Program Manager Position”.