Career Guidance Counsellor job vacancy at The School of St Jude

Position title and work station

Position: Career Guidance Counsellor
Organization: The School of St Jude
Work station: Sisia Campus, Moshono, Arusha, Tanzania
Number of vacancies: 1 vacancy
Qualification required: Bachelor degree

About The School of St Jude

The School of St Jude is a pioneering leader in charitable education within Africa. Every year, the school gives 1,800 students access to free, quality education, supports hundreds of graduates with access to higher education, and provides more than 20,000 government school students with quality teachers.

St Jude’s is funded by generous supporters from around the world who make its mission possible: giving bright, poor Tanzanian students a free, quality education.

Who you are for the Career Guidance Counsellor role

The School of St Jude is looking for a dedicated professional who is passionate about supporting students, especially girls, in discovering their academic and career pathways.

The ideal candidate should be someone who:

• Has worked directly as a paid career guidance officer, not only in volunteer roles.
• Is passionate about helping girls discover their academic and career pathways.
• Has excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Can connect with students at different levels.
• Is a creative problem-solver who can adapt lessons and workshops to suit various learning needs and levels.
• Dreams of making a tangible difference in the lives of young Tanzanian girls.

Duties and responsibilities

The Career Guidance Counsellor will be responsible for supporting students through career guidance activities, lessons, workshops, and mentorship.

Key responsibilities include:

• Implementing the Career Guidance curriculum and facilitating lessons for Form 2, Form 3, and Form 4 students at St Jude’s Girls’ School.
• Coordinating annual surveys, workshops, career fairs, and the holiday Skills Development Program.
• Delivering typing and emotional intelligence classes tailored to students’ needs and abilities.
• Leading club activities and ensuring accurate reporting and procedures for club leaders and members.
• Supporting club activities and ensuring accurate reporting and procedures for club leaders and members.
• Collaborating with the Careers team and other academic staff to mentor and guide students, especially those at risk of poor career decisions.

Qualifications, skills and experience required

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• At least 2 years of paid experience in career counselling or similar roles in a school or education setting.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and time-management skills.
• A positive, self-motivated work ethic.
• A passion for developing the next generation of female leaders.
• A clear understanding of 21st Century Skills.
• A solid plan to cultivate 21st Century Skills among students.
• Passion for youth mentorship.

Why join The School of St Jude?

The successful candidate will enjoy the following benefits and opportunities:

• The opportunity to use their 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.

Interested candidates should send their cover letter and an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae to:

[email protected]

The email subject line must include the reference number:

TSOSJ/HR/SIS/HO/04/22

Application deadline

Applications close on 10 July 2026.