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.