Now hiring: Volunteer Program Manager (Arusha + Babati, TZ)

We are seeking an organized, energetic, adaptable individual to take leadership of Tanzania-based volunteer programs in rural villages.  This is an eight month position with a possibility to extend.  The position is split between Arusha and Babati towns, Tanzania.  
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 pl...

Source: Support for International Change : HIV AIDS - September 23, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: lindsay Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news