Sponsor Relations Assistant , Arusha , Tanzania

The School of St Jude is a charity funded school that provides a FREE quality education to approximately 1,600 primary and secondary children from the poorest communities in Arusha. Additionally, the school now provides employment to over 400 Tanzanians. 

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.

A minimum commitment of 12 months is expected

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

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

• An eye for photography!

To be a successful St Jude’s volunteer, you will:

• Be flexible, open-minded, tolerant and appreciate the complexities of working in a rapidly growing charity in a developing country
• Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to make a positive difference performing a variety of tasks; from the mundane to the fun and interesting!
• Work well independently and as part of a team of Tanzanian staff and international volunteers
• Have good emotional and physical health and the energy and drive to take on new challenges

Living Allowance:

International volunteers receive a monthly living allowance, 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 refer to General Information about working at St Jude's

If you are interested in joining our team then send your application to hradmin@schoolofstjude.co.tz

Applications should include:

• A cover letter of application including how you meet the required skills and key responsibilities.
• A Curriculum Vitae/Resume
• Application Form [ Download MS Word Application Form | Download PDF Application Form ]