Program and Personnel Director

The Small Things is a small but rapidly growing international nonprofit based outside of Arusha, Tanzania, working with orphaned and vulnerable children and families. We are entering our second year of on-the-ground operations in Tanzania, and looking for someone to take on the role of day-to-day Program Manager and main contact for all HR/Personnel issues. Ideally, they will be able to formalize and strengthen the staff, office and other systems in place within the organization, as well as get involved in the day to day work of the programs. Applicants will need to be comfortable managing teams while working in a dynamic, fairly independent and self-motivated work environment, and dealing with the challenges of working in the developing world. Must love kids!

The Program and Personnel Director is primarily responsible for overseeing the daily operations of our three programs; partnership with Nkoaranga Orphanage, Happy Family Children's Village, and Outreach. They take the lead with the Operations Manager on staff management responsibilities for staff in those programs. Fluent Swahili and HR/management experience required. Salary is $1,000 per month plus housing, insurance, $500 flight allowance and $500 continuing education allowance.

• Supervision and Management
  • Work with Operations Manager and Executive Director to perform quarterly performance reviews of all staff under Program Manager's jurisdiction.
  • Supervise, orient and mentor any new staff, and take the lead in hiring processes when necessary.
• Orphanage, Pilot House, HFCV
  • Deal with day to day issue that arise at the orphanage, pilot house, or HFCV such as shortages of materials or maintenance issues.
  • Monitor stock at orphanage, pilot house, or HFCV and alert other staff to areas of particular need. Oversee monthly food purchases.
  • Collect and analyze shift supervisor reports and oversee bonuses or recognition for good work as well as issuing warnings for unacceptable work.
  • Communicate with caretaking staff and help deal with any issues that arise.
  • Arrange logistical tasks such as transport of children to other hospitals, field trips, etc.
  • Perform monthly reviews of compliance with procedures of the orphanage, pilot house, or HFCV, together with Child Welfare coordinator(s).
  • Present monthly reports to ED and board on all programs.
  • Manage container shipment and needs together with child welfare director.
• Outreach Program
  • Oversee outreach purchases and manage outreach budget with Outreach Director
  • Deal with any emergencies that arise regarding Outreach Program
  • Receive reports on progress of Outreach Program and Social Enterprise from appropriate directors.

Required

• A bachelor's or master's degree in International Development, Management, Human Resources, or relevant field.
• At least one year of relevant work experience, managing a team of at least 3 individuals.
• Perfect written and spoken English
• High level of Swahili or basic Swahili and commitment to improvement.
• Excellent written communication skills
• Experience living and working in the developing world.

Preferred

• 2-3 years of field experience
• High level NGO management experience
• Consulting or training background

Start date flexible, aim for early 2015.

How to apply

To apply, please email your CV and cover letter toVC@thesmallthings.org, with the job title in the subject line. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Please no phone calls!