NAFASI ZA KAZI BAGAMOYO - 12/31/2015

We are non-governmental, non-religious and work with many local NGOs and community based organizations to implement our programs. We currently work in Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Laos, Nepal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Vietnam, and Zambia - countries with a desperate lack of resources to educate their children. Since our -inception, Room to Read's worldwide team has impacted over 7.8 million children by constructing more than 1,600 schools, establishing over 15,000 libraries, publishing 874 new children's book titles in 27 local languages, and reaching over 20,000 girls through our Girls' Education program.

To reach the level of expansion and growth Room to Read Tanzania is envisioning, we are looking for competent, self- driven, knowledgeable individuals with passion in education who can drive organization mission and vision in 'to higher heights:

Social Mobilizers (5 POSITIONS TO BE BASED IN BAGAMOYO DISTRICT)

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Social mobilizer will assist and report to the Program Officer. She will provide logistical and organizational assistance in implementing the Girls' Education Program (GEP) in selected Secondary Schools in Bagamoyo district. Primary responsibilities will include; build good relationship with girls, parents, schools and also conducting home visits, work closely with school management, teachers, community leaders and communities atlarge, mentor girls on regular basis, organize parents meetings, monitor and keep records; including attendance, academic - performance' and other program activities, plan and conduct regular life-skills sessions to girls, raise community awareness on the importance of girls' education. Additional program duties will be determined as needed. The ideal candidate will be a female who is energetic, passionate about girls' education, creative and action -oriented.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Ability to travel frequently and spend time in rural areas.
Experience in successful implementation community work of a wide range of tasks.
Experience of working with communities, local leaders, administrators, government officials and teachers.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Swahili -
Education qualifications, Diploma or above (Diploma in social works-or education is an added advantage)
Two years of professional experience
 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please send a cover letter and resume by email.with position name in the subject line  send by post to Room to Read Tanzania, Post Box 105459, lIeje Street, Mikocheni B:
Plot No 36, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

If you do not hear from Room to Read within one month of the closing date, please accept that your application - was unsuccessful. Room to Read is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds