Tanzanian Children’s Fund (TCF) is looking for a compassionate, committed, dynamic, and experienced partner to help lead operations at the Rift Valley Children’s Village (Children’s Village) in the Karatu region of northern Tanzania.

The Tanzanian Children’s Fund provides a loving and permanent home to 102 marginalized children living at the Rift Valley Children’s Village. They range in age from 2 to 25 years. Founded in 2003, the organization has been expanding its programming to provide the broader community with high-quality primary and secondary education, access to health care, and new economic opportunities. Our multi-pronged approach to addressing systemic poverty is catalyzing real and lasting change in the area and is widely recognized as an innovative model.

The Children’s Village is a vibrant, self-sufficient community located on the slopes of Ngorongoro Crater, a UN World Heritage Site. The Karatu region of norther Tanzania is rural, approximately 3-4 hours by car from the city of Arusha.

Position: Director of Operations

Reporting to: Executive Director

Location: Karatu Region, northern Tanzania

Website: www.tanzanianchildrensfund.org

Position Summary

As Director of Operations, you will be a member of TCF’s senior leadership team. Peter Mmassy, Executive Director and co-founder of the Children’s Village will be responsible for strategic vision and expansion of existing programs. Under the direction of the Executive Director, you will be responsible for assisting in the day-to-day management of the staff and the welfare of the children at the Village. In support of the Executive Director, you will be a critical communication liaison between the Village, TCF’s US Managing Director, and TCF’s US Board Chair. You will also play an important role in ensuring responsible use of donor funds and cultivating donor and volunteer support.

Essential Attributes

  • Compassion, enthusiasm, and optimism; respect for cultural norms and differences

  • Ability to act as a role model, mentor, and guardian for children of all ages

  • Ability to provide strong leadership to ensure a positive climate/culture and to be attentive and welcoming to all members of the RVCV/TCF family including volunteers and donors

  • A team player who is able to listen, be flexible and display humility, and who understands the importance of transparency and follow through with staff both in TZ and the US.

  • Feels comfortable engaging with and cultivating relationships with new people (volunteers and visitors)

  • Understands and is comfortable with the limitations of a lifestyle set in a remote and rural area

Responsibilities

Requirements

  • Track record of working effectively with children and adolescents in education or social services sector

  • Strong communications skills–written, verbal, and collaborative

  • 2-3 years of management experience

  • Commitment to financial responsibility; expense tracking skills

  • Understanding of development and fundraising

  • Experience relevant to non-profit management and operations

  • Experience working in the developing world

  • English fluency; knowledge of Swahili preferred

  • Ability to commit to a 2-year renewable contract

  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree

  • Ability to thrive living in a beautiful but very rural and isolated setting

What TCF Offers

The Director of Operations will be provided with the following salary and benefits:

  • Annual salary based on experience

  • Housing in a three-bedroom house located on the Children’s Village campus

  • Housekeeping support, meals, Internet, local phone

  • Health insurance, including for all accompanying family members

  • A yearly travel allowance

  • Paid vacation/family leave time

  • Use of organization’s vehicle

To Apply

  • Follow the link https://tanzanian-children-s-fund.breezy.hr/p/bfb1fe990c55 to submit all requested materials, including a resume and cover letter. Candidates will be selected for first-round interviews on a rolling basis

  • To learn more, visit our website at www/tanzanianchildrensfund.org

Start Date: Flexible

This vacancy is archived.

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