Programme Coordinator- Education Development Program

PROGRAM COORDINATOR POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title:  Program Coordinator- Educational development Programs

Employer:  FRIENDS INDEED TANZANIA (FIT)

Responsibilities:  Coordinator’s duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Oversees and manages program on-site;

• Forms a strong collaboration with the partner organizations, which includes signing written agreements that outline the program parameters and expectations among the partners and appropriate officials representing each of them;

• Acts as liaison between organizations supplying the mentors and the mentees;

• Provides guidance to mentors and children to ensure that both have an enriching mentoring experience;

• Organizes orientation sessions that outline goals, procedures and current events for both parents and children;

• Oversees and assists with participant screening, training, matching, support, supervision, recognition and closure activities for mentors and children;

• Secures all parent consent forms and mentee applications;

• Plans and promotes the kickoff event and ensures that mentors, parents and children are aware of event particulars;

• Maintains records of attendance and outcomes for mentors and mentees. Notifies mentors when mentees will not be present during sessions or vice versa;

• Organizes initial and ongoing support and training sessions for mentors and mentees;

• Creates and oversees implementation of ongoing marketing and mentor recruitment plans;

• Communicates with supervisor on a weekly basis concerning site or individual issues or new projects;

• Assists supervisor with development strategies and cultivation of philanthropic partnerships (if needed);

• Prepares and provides training materials for mentor training events;

• Distributes all activity packets and fliers for program events to mentors;

• Plans trips and group activities, including a culminating event at the end of the school year; and

• Contributes to program evaluation efforts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in social work, psychology or education;
• Master degree in any development studies

• five or more years of experience in youth development in community organizations;

• Exceptionally strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; and

• Demonstrated creativity, flexibility and comfort in working with diverse populations.

• Knowledge of formal and Informal education

• Experience in Research activities will be added advantages

Compensation:

• Full-time* position.
Application:
Send your CV at friendindeedtanzania @ gmail.com

Deadline: 30/09/2014