East Africa Program Leader

Operation Groundswell is looking for program leaders to run our East Africa programs! We are looking for ambitious, creative and well-traveled people with a passion for the region to coordinate and run our summer 2014 programs.

The position requires remote program coordination during the lead-up to the programs, from fall 2013 until April 2014 - a task that can be done from anywhere with internet access and on top of a job or school commitment. Program leaders will fly to the region mid-May and run programmimg until the end of August (depending on the program schedule) 2014.

*the start date listed is the in-country date

Please read the program leader requirements to see if you qualify and then apply online and email required documents tojobs@operationgroundswell.com!

Program Leader Requirements

All program leaders for Operation Groundswell must satisfy the following requirements:

• Be over 18 years-old
• Have a wide range of group leadership experience
  • able to facilitate meaningful discussion and group activities, integrating OG's Core Curriculum and region-specific activities
  • create planned and spontaneous opportunities for learning experiences
  • support conflict resolution and group cohesion
• Have intimate knowledge of the countries
• Have experience and/or competency in dealing with emergency (medical and emotional) situations
• Be comfortable coordinating and managing projects with in-country partners and communities
• Be a bad-ass traveler/backpacker, think on the fly and get into the local scene with ease.

What's in it for you?

Operation Groundswell Program leaders will:

• $1,000 Stipend upon completion of the program
• Receive round-trip flights to the region
• Have all in-country costs covered overseas
• Gain crucial and marketable leadership skills
• Eat all of the ugali their heart desires
• Receive Wilderness First Aid Certification
• Experience an opportunity of a lifetime
• Grow within the Operation Groundswell organization

How to apply

1) Fill out the Application Form athttp:operationgroundswell.com/work-with-us/

2) Please send an email with the following subject line: FirstLastname_PLAPP. The email should contain:

1. Cover Letter: Titled: FirstLast_LETTER. Why Operation Groundswell? Why are you interested in leading a program? What leadership experience do you have? What else would you like us to know about you? Please keep cover letters to one (1) page and for the love of Pete don't just reiterate your entire resume.
2. Resume: Titled: FirstLast_RESUME. List your recent and applicable work/volunteer experiences.

Please address all emails to: jobs@operationgroundswell.com