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
