Job Title: Fundraising and
Communications Officer
Responsible to: Founder;
Board of Directors
Location of Post: Moshi
Terms of Contract: At
least 1 year with a probation period of 3 months; full-time
Job Purpose: To support the Founder
with communications, fundraising, research, and other administrative tasks in
order to diversify sources of funding and to further the reach and scope of The
Toa Nafasi Project on an international level.
Organizational Overview: The
Toa Nafasi Project is a charitable organization (with 501(c)3 status in the
United States) that was conceived in 2007 and incorporated in 2012 in response
to the uniform approach to education in Tanzania.
Tanzanian students will not achieve
their full potential. The ultimate
objective of The Toa Nafasi Project is to re-envision the future of all
Tanzanian schoolchildren. Each child is
an individual with diverse aptitudes and different learning styles. Building on this fundamental concept, The Toa
Nafasi Project addresses the needs of primary schoolchildren in Tanzania to
assess their abilities, cultivate strengths and resolve weaknesses. We work with teachers, parents, and the
community at large to enrich the classroom experience and devise innovative and
inspiring teaching methodologies that encourage participation and critical
thinking. We aim to enable these
children to succeed in school, attain gainful employment across various fields,
become productive members of their community, and help advance their country as
a whole.
For more information, please visit
our website (www.toanafasi.org) and blog (www.toanafasi.blogspot.com). Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
Responsibilities:
·
Understand the organization
and inner workings of the Project by spending time on-the-ground and at the
school sites.
·
Develop a
portfolio of marketing and fundraising materials through regular submersion in
Project activities in order to enhance future promotion of Toa Nafasi.
·
Improve financial
resources by strengthening donor relations and establishing new relationships
through fundraising. Also, to seek a
more sustainable system for funding The Toa Nafasi Project’s activities.
·
Research
appropriate grant opportunities, prepare and submit proposals, including the
preparation of financial materials.
·
Raise the
profile of The Toa Nafasi Project on social media, managing and developing all
social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram
with buffered articles and original content.
·
Support the Founder
with daily operations as requested.
·
Develop appropriate
Special Education learning materials and displays such as signage for the
classrooms, nametags, calendars, and book covers.
·
Design,
implement, and manage a Monitoring and Evaluation system with the support of
the Founder and Research and Development team.
·
Undertake
research regarding the work of other relevant organizations and, with the
assistance of the Founder, establish and develop appropriate partnerships.
·
Data entry and
file-keeping.
·
Support Toa
Nafasi volunteers.
·
Help to update
the website.
Required Skills:
·
A background in
international development is desired.
·
Strong written and verbal
communication skills. Excellent English
essential, knowledge of Swahili desired.
·
Computer proficient in Microsoft
Windows Suite, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
·
Working knowledge of social media
outlets preferred.
·
Experience of
grant writing preferable.
·
Experience of
compiling budgets and financial reports desirable.
·
Ability to work independently and
with excellent self-discipline essential.
Must be able to take initiative.
·
Excellent time management skills
required.
·
Willingness to take on a range of
different tasks.
·
Knowledge of M&E procedures a
plus.
·
Knowledge of Special Education Needs
and current best practice an advantage.
·
Ability to work under pressure
and occasionally in challenging circumstances a must, adapting to the needs of
a growing organization, multi-tasking.
·
Ability to work as part of a team
essential.
·
Work experience not less than 2
years.
·
Organized and efficient with a
proactive and flexible style of work. Honesty
and integrity essential.
·
Detail oriented and with
knowledge of statistics a plus for data entry.
To Apply: This is an
ideal opportunity for a candidate looking to develop a career in international
development at a grassroots level. Interested
candidates should send their CV with a covering letter explaining why they are
suitable for the post and net salary expectation. All applications should be emailed to
info@toanafasi.org by April 30, 2016.