NGO in Mwanza Region Hiring a Campus Director
Melinda Wulf
Campus Director: Second Campus
JBFC is seeking a dynamic, fun-loving, experienced leader, who is passionate about children, international development, and is eager to help change lives in Tanzania, East Africa. JBFC believes no child should have to grow up in extreme poverty. That’s why we take a holistic approach to change in East Africa by providing refuge for abused and abandoned girls, quality primary and secondary education, access to rural healthcare, and economic opportunity through agriculture. Since 2006, JBFC has been working on a campus model in the rural village of Kitongo in northern Tanzania. At its flagship campus, JBFC operates a primary and secondary school for 350 boys and girls, a home for 48 abused or abandoned girls, a permaculture farm, and a small medical clinic. JBFC aims to replicate this holistic campus model that it has created in Kitongo in other communities in Tanzania. JBFC is seeking an individual who can help lead the development of JBFC’s second campus in stages over the next several years.
The Campus Director is primarily responsible for all operations, happenings, and programmatic development on JBFC’s second campus. This position will lead and manage a growing staff (eventually consisting of more than 60 people) and a growing campus. We are looking for someone who is very organized, highly motivated, and has experience creating a budget and managing people. Because this campus will have a phased approach to development, initially the Campus Director will have to wear many different hats. We envision the position growing over time as the campus grows. This position will report directly to the Tanzanian Chief Operating Officer (COO: TZ).
This is a challenging environment, set in an isolated, rural setting that requires someone who can think on their feet, act quickly, and juggle a number of projects at once. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of leadership experience in East Africa, be familiar with the Tanzanian culture and be proficient in Kiswahili. We are looking for someone with strong problem-solving skills, and can simultaneously work autonomously and in a team. This person must also be a self-starter and highly motivated to create change. It is a challenging job in a fast-paced environment, with no day looking the same, but can be extremely fulfilling and rewarding. The Campus Director must be a flexible and patient person, frequently willing to put in overtime to ensure the campus is running to standards.
Primary Tasks Include, but are not limited to:
Campus Management and Development
- Oversee the construction of new buildings on the second campus, ensuring that all capital projects stay in budget and are meeting the organization’s goals
- Ensure the health and safety of all children, staff and visitors
- Ensure that the campus has the appropriate supplies and needs at all times
- Act as the first responder to any emergencies or issues that arise on second campus
- Work with the local government to facilitate healthy community relations
- Be the representative and face of the organization to the community and local partners
Personnel/HR
- Hire, train and develop a staff to meet the needs of a growing campus
- First-responder to Human Resource issues that arise within the staff on campus. Consult with the COO or Administrative Director over staff disputes.
- Maintain a mentoring relationship with JBFC’s residential girls and students. Help diffuse confrontations between children and generally help nurture their development.
Accounting
- Manage and oversee the second campus budget
- Oversee daily finances and cash box procedures and disperse budget funds on campus.
- Create daily financial records and turn into the Administrative Director on a weekly basis
Communications
- Provide content for JBFC’s website and social media outlets to help raise awareness about our mission and growth of the second campus.
- Create a weekly one-page progress report summarizing the progress or events from each department for the COO.
- Actively involved in the recruitment and retention of JBFC donors and financial supporters, including hosting them on campus. Regular communication with all central administration and meet various departmental reporting requirements
Organizational Development
- Work with central administration to set campus and departmental goals
- Lead program development on the second campus
- Coordinate with the COO and central administration to develop activities for guests visiting JBFC’s second campus. Represent the organization to those guests and ensure that they have an informed, meaningful visit.
- Oversee program implementation and make recommendations for improvement.
- Coordinate with COO and Registrar for all government communications (all official government communications must be approved by central administration)
Requirements:Minimum 3 years of experience living and working in a developing country, preferably in rural East Africa.
3 years of experience in a leadership position and experience managing a team of employees.
2-year commitment
Proficient in Swahili
Bachelor’s degree
To apply, submit your resume or CV, three references, a background check, and a cover letter describing why you would be right for this position at JBFC via email at sdie...@jbfc-online.org.
Deadline: August 20th