Volunteer Program Coordinator
2025-04-27T18:09:48+00:00
AlamaYangu Initiative
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https://alamayangu.org/
FULL_TIME
Iringa
Iringa
00000
Tanzania
Business Management and Administration
Admin & Office
2025-05-10T17:00:00+00:00
Tanzania
8
Key responsibilities
1.Volunteer Management
- Oversee recruitment, orientation, and on-boarding of international volunteers.
- Ensure volunteers are well-prepared for their placements, including cultural adaptation and program expectations.
- Maintain regular communication with volunteers, addressing any concerns and providing immediate necessary support.
- Monitor volunteer performance and well-being throughout their placements.
2.Coordination with Field Mentors
- Collaborate with field mentors in each placement to ensure effective supervision and mentorship.
- Conduct regular check-ins with mentors to assess volunteer progress and challenges.
- Provide necessary training or guidance to mentors on volunteer management best practices.
3.Placement Site Coordination
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with local organizations or institutions hosting volunteers.
- Ensure each placement site is adequately prepared to receive and support volunteers.
- Act as a mediator between volunteers and host organizations to address any issues.
4.Logistics & Operations
- Organize volunteer accommodations, transportation, and other logistical arrangements.
- Ensure health, safety, and security measures are in place for all volunteers.
- Develop and implement emergency response protocols, ensuring all volunteers are well-informed.
5.Reporting & Documentation
- Maintain accurate records of volunteer placements, attendance, and progress.
- Gather feedback from volunteers, field mentors, and placement sites for continuous program improvement.
- Prepare periodic reports on volunteer activities, challenges, and overall impact assessments.
6.Cross-Cultural Support & Integration
- Facilitate cultural exchange activities between international volunteers and local communities.
- Provide guidance on cultural sensitivity and ethical volunteering.
- Promote community engagement and meaningful collaborations between volunteers and local stakeholders.
7.Program Development & Sustainability
- Identify opportunities to enhance the volunteer program based on feedback and evaluations.
- Assist in developing training materials or orientation sessions for incoming volunteers.
- Contribute to fundraising and partnership efforts to ensure program sustainability.
Qualifications & Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Community Development, International Relations, Mass Communication or any other related field.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in volunteer coordination, community development, or international program management.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience working in cross-cultural settings and managing diverse teams.
- Ability to work independently and adapt to dynamic field environments.
- Proficiency in both English and Swahili (spoken and written).
- Willingness to travel frequently within Morogoro, Iringa, Njombe, and Mbeya regions.
1.Volunteer Management Oversee recruitment, orientation, and on-boarding of international volunteers. Ensure volunteers are well-prepared for their placements, including cultural adaptation and program expectations. Maintain regular communication with volunteers, addressing any concerns and providing immediate necessary support. Monitor volunteer performance and well-being throughout their placements. 2.Coordination with Field Mentors Collaborate with field mentors in each placement to ensure effective supervision and mentorship. Conduct regular check-ins with mentors to assess volunteer progress and challenges. Provide necessary training or guidance to mentors on volunteer management best practices. 3.Placement Site Coordination Establish and maintain strong relationships with local organizations or institutions hosting volunteers. Ensure each placement site is adequately prepared to receive and support volunteers. Act as a mediator between volunteers and host organizations to address any issues. 4.Logistics & Operations Organize volunteer accommodations, transportation, and other logistical arrangements. Ensure health, safety, and security measures are in place for all volunteers. Develop and implement emergency response protocols, ensuring all volunteers are well-informed. 5.Reporting & Documentation Maintain accurate records of volunteer placements, attendance, and progress. Gather feedback from volunteers, field mentors, and placement sites for continuous program improvement. Prepare periodic reports on volunteer activities, challenges, and overall impact assessments. 6.Cross-Cultural Support & Integration Facilitate cultural exchange activities between international volunteers and local communities. Provide guidance on cultural sensitivity and ethical volunteering. Promote community engagement and meaningful collaborations between volunteers and local stakeholders. 7.Program Development & Sustainability Identify opportunities to enhance the volunteer program based on feedback and evaluations. Assist in developing training materials or orientation sessions for incoming volunteers. Contribute to fundraising and partnership efforts to ensure program sustainability.
A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Community Development, International Relations, Mass Communication or any other related field. Minimum 2 years of experience in volunteer coordination, community development, or international program management. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Experience working in cross-cultural settings and managing diverse teams. Ability to work independently and adapt to dynamic field environments. Proficiency in both English and Swahili (spoken and written). Willingness to travel frequently within Morogoro, Iringa, Njombe, and Mbeya regions.
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Vacancy title:
Volunteer Program Coordinator
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Business Management and Administration, Category: Admin & Office]
Jobs at:
AlamaYangu Initiative
Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, May 10 2025
Duty Station:
Iringa | Iringa | Tanzania
Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, April 27 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Key responsibilities
1.Volunteer Management
- Oversee recruitment, orientation, and on-boarding of international volunteers.
- Ensure volunteers are well-prepared for their placements, including cultural adaptation and program expectations.
- Maintain regular communication with volunteers, addressing any concerns and providing immediate necessary support.
- Monitor volunteer performance and well-being throughout their placements.
2.Coordination with Field Mentors
- Collaborate with field mentors in each placement to ensure effective supervision and mentorship.
- Conduct regular check-ins with mentors to assess volunteer progress and challenges.
- Provide necessary training or guidance to mentors on volunteer management best practices.
3.Placement Site Coordination
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with local organizations or institutions hosting volunteers.
- Ensure each placement site is adequately prepared to receive and support volunteers.
- Act as a mediator between volunteers and host organizations to address any issues.
4.Logistics & Operations
- Organize volunteer accommodations, transportation, and other logistical arrangements.
- Ensure health, safety, and security measures are in place for all volunteers.
- Develop and implement emergency response protocols, ensuring all volunteers are well-informed.
5.Reporting & Documentation
- Maintain accurate records of volunteer placements, attendance, and progress.
- Gather feedback from volunteers, field mentors, and placement sites for continuous program improvement.
- Prepare periodic reports on volunteer activities, challenges, and overall impact assessments.
6.Cross-Cultural Support & Integration
- Facilitate cultural exchange activities between international volunteers and local communities.
- Provide guidance on cultural sensitivity and ethical volunteering.
- Promote community engagement and meaningful collaborations between volunteers and local stakeholders.
7.Program Development & Sustainability
- Identify opportunities to enhance the volunteer program based on feedback and evaluations.
- Assist in developing training materials or orientation sessions for incoming volunteers.
- Contribute to fundraising and partnership efforts to ensure program sustainability.
Qualifications & Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Community Development, International Relations, Mass Communication or any other related field.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in volunteer coordination, community development, or international program management.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience working in cross-cultural settings and managing diverse teams.
- Ability to work independently and adapt to dynamic field environments.
- Proficiency in both English and Swahili (spoken and written).
- Willingness to travel frequently within Morogoro, Iringa, Njombe, and Mbeya regions.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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