Marketing Manager in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Marketing Manager in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
help2kids is looking for a motivated intern for the role of Marketing Manager. Gain great experience working with a small NGO in Tanzania!
help2kids is a young, dynamic organization located in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's largest city. We help orphans and vulnerable children by providing food, shelter, and lots of love at our children's home. We help the community by working with and providing budgetary support to a local nursery and primary school. We promote sustainable development and socially responsible tourism by feeding the profits from our guest house back into our projects.
We are currently seeking a Marketing Manager to manage our growing marketing needs at our projects in Tanzania. This is a great position for someone who is passionate about improving children's lives, social media savvy, a good writer /editor (no prior fundraising experience required), and wants to be part of an international team.
To learn more about us, please visit www.help2kids.org andwww.friendlygecko.com.
Tasks
Marketing and Fundraising
Post regular social media updates
Write bi-monthly blog about our projects in Tanzania
Picture / video editing
Write funding proposals, as requested by Board of Directors
Pursue fundraising opportunities within Tanzania
Update and improve website content
Post volunteer reviews and update content about our programs on various platforms
Other marketing and fundraising tasks, as requested
Other tasks, as requested, including helping out with general administration (outside of marketing and fundraising) and occasionally covering shifts at the Friendly Gecko (greeting guests, etc.)
Qualifications
Things we are looking for in the ideal candidate:
Fluency in English (Additional languages - Swahili, German, and / or French - preferred)
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
A passion for working with children and youth
Ability to work with limited resources in a sometimes challenging environment
Flexibility and willingness to chip in where needed
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Comfortable working with basic web programs
Work well under minimal supervision and be self-motivated
Work well with team of local staff, foreign staff and international volunteers
Be willing to live in a dormitory at our guest house (www.friendlygecko.com) shared with volunteers (6 bed room)
Willingness to participate in the children's lives in a positive way and set a good example by your behavior at all times
Commitment of at least one year
Previous development experience preferred
Previous experience living in Africa preferred
Experience in picture / video editing preferred
Please note: This is an unpaid position.
How to apply
Send your cover letter and CV to info@help2kids.org by the closing date. Mention Marketing Manager Position in the subject field. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank you in advance for your interest in the position. NO PHONE CALLS.
