Building a Caring Community, a Mosaic-supported program in Moshi, Tanzania, works with 220 children and young adults with intellectual disabilities, a very under-served population in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The program also includes an economic development/poverty reduction component through social businesses and a micro-credit loan program, as well as a global health component through PROMOT Health, a preventative healthcare program for program participants.
Benefits of Fellowship
- Monthly fellowship stipend and housing allowance
- Paid round-trip travel to Tanzania
- Emergency healthcare insurance
- Paid language tutoring in Swahili during initial fellowship phase
- Opportunity to gain professional experience in international development and program management in several fields, including global health, international education, human rights advocacy and economic development
- Strong, consistent support from US-based NGO
- Strong local support in Tanzania – a stable, peaceful country
Fellowship Duties Will Include:
- Consulting with and mentoring program staff in Tanzania to strengthen programs, build capacity and increase sustainability
- Assisting program staff in Tanzania with program monitoring/evaluation, data collection and database creation/management
- Coordinating international volunteers, volunteer groups and donor visits
- Participating in meetings, planning sessions and program events with local staff
- Coordinating and communicating between local office in Tanzania and US headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska
- Contributing writing, photography and videography for use in Mosaic International’s outreach efforts
- Other duties developed around candidate’s interests, abilities and experience that will contribute to the BCC program
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- One-year commitment to living and working in Moshi, Tanzania starting September 2016
- Bachelor’s degree in International Studies, International Relations, Global or Public Health, or related field with focus on international development
- Previous field experience in an international setting
- Ability to work under remote supervision to meet goals and deadlines
- Ability to balance a variety of tasks, projects and other duties
- Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment in partnership with an all-local staff
Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Master’s Degree in International Studies, International Relations, Global or Public Health, or related field
- Previous field experience in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Demonstrated interest in development of programs for young adults with disabilities, public/private partnerships for special education, public health data collection and analysis
- Experience developing and evaluating service quality assurance systems
- Experience with working with children or adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities (professional, academic or volunteer experience)
- Ability to communicate in Swahili not required, but very helpful (Swahili tutoring offered in initial fellowship period, as stated above)
To Apply:
Contact Mosaic International Field Director Meritt Buyer at meritt.buyer@mosaicinfo.org to receive an application packet, or with any questions about this opportunity.