Specialist- Next Frontier Incubator & Small Grants Program at School of ST Jude

Specialist- Next Frontier Incubator & Small Grants Program at School of ST Jude

Specialist- Next Frontier Incubator & Small Grants Program

School of ST Jude

Want to work for one of the largest charities of its kind in Africa? Are you an experienced project person with a passion for organizing impactful events and ensuring smooth operations? Are you skilled in leading a diverse team, coordinating logistics, managing inventories, doing event budgets and delivering exceptional results? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your skills can make a real difference? If this sounds like you… Keep reading!

About Us

The School of St Jude is a pioneering leader in charitable education within Africa. Every year we give 1,800 students with free, quality education, 100’s of graduates with access to higher education, and provide more than 20,000 government school students with quality teachers. St Jude’s is funded by generous supporters from around the world who make our mission of giving bright, poor Tanzanian students a free, quality education possible.

Who are you

• You are passionate about empowering young people to become successful entrepreneurs and changemakers.
• You have a talent for mentorship and the ability to inspire and motivate people from different backgrounds.
• You are a strong leader who is organized, resourceful, and committed to seeing people achieve their potential.
• You’re a critical thinker who enjoys analyzing progress and finding new ways to improve results.
• You go to sleep at night dreaming about the social impact your work will create in the community.

What you’ll do

• Lead, coordinate, and support a team of mentors who provide mentorship to participants in the Incubator & Small Grants Program.
• Facilitate training on key topics in the Incubator curriculum, such as business development, financial management, and scaling social enterprises.
• Serve as a key advisor for participants by offering one-on-one coaching, tracking progress, and supporting the development of business plans and prototypes.
• Participate in the grant application review process, supporting the selection of grant recipients and providing feedback on grant proposals.
• Ensure timely submission of monthly mentorship reports and provide insights on participant progress, program challenges, and opportunities for improvement.

What we’re looking for

• 5 bullet points relating to their skills, qualifications and attributes
• Education level
• Experience
• Skills relevant to the position
• Work ethic

Why us

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Education, Social Entrepreneurship, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in mentorship, coaching, enterprise development, or program coordination.
• Strong understanding of business development, social entrepreneurship, and enterprise growth strategies.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire participants and foster growth.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize tasks, and maintain a high level of organization in a fast-paced environment.

Are you interested?

Send your cover letter and an up to date Curriculum Vitae to [email protected] (subject line must include the reference number: TSOSJ/HR/HO/SP/12/05)

Applications close on 6 January, 2025.  only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.