Vision Statement
Educating the Future Leaders of Tanzania
Mission Statement
The School of St Jude is an independent sponsorship-supported school that provides education for Tanzanian children from the lowest socio-economic backgrounds. The school demonstrates leadership, promotes critical thinking and expects high moral values from its students, staff and the school community.
Who Are We?
In 2002 a young lady, Gemma Rice (now Gemma Sisia), from a sheep farm in Australia, opened a small school in Northern Tanzania with the help of her family, friends and local Rotary Club. What started with only three students and one teacher is now a thriving school of approximately 1,500 students and around 350 local Tanzanian staff. The students and staff are located across three campuses and includes two boarding houses to accommodate more than 1,000 students. These schools really have the potential to influence the quality of Tanzania's future leaders.
Over 90% of the children at the school receive a totally free education as local and international sponsors individually cover the costs of not only the educational fees but also the uniform, stationery, transport, hot meal, snacks and drinks of each child. What makes this school even more special is the fact that this success comes about due to the group effort of thousands of ordinary people from all over the world coming together to do something quite extraordinary. Individuals, families, schools, church groups and service clubs are joining forces by supporting the school's various sponsorship programs.
Every day staff and students work hard to fulfil the school's philosophy of "Fighting Poverty through Education" helping our students break the cycle of poverty that has gripped their families for generations. Without external assistance these children would be facing destitute lives of bad health, possibly no job or income and no way of helping themselves and those around them. It is only with thanks to supporters that we can open our doors to these children each day.
Description:
We are seeking applicants for the role of Finance Manager based in Arusha, Tanzania at The School of St Jude. The School of St Jude is a charity funded school that provides quality education to approximately 1,500 primary and secondary children from the poorest communities in Arusha. St Jude’s has experienced rapid growth and is currently strengthening its management structure.
The Finance Manager is responsible for managing and further developing the financial systems for our organisation and heads a team of five qualified personnel. This is a new and exciting role ideal for the more experienced accountant or qualified financial professional who is now able to take time out and manage a younger team.
As opportunities in the developing world go, this is one of the best! You get to work in a modern administration building with a large International and Tanzanian staff in one of the most scenic parts of Africa.
Working here offers huge personal rewards as the school itself is challenging the children of Tanzania to be well educated and thus improve the future for them and their families. This is an opportunity to be a part of that. A commitment of at least two years is expected.
Key Responsibilities:
• Planning, budgeting, management reporting, preparation of the annual financial accounts, forecasting and fixed asset management, with a ‘hands on’ approach;
• Improving our finance and support function policies, systems and procedures;
• Advise in regard to legal and statutory matters;
• Continue to develop the basic accounting and financial management skills of the local staff, building confidence and instilling a strong sense of direction among the team;
• Participate with other division managers in decision making processes affecting the functioning of the organisation.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
• A degree in Accounting or similar discipline;
• Relevant and demonstrable experience in a senior finance role;
• Proficiency in ‘Quick Books’ and other accounting software would be an advantage.
Skills:
• Possess patience, tolerance and practicality whilst being efficient;
• Strong inter-personal and communication skills;
• Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a challenging environment;
Stipend: This vacancy is considered as an “international volunteer” opportunity; however the stipend is negotiable depending on qualifications and experience. For more information regarding volunteering at St Jude’s please refer to General Information about working at St Jude’s
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