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Tanzania Country Director Position:

Full time position to manage, assess, grow and develop all operations and staff of STEMM Tanzania which includes, the orphanage, education, medical, agriculture, guest house, spiritual and community development ministries of STEMM.

Send resume and contact information to office@stemm.org

Organizational Summary:

STEMM is an inter-denominational Christian ministry founded in 1996 and organized in 1997. The founders, Dr. Steve Meyer, Rev. Jon Gerdts, Mike Boose and Lazaro Nyalandu, led a group of 10 Siouxland residents on the first trip to Tanzania in 1997.

From that experience, Dr. Meyer and his wife Dana were inspired to find a means to provide ongoing assistance to the beautiful and desperate children of Tanzania. They also felt compelled to facilitate a means for others to experience this life-changing journey.

STEMM was specifically created to develop a relational bridge between Siouxland and Tanzania by addressing the priorities of spiritual growth, medical care, and educational opportunities. In building this relationship, the overwhelming AIDS orphan crisis was one that was brought to our attention and today is an integral part of the STEMM ministry.

Since inception, STEMM groups have traveled to Tanzania on a semi-annual basis – January and July each year. As the demand grows, so do the number of trips. It is through these “hands-on” mission trips that many Christians from all denominations and all walks of life have experienced life change and renewal in their own personal spiritual journey.

STEMM currently operates the following ministries in Tanzania:

Ø  STEMM Children’s Village (SCV), a 100-acre orphanage and farm operation that includes the STEMM Mountain Retreat Center. The STEMM Children’s Village currently cares for 50 orphan children and has a staff of 35 people for all programs.

Ø  Education Scholarship Program for children

Ø  Community school feeding programs (5000 meals daily for children)

Ø  Medical programs

Ø  Semi-Annual mission teams to Tanzania

 

Position Description:

Reporting to the STEMM US Executive Director, the STEMM Country Director is STEMM’s primary representative and general manager for all Tanzania operations. The country director is responsible for effective management and oversite of all STEMM Tanzania operations and all programs. The country director works closely with the STEMM USA Executive Director to assure STEMM’s mission, vision and core values are achieved in its daily operations and will also act as the primary liaison to build relationships with other ministries, in-country staff, local Tanzanian communities and any officials of the Tanzanian government and its agencies.

 

Qualifications:

  • STEMM is a Christian organization which values Christ, compassion, commitment, care and change. The Director must embody these values in everyday life and be committed to STEMM's mission.

  • Possess a commitment to Christ, embodying strong Christian morals and values.

  • Bachelor's degree in business, management, theology, international development or related appropriate field of study or possess equivalent non-educational experiences.

  • Committed to the rights and needs of impoverished or underprivileged children of Tanzania.

  • Proven leadership, interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and ability to build a strong ministry team.

  • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Fluent in English.

  • General working knowledge of Microsoft computer programs

  • Willing to live in Tanzania and be able to integrate into local rural impoverished community.

  • A strong ability and willingness to learn new skills and abilities.

  • Willingness to learn Swahili

Ministry Responsibilities:

1.      Model for the SCV the importance of seeking and following Jesus in daily life

2.      Establish and maintain daily/weekly/monthly spiritual rhythms for SCV children and staff (daily devotions, church attendance, prayer, bible studies, counseling, mentorship)

3.      Provide mentoring and prayer support for all SCV children and staff

4.      Establish and maintain strong relationships with local ministry leaders and churches

5.      Participate in ministry outreach programs or opportunities

Operational Responsibilities:

1.      Supervise the daily operations of the STEMM Children’s Village to include, administrative activities, child care, ministry activities, agriculture operations, STEMM Mountain Retreat Center, school feeding programs and educational scholarship activities

2.      Represents STEMM to the local community on a regular basis

3.      Supervises all area managers regarding daily operations activities at the SCV

4.      Establish and maintain a working staff organizational structure for all operations

5.      Establish, maintain and assure security protocols to include child and staff safety, identify threats, protect inventory and assets, secure administrative spaces, cash and valuables

6.      Supervise the hiring, discipline, performance evaluations, termination and training of SCV staff

7.      Authorize all contracts for the SCV to include employment, land rental or other contractual activities

8.      Approve and manage all financial transactions and book keeping

9.      Assure maintenance and management of all SCV assets including vehicles, consumable inventory, structures and property

10.  Ensure that all operations are in compliance with all Local and National laws and regulations.

11.  Make appropriate and timely payment of payroll to all TZ STEMM employees ensuring that all records are accountable accurate and that all local and nation tax requirements are fulfilled.

12.  Set agendas and times for daily/weekly/monthly Tanzania staff operations meetings

13.  Strive to maintain all budgetary guidelines and report any variances to the USA Executive Director

14.  Preform all banking activities including signing checks, withdrawing funds, and managing bank statements

Development Responsibilities:

1.      Participate in the preparations of budgets and strategic planning as instructed by the STEMM US Executive Director. Adhere to deadlines for these needs

2.      Contribute to fundraising opportunities, TZ and USA

3.      Maintain, establish and develop relationships with existing or potential ministry donors

4.      Manage and coordinate volunteer trip teams and work to establish positive relationships with trip participants assuring a quality in-country ministry experience

5.      Develop relationships with Tanzanian government professional and agencies, prospective donors and other non-profit organizations, ministry partners, local churches and media

6.      Document activities at the SCV for media or marketing purposes. (written, audio, video, photographs)

Communications and Reporting:

1.      Provide regular detailed operational, financial and child/staff wellness reports monthly as directed/requested by the STEMM US Executive Director

2.      Communicate by phone or email any general concerns or needs to the US Executive Director

3.      Within reasonable time frames (ASAP, within 12 hours) communicate any emergency situations to the US Executive Director by phone or email. Emergency situations include:

a.       Child or staff serious injuries/illness (requiring medical intervention)

b.      Theft

c.       Malicious property damage

d.      Acts of violence or abuse

e.      Accidents

f.        Threats by any government agencies (social service, police, government)

g.       Natural disaster

h.      Casualties of livestock (predators, poison, neglect, disease)

4.      Submit written recommendations on policy or operational changes.

5.      Weekly communication meetings with TZ Liaison and US Director using communication action checklist.

6.      Oversee all monthly staff reports and compile into one Country Director report that will be sent to the USA Executive Director for the STEMM USA Board of Directors.

7.      Assist to coordinate and participate in an annual STEMM Tanzania Board of Directors meeting.

8.      Acts as the point of contact for all STEMM Tanzania Board of Directors matters

 

Compensation and Benefit Guidelines:

This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated ministry professional to assume a pivotal role for a long-standing organization. We are seeking an individual of outstanding quality with a demonstrated track record. The organization’s headquarters is based in Sioux City, IA, and this position is specifically based in Mbuguni, Tanzania, East Africa

Annual salary commensurate with experience (DOE).

Any travel in Tanzania or to the USA for business will be paid for by STEMM to include air fare, vehicle travel, lodging, food and any program costs for business activities. Documentation is required.

STEMM provides room and board at no cost in Tanzania for the Tanzania Country Director and his/her family up to 4 persons. This includes accommodation in the director’s residence (4 BR house), food, local transportation (STEMM director vehicle) and housing utility costs.

Upon completion of one year of service, the Tanzania Country Director earns 160 hours of paid vacation time (4 weeks). Vacation time is meant to be time away from the SCV or actively working. Any vacation time spent in Tanzania (away from the SCV) will be at the expense of the country director. Regular vehicle use remains the expense of STEMM but, other travel or vacation expenses are the responsibility of the country director including air fare, lodges or hotels, safari parks and other leisurely activity expenses.