Career Guidance Counsellor

Job vacancy

Application Status: Actively Recruiting
Reference code: TSOSJ/HR/SIS/HO/04/22
Application Deadline: 20 Jun, 2025
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!
Available Positions

Career Guidance Counsellor - The School of St Jude, Sisia Campus, Moshono, Arusha, Tanzania (1 Vacancy, Bachelor Degree)

Who You Are
  • You are a dedicated professional who has worked directly as a paid career guidance officer, not just in volunteer roles.
  • You are passionate about helping girls discover their academic and career pathways.
  • You have excellent communication and facilitation skills, and can connect with students at different levels.
  • You are a creative problem-solver who can adapt lessons and workshops to suit various learning needs and levels.
  • You go to sleep at night dreaming about making a tangible difference in the lives of young Tanzanian girls.
What you’ll do
  • Implement the Career Guidance curriculum and facilitate lessons for Form 2, 3 and 4 students at St Jude’s Girls’ School.
  • Coordinate annual surveys, workshops, career fairs, and the holiday Skills Development Program.
  • Deliver typing and emotional intelligence classes tailored to student needs and abilities.
  • Lead club activities and ensure accurate reporting and procedures for club leaders and members. Support club activities and ensure accurate reporting and procedures for club leaders and members.
  • Collaborate with the Careers team and other academic staff to mentor and guide students, especially those at risk of poor career decisions.
What we’re looking for
  • At least 2 years of paid experience in career counselling or similar roles in a school or education setting.
  • Demonstrated ability to teach typing with 80+ WPM and over 98% accuracy.
  • Excellent organisational, communication, and time-management skills
  • A positive, self-motivated work ethic and a passion for developing the next generation of female leaders.
  • A clear understanding of the 21st Century Skills, and a solid plan o cultivate them from the students

Why us?
  • An opportunity to use your talents and expertise to fight poverty through education and make a positive impact in the lives of thousands of students in Arusha, Tanzania.
  • A flexible and supportive community of international and local employees.
  • Ample opportunities for career progression and development.
  • Mid-morning tea and lunch (during working days).
  • Safe and reliable transport to and from school.

Interested in applying?

If you feel you meet the criteria for this position, please fill out the application form and upload your completed form along with your CV and cover letter to the form on this page.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you have any further questions you can head to our FAQ page or contact recruitment@schoolofstjude.co.tz.

DISCLAIMER

PLEASE BE AWARE OF FRAUDULENT ACTIVITIES IN JOB ADVERTISEMENTS AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS. THE SCHOOL OF ST JUDE DOES NOT REQUEST PAYMENT AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS INCLUDING THE OFFER STAGE. ANY PAYMENT REQUESTS SHOULD BE REFUSED AND REPORTED TO LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES FOR APPROPRIATE ACTION.

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