Volunteer Construction Supervisor at The School of St Jude, Tanzania | 12 months in 2027

Status Actively Recruiting
Application Deadline November 18, 2026

You know building. Help us make room for 250+ more girls.

You’ve spent years on building sites. You know what quality work looks like and how to keep a project on track.

Could you bring that experience to St Jude’s for a year?

The School of St Jude is expanding its Girls’ Secondary School with new classrooms and boarding houses. We’re looking for an experienced builder or construction supervisor from Australia to help ensure these buildings are safe, well-built and ready to welcome our students.

Position Details

Volunteer Construction Supervisor at The School of St Jude, Tanzania | 12 months in 2027

Who are you
  • You’re confident supervising construction, asking questions and identifying problems early. You set clear expectations and follow through on agreed actions, remaining firm when needed while working respectfully with people from different backgrounds.You’ll need:
    • Relevant building or construction qualifications and substantial site supervision experience.
    • The ability to read plans and check workmanship and materials against approved specifications.
    • Experience managing quality, safety, timelines and costs.
    • Confidence using digital plans, spreadsheets, site photos and reporting tools.
    • Clear communication skills and the patience to explain, follow up and resolve problems.
Key Responsibilities
  • Working alongside our project consultants, contractors and Tanzanian facilities team, you’ll:
    • Check construction progress, materials and workmanship on site.
    • Identify defects early and follow through until they are corrected.
    • Keep track of deadlines, costs and agreed actions.
    • Support safe working practices.
    • Keep school management informed with clear records and updates.
    • Share practical skills and knowledge with our local team.
Qualifications, Skills & Attributes
Skills and Competence

We’re looking for someone who is comfortable asking questions, setting clear expectations and making sure commitments are met.

A year with a lasting purpose

Every student at St Jude’s receives a free, quality education. Your experience will help us build safe, durable classrooms and boarding houses and make good use of every donated dollar.

This is a 12-month unpaid volunteer placement in Arusha, Tanzania, during 2027. The school will provide orientation and support to help you settle in. Accommodation, meals, transport, visa arrangements and other placement conditions will be discussed with shortlisted applicants.

Interested?

Please send your CV and a short email outlining your construction experience, why you’d like to join us and when you could begin.

Email: recruitment@schoolofstjude.co.tz 
Applications close: 18th November 2026.

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