Officer - BSJSP Higher Education

Officer – BSJSP Higher Education - The School of St Jude, Sisia Campus, Moshono, Arusha, Tanzania (1 Vacancy, Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Community Development, Guidance & Counselling, or a related field.

• An organized, empathetic, and proactive professional passionate about mentoring students and supporting their academic success and well-being.
• Skilled in administration, coordination, documentation, and data management, including proficiency in Excel.
• Able to build and maintain positive relationships with scholars, parents, universities, and internal teams.
• A clear and confident communicator, both in writing and speaking.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple cases while meeting deadlines.
• Trustworthy and able to handle confidential scholar information with integrity.
• Motivated by contributing to the long-term success of students within the Beyond St Jude Scholarship Program (BSJSP).

• Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to Form 4 and 6 graduates throughout the BSJSP Higher Education pathway, including academic, admissions, social, and welfare matters.
• Monitor, track, and report on scholars’ academic progress and personal development.
• Coordinate and implement activities that support student well-being and holistic growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with universities and tertiary institutions in Tanzania and abroad.
• Provide career guidance and tertiary application support to Community Service (CS) volunteers.
• Attend tertiary workshops/fairs and share insights with the team.
• Assist in organizing and delivering Pre-University Training (PUT).
• Review and update Higher Education procedures and documents in English and Swahili.
• Prepare and submit monthly reports, including academic progress and BSJ alerts.
• Support team activities such as selection, enrolment, PUT events, and Scholarship Reveal Days.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Community Development, Guidance & Counselling, or a related field.
• Experience working with youth, students, or educational programs is an added advantage.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with students and tertiary institutions.
• Proficiency in computer literacy, Excel, and data management.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Swahili.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel to universities across Tanzania and work occasional weekends when required.
• High level of integrity, empathy, and commitment to St Jude’s mission.

• The opportunity to use your talents and expertise to fight poverty through education and make a positive impact in 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)