Village Africa is looking for a full-time manager to work in Tanzania. This is a voluntary position with expenses paid including flight, insurance, accommodation and food.  Starting date negotiable (May-July 2010) for a minimum of one year. Village Africa is a UK registered charity.  It is a small but very active charity helping some of the poorest people in the world.  It is based in a remote setting. Role: To be a member of Village Africa's management team To train international volunteers including orientation, health and safety and voluntary work skills To make volunteer arrangements in the villages (domestic arrangements, liaison with schools, health post, building sites etc) To coordinate incountry volunteer travel To liaise with our UK based volunteer recruitment agency To train Tanzanian staff, English, management, admin, computing and to help look after volunteers To assist with general project email correspondence (eg. donors, past volunteers) To assist with analysis of accounts To assist with fundraising and marketing as time permits Essential Requirements: Willing to live in a remote setting in basic conditions (no water/electricity) Fluent English Good health IT literate (email, WORD, EXCEL) GCSE or equivalent English and Maths Good admin and organisational skills Good communication and interpersonal skills Team player Desirable Requirements: Teaching qualification and experience TEFL certificate and experience First aid certificate A-levels (or equivalent or above) Management skills Good writing skills Knowledge of accounts/budgets Experience as a volunteer in the UK or overseas Kiswahili and/or Kisambaa languages (although translator will be provided whenever necessary) Age: 18+ Benefits: Return flight from home country beginning and end of placement Return flight to home country each Christmas Visa Medical Insurance Local allowance Accommodation Food Agreed expenses when on Village Africa business Leave (4 weeks per annum) To apply: Please send CV and covering email to info@villageafrica.org.uk addressed to Caroline Johnston (Director) describing why you want the role and how you think you are suited to it.  Closing date 12th February 2010. Shortlisting early March.