Assistant Team Lead – Community Relations

Employer: The School of St Jude
Position: Assistant Team Lead – Community Relations
Workstation: Sisia Campus, Moshono, Arusha, Tanzania
Vacancies: 1
Education: Bachelor’s degree
Reference: TSOSJ/HR/SIS/HO/CT/08/28
Application Deadline: 11 September 2026

About the School

The School of St Jude is a charitable education organization in Tanzania providing free, quality education to academically promising students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

The school serves approximately 1,800 students, supports graduates with access to higher education, and contributes teachers to government schools.

Job Purpose

The Assistant Team Lead – Community Relations will help coordinate and oversee activities that connect the school with students, parents, communities and other stakeholders.

The role combines community engagement, stakeholder coordination, fieldwork, records management, reporting, policy development and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Community Relations Planning & Coordination

• Plan and coordinate the annual Community Relations calendar.
• Prepare weekly Community Relations schedules.
• Coordinate scholarship application activities.
• Organize and support poverty assessments.
• Coordinate home visits and other community-related activities.
• Ensure activities are properly planned and delivered on schedule.

2. Stakeholder & Team Coordination

Work closely with:

• Community Relations team
• Academic teams
• Visitor team
• Students
• Parents
• Schools
• Community leaders
• Government stakeholders
• Other relevant partners

The role requires strong coordination and communication to ensure activities run smoothly.

3. Student & Parent Records

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date student and parent information in iSAMs and related systems.
• Coordinate archiving of records.
• Maintain student files and parent records.
• Ensure Community Relations documentation is properly organized and accessible.

4. Monitoring, Review & Reporting

• Review poverty assessments.
• Review house checks and home visits.
• Review parent reports.
• Identify issues requiring follow-up or intervention.
• Prepare accurate monthly and annual reports for supervisors and managers.

5. Policy & Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to development and review of Community Relations:
  • Policies
  • Procedures
  • Guidelines
  • Working tools
• Identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Support consistent implementation of approved processes.
• Recommend practical and innovative ways to improve Community Relations activities.
• Help strengthen compliance and programme outcomes.

Required Qualifications

Education

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in one of the following fields is preferred:

• Community Development
• Social Sciences
• Communications
• Public Relations
• Development Studies
• Monitoring & Evaluation
• Related field

Experience

Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in areas such as:

• Community engagement
• Stakeholder relations
• Project coordination
• Fieldwork
• Community development
• Similar roles

Key Skills & Attributes

Communication & Relationship Building

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, parents and communities.
• Ability to engage effectively with government and other stakeholders.

Organization

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Able to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong follow-up skills.
• Capable of coordinating field-based activities.
• Strong record-keeping ability.

Problem-Solving

• Proactive approach to identifying problems.
• Ability to resolve challenges effectively.
• Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Innovative and practical approach to improving operations.

Personal Qualities

The ideal candidate should be:

• Reliable
• Proactive
• Accountable
• Professional
• Trustworthy
• Respectful
• Confidential
• Team-oriented
• Willing to take ownership and go beyond minimum expectations

Benefits

The School of St Jude highlights:

• Opportunity to contribute to reducing poverty through education.
• Flexible and supportive international and local working environment.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• Mid-morning tea and lunch during working days.

How to Apply

Applicants should send:

1. Cover letter
2. Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Send applications to: recruitment@schoolofstjude.co.tz

Email subject/reference: TSOSJ/HR/SIS/HO/CT/08/28

Deadline: 11 September 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.