Website The School of St Jude
The School of St Jude
Officer – Supporter Relations
The School of St Jude (Arusha, Tanzania)
Organization Overview
The School of St Jude is a leading charitable education institution in Africa, providing free, high-quality education to bright but disadvantaged students in Tanzania. It is funded by global supporters committed to fighting poverty through education.
Each year, the school:
- Educates over 1,800 students for free
- Supports hundreds of graduates into higher education
- Reaches 20,000+ government school students through teacher support programs
📍 Location: Sisia Campus, Moshono
Position Summary
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Position | Officer – Supporter Relations |
| Vacancy | 1 Post |
| Location | Sisia Campus, Moshono, Arusha |
| Employer | The School of St Jude |
| Reference Number | TSOSJ/HR/SIS/HO/26/06/11 |
| Application Email | recruitment@schoolofstjude.co.tz |
| Deadline | 19 June 2026 |
Role Purpose
The Officer – Supporter Relations is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with the school’s global supporters by ensuring they receive timely, meaningful, and engaging communications about the impact of their contributions.
Key Responsibilities
1. Donor & Supporter Stewardship
- Deliver personalized thank-you messages, emails, and updates
- Coordinate thoughtful donor gifts and communications
- Ensure supporters feel appreciated and connected to the mission
2. Communication & Coordination
- Work with internal teams to gather and prepare supporter updates
- Produce communication materials and engagement content
- Support coordination of cross-departmental donor communications
3. Data Management & Reporting
- Maintain accurate supporter records and databases
- Ensure timely and relevant donor updates
- Track engagement metrics and support reporting against KPIs
4. Events & Engagement Support
- Assist in planning supporter tours and virtual (Zoom) events
- Conduct background research and prepare event materials
- Support execution of donor engagement activities
5. Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
- Track communication performance against KPIs
- Provide feedback to improve supporter engagement strategies
- Support reporting and analysis of donor relations activities
Candidate Profile
Education
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in:
- Communications
- Marketing
- Development Studies
- Related fields
Experience
- Experience in one or more of:
- Donor relations
- Customer service
- Fundraising
- Project coordination
Skills Required
Communication
- Excellent written English (clear, professional, engaging tone)
- Strong interpersonal communication across cultures
Organization & Administration
- Strong time management and multitasking abilities
- Attention to detail and accuracy
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in:
- Microsoft Word
- Outlook
- Excel
- Teams
- Bonus: experience with donor databases or email design tools
Personal Attributes
Ideal candidate should be:
- Relationship-focused and empathetic
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Creative in communication and storytelling
- Tech-curious and open to digital tools
- Passionate about education and social impact
Why Join The School of St Jude?
- Opportunity to contribute to fighting poverty through education
- Supportive and diverse international working environment
- Career growth and professional development opportunities
- Daily meals (mid-morning tea and lunch during workdays)
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit:
📧 Email: recruitment@schoolofstjude.co.tz
Required Documents:
- Cover letter addressing the job description
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Email Subject Line:
Must include:
TSOSJ/HR/SIS/HO/26/06/11
Application Deadline
📅 19 June 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Quick Insight
This role is ideal for someone strong in:
- Communication & writing
- Donor/customer relationship management
- Administration and coordination
- Purpose-driven education and nonprofit work
To apply for this job email your details to recruitment@schoolofstjude.co.tz