Jobs at 2Seeds Project Coordinator

Job description

2Seeds seeks 2 driven, and passionate leaders to join its 6th Class of Project Coordinators . Project Coordinators are one-year volunteers that immerse themselves in Tanzanian

communities and help incubate businesses and foster entrepreneurship with smallholder farmers.

Skills

Management, Leadership, Project Management, Business Development, Community development, Agriculture, Economic Development, TAnzania, Swahili, East Africa, Agricultural Development

Sectors

Farming / Fishing / Landscaping / Horticulture, Social / Not For Profit

How is 2Seeds different from other International NGOs?

• We practice a people-centered approach to development. - We don't just deliver goods or bring in experts, but rather work with communities to build trust, develop business acumen, and lay the groundwork for resilience and
  creative problem solving. Our Partners are proud to say “Sisi ni 2Seedsi!†- or “We are 2Seeds!â€
• We are committed to results. - We measure our success by our Partners' quality of life. We are committed to
  finding an effective income-generating activity suited to the particular needs of each community.
• We are governed by our values. - Humility, self-awareness, partnership, resource stewardship, compassion, and
  results bind all 2Seeds members together.
• We believe in true partnership. - Our dual focus on Project Coordinator and Tanzanian Partner human capital
  development means we are busting the power dynamics prevalent in traditional "service." Our partnerships promote human capital development for all involved.
• We are a network. - Project Coordinators are matched with a mentor, an accomplished professional who provides personal and professional support throughout the year. In addition, many alumni, board members, and other stakeholders are highly invested in the organization and are committed to the success of our Project Coordinators.

We seek Project Coordinators for the following types of projects:

Village-Based Continuing Projects

• Live and work in a rural village with Tanzanian Partners who are familiar with 2Seeds and have
  worked with Project Coordinators in the past.
• Work with community members to convert the existing project into a thriving business.
• Raise $8,000-$10,000 for project investments and living costs.
• Perfect for someone who enjoys building deep relationships with his/her surrounding community and who likes the challenge of improving the efficiency and efficacy of things already
  in motion.

What skills are required?

Job description

2Seeds seeks 2 driven, and passionate leaders to join its 6th Class of Project Coordinators (August 2015-July 2016). Project Coordinators are one-year volunteers that immerse themselves in Tanzanian communities and help incubate businesses and foster entrepreneurship with smallholder farmers.

Skills

Management, Leadership, Project Management, Business Development, Community development, Agriculture, Economic Development, TAnzania, Swahili, East Africa, Agricultural Development

Sectors

Farming / Fishing / Landscaping / Horticulture, Social / Not For Profit

How is 2Seeds different from other International NGOs?

• We practice a people-centered approach to development. - We don't just deliver goods or bring in experts, but rather work with communities to build trust, develop business acumen, and lay the groundwork for resilience and
  creative problem solving. Our Partners are proud to say “Sisi ni 2Seedsi!†- or “We are 2Seeds!â€
• We are committed to results. - We measure our success by our Partners' quality of life. We are committed to
  finding an effective income-generating activity suited to the particular needs of each community.
• We are governed by our values. - Humility, self-awareness, partnership, resource stewardship, compassion, and
  results bind all 2Seeds members together.
• We believe in true partnership. - Our dual focus on Project Coordinator and Tanzanian Partner human capital
  development means we are busting the power dynamics prevalent in traditional "service." Our partnerships promote human capital development for all involved.
• We are a network. - Project Coordinators are matched with a mentor, an accomplished professional who provides personal and professional support throughout the year. In addition, many alumni, board members, and other stakeholders are highly invested in the organization and are committed to the success of our Project Coordinators.

We seek Project Coordinators for the following types of projects:

Village-Based Continuing Projects

• Live and work in a rural village with Tanzanian Partners who are familiar with 2Seeds and have
  worked with Project Coordinators in the past.
• Work with community members to convert the existing project into a thriving business.
• Raise $8,000-$10,000 for project investments and living costs.
• Perfect for someone who enjoys building deep relationships with his/her surrounding community and who likes the challenge of improving the efficiency and efficacy of things already
  in motion.

What skills are required?

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Humility. We seek mature, humbly confident leaders that are flexible and good-humored.
• Resilience.
• Passion for our work.
• Compassion, curiosity, and openness to unfamiliar cultures.
• An orientation towards perseverance, task execution, and results.
• Self-awareness. We seek individuals who understand their strengths and weaknesses, and strive to better themselves and the lives of those they encounter.

What other skills or qualities might be beneficial but are not necessary?

• Swahili knowledge
• Project &/or business management experience
• Economic &/or community development experience

This is an accelerated leadership experience, after which PCs continue with their professional journeys in a variety of fields. Project Coordinators are responsible for fundraising $8,000 for village-based placements to cover project investment capital and all living expenses. We are committed to recruiting exceptional Project Coordinators and support PCs in their fundraising journeys.

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Humility. We seek mature, humbly confident leaders that are flexible and good-humored.
• Resilience.
• Passion for our work.
• Compassion, curiosity, and openness to unfamiliar cultures.
• An orientation towards perseverance, task execution, and results.
• Self-awareness. We seek individuals who understand their strengths and weaknesses, and strive to better themselves and the lives of those they encounter.

What other skills or qualities might be beneficial but are not necessary?

• Swahili knowledge
• Project &/or business management experience
• Economic &/or community development experience

This is an accelerated leadership experience, after which PCs continue with their professional journeys in a variety of fields. Project Coordinators are responsible for fundraising $8,000 for village-based placements to cover project investment capital and all living expenses. We are committed to recruiting exceptional Project Coordinators and support PCs in their fundraising journeys.

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