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Teachers Organization
Box 5634 Stone Town| Zanzibar |Dar es Salaam
Email: tanzania-twbp@teachers.org |
kenya-twbp@teachers.org |infor@teachers.org
www.teachers.org
Teachers Organisation (TO) is an international NGO and registered charity with its headquarter
in United Kingdom, Teachers Organisation is also registered in Tanzania by the ministry of
community development, gender and children under NGO’s Act No.24 of 2002. In case of
Kenya, Teachers organization is still finalizing the registration and other paper work with the
ministry responsible in Kenya government. TO is looking forward to implement various projects
in partnership with local teachers clubs and local education and awareness creation NGO’s.
Currently, Teachers Organisation is implementing two projects in Tanzania titled “Tanzania
Teachers Grant Program and Tanzania Teachers Without Boarders Project, Phase II”
Project Description
Tanzania Teachers Without Boarders Project Phase III(TTWB-Project Phase III) is the schoolseducation support program designed to employ professional and freelance teachers (Project Field
Officers) to Rural Primary and Secondary Schools in Tanzania. This project is will train and
employ graduates in various profession for three years contract. The project is targeting all
regions in Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar.
Tanzania like many other African countries is also currently facing a challenge of insufficient
teachers in the rural areas/schools, despite the government initiative of allocating many rural job
stations to new employed teachers. But still many teachers have transferred from their original
rural job stations to urban schools, about 20% of all new employed teachers in rural schools quit
their jobs every year and join with private schools because of beautiful salary package and other
benefits. From ministerial statistical data from the government of Tanzania, it is approximated
that about 30% off all teachers quit their jobs because of minimal salary scale as well as poor
working condition.
TTWB-Project is implemented by an international NGO “Teachers Organization” from United
Kingdom. Teachers Organization is an international organization which enriches the personal and
professional growth of teachers by recognizing and supporting them as they identify and pursue
opportunities around the globe that will have the greatest impact on their practice, the academic
lives of their students and on their school communities.
This program is designed to capacitate teachers to happily feel free to work in rural areas by
providing employment opportunities with good working environment to 20 0 teachers who
will be working as Project Field Officers/Teachers in teaching various subject in 20 identified
regions in Tanzania
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Project Field Officer/ Teachers
Department: Education and Research
Reporting Authority: Regional Field Coordinator and Country Project Manager
Salary: Tshs 738,400/=
Job Stations: Regions of ; Mwanza, Kagera, Kigoma, Mtwara, Simiyu, Singida,Pemba, Unguja,
Mara, Ruvuma, Lindi, Morogoro, Iringa, Mbeya, Arusha, Shinyanga, Katavi, Tanga, Pwani na
Njombe
Qualification
Tanzania Teachers Without Boarders Project 2013/2014 is expecting to employ 200 teachers
from Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar.
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TTWB-Project Phase III is targeting only graduates who are teachers in
profession, as well as graduates who are not teachers in profession but are interested in
teaching practice. This involves those who have qualification and can teach the following
subjects, History, Geography, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Economics,
Commerce, Book Keeping, Swahili, and English.
Already employed teachers who are working in rural primary and secondary schools
can apply for Part Time Basis. This means if selected they will be implementing the project
as part time teachers.
College and University Graduate possessing certificate, diploma or bachelor degree
related to Education and Social Science subjects eg. sociology, and community
development, education e.tc
Already employed applicants, who will be employed under part time basis must
ensure that they can fulfill their obligations as per our contract.
All applicants must be willing to work in any school or region assigned to them as project
field officers/teachers.
Enthusiasm for, and ability in, their chosen subject area and teaching
High-level organizational skills
Able to communicate concepts and instructions clearly
Enjoy working with teenage children, Patient when dealing with students of differing
abilities and cultures
Acceptance of the rights and needs of all individuals
Prepared to work outside of school hours.
Must be willing and flexible to work in any region in Tanzania
Duties and Responsibilities
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Prepare daily lessons and long-term teaching programs in accordance with
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Teach assigned subjects using a variety of methods, including formal
lessons, discussions, practical activities, experiments, projects, assignments
and excursions, taking into account the differences between individual
students
Use information technology to assist with lesson preparation, teaching and
reporting
Set tests, exams, projects, assignments and homework; mark and correct
assessments; and sort the results
Evaluate and report on the progress of students and discuss individual
performance and problems with students and parents
Establish and maintain good working habits and discipline in classrooms and
throughout the school
Supervise extra classes when other teachers are absent
Supervise students in the yard during lunchtime and other breaks
Carry out relevant administrative duties
Attend staff meetings, educational conferences and other professional
development activities
Coordinate work experience and school-industry programs
Participate in other activities in partnership with parents and the school
community, including parent/teacher nights, school council and other
committees
Assist in organizing sporting events, camping trips and other excursions
Coordinate administrative support programs and the work of non-teaching
staff in schools
Network with other teachers, work with other staff to revise the school's
policies and curriculum to reflect changing student needs and government
initiatives.
5.0 Application Procedures
Tanzania Teachers Without Boarders Project 2015/2016 is expecting to employ 200 teachers
from different Tanzania districts. TTWB-Project is targeting only beneficiaries who are teachers in
profession, this involves those who has qualification and can teach the following subjects,
History,
Geography, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Economics, Commerce, Book Keeping,
Swahili, and English. The application is open to anyone who fits the description and thinks that
he/she will need assistance in achieving his dream towards becoming a great teacher in
supporting rural Tanzania.
Send us your cover letter and CV Only to this email:tanzania-twbp@teachers.org
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Subject: TTWB-Project, (Your level of education e.g Certificate, Diploma or Degree) then your
Name, and Your Preferred Region and District of Choice
E.g Subject: TTWB-Project, Diploma/Degree, Josephat Kamau, Kagera Region
Application Dead Line: 30th March, 2015 Application Opening: 15 th January, 2015
Note that: Only Shortlisted Candidates Shall be Contacted
Benefits, Salary Package and Remuneration
TWB-Project is expecting to employ 200 teachers (from colleges, and universities), who will
be working on a contract basis. Employed Teachers will benefit from the following
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Salary Package: Tshs 738,400/= Net salary per month
Teaching Allowances: Tshs 100,000/= per month
Accommodation Allowance: Tshs 100,000/= per month
Teaching and Learning Equipment: 1 Laptop per teacher, Internet Modem text books and
various teaching materials and handout.
Health Insurance And other benefits in accordance to the labour laws of Tanzania