Year-long Opportunity in Lesotho
OBJECTIVE
Touching Tiny Lives Foundation (TTLF), a U.S.-based NGO, seeks a 2010-2011 Fellow to oversee operations at its sister organization Touching Tiny Lives (TTL) starting in August 2010. The fellowship will last one year in length and will be based on location at TTL in Mokhotlong, Lesotho.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The TTLF Fellow will work to support the operations and management of TTL in Lesotho, communicate with donors and supporters in the United States and implement projects that contribute towards the mission of TTL and TTLF. The Fellow will report to both the Managing Director (M.D.) of TTL in Lesotho and to the board of directors of the Touching Tiny Lives Foundation TTLF, based in the United States.
COMPENSATION
Though there is no salary for the Fellowship, the Fellow will receive the following compensation:
• Travel stipend up to $2000 – Passage to and from Lesotho at the beginning and end of the Fellow’s term.
• Health insurance reimbursement up to $1000 – Special consideration may be made for successful candidates who require more comprehensive health insurance.
• Free housing on TTL campus in Mokhotlong
• Living stipend to cover routine daily expenses in Mokhotlong – Currently $500/month
• Reintegration bonus of $2500 upon completion of Fellow’s term
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
1. Assisting M.D. in monitoring, evaluation and implementation of Outreach and PMTCT activities in Mokhotlong and Thaba Tseka.
2. Assisting M.D. in general management of daily activities at the safe-house, and responding to emergencies at safe-house during non-business hours.
3. Assisting M.D. in writing reports and proposals for existing and prospective donors.
4. Working with M.D. to review financial reports and accounting, including preparation of TTL Annual Budget, and annual TTL Audited Statement
5. Representing TTL and/or TTLF at local meetings in Mokhotlong and throughout Lesotho.
6. Assisting M.D. with decisions regarding hiring and recruitment and the implementation of these decisions.
7. Coordinating and managing TTLF’s independent initiatives in Lesotho.
8. Coordinating and managing TTLF sponsored volunteer and academic service programs.
9. Maintaining ongoing communication with the TTLF Executive Committee and Board
10. Participating in the selection process of future fellows upon return to the U.S.
QUALIFICATIONS
The IDEAL candidate will have the following qualifications:
• Willing to commit to at least one full year in Mokhotlong, Lesotho.
• At least 2 years of professional experience;
• Interest in pediatric HIV/AIDS, public health, or other related field;
• Entrepreneurial spirit with managerial capabilities;
• High level of detail and organization, and ability to carry projects through to completion;
• Comfortable living in a remote location;
• Experience working in low resource settings or the social sector;
• Experience working in Africa a plus;
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree welcomed
NOTES:
Married or common law couples are encouraged to apply.
For more information, please visit:
http://www.touchingtinylives.org
