HAVEN OF PEACE ACADEMY
Haven of Peace Academy (HOPAC) is a faith-based educational institution owned and operated by Haven of Peace Trust. HOPAC was founded in 1994 for children of missionaries and has evolved into a Christian international school with a diverse student population that includes children of missionaries and full-time Christian service workers, children of expats working in the non-profit and for-profit sectors, and children of Tanzanians working in the non-profit, for-profit, and public sectors. The school is located in Kunduchi at the junction of Salasala Road and Bagamoyo Road in Kinondoni Municipal in Dar es Salaam and is currently inviting applications for vacancies of competent, experienced, and qualified personnel.
The following positions are open for the school year 2023/2024 starting Nov 2023:
STORE KEEPER
Store Keeper at HOPAC October, 2023
The StoreKeeper position is one of the key positions in the organization looking on all general and department-specific, routine and daily store activities including activities such as ordering; receiving; binning and issuing; keeping safe stock of materials and office consumables; managing of school inventory; doing periodic stock taking and related duties required. He/She will report directly to the Finance Manager. Maintains stock records by
adding or deleting items as they are issued or received; verifies, updates, and reconciles stock information; performs physical stock of all stores; yard and reconciles records; determines proper floor and shelf location for stock and supplies; ensures hazardous materials are stored in a safe place within stores. Will have the responsibility of internal ordering to replenish in house/store consumable stocks and advise the user department, responsible for the receiving part of the purchases and also managing all inventory at the school.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Committed Evangelical Christian
- Advance Diploma/University Degree in Material Management/Business Administration
- Should be registered with National Board of Material Management and/or Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Stores Management
- Attention to details
- Fluent in both English and Swahili languages
- Highly organized and motivated
- Highly competent with productivity software including MS Office
- Customer Service and Interpersonal Skills
RECORD MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
Record Management and Administration Officer at HOPAC October, 2023
The Record Management and Administration Officer is a member of the school’s administrative support team and reports to the Operation Manager. The Record Management and Administration Officer works closely with all members of the school management team, including the Director, the Principals, and other members of management.
The job responsibilities for this position are a wide variety and may vary significantly at various times of the school year. Flexibility and a general attitude of “willingness to do what is needed” is a must. This person is also the focal point for event information collection and implementation, likewise overseeing the organization’s records from their creation and preservation through to disposal.
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, a team player, adaptable, and willing to learn with experience working in multicultural, international settings, and fluent in English.
HOPAC follows the Cambridge curriculum and is an ACSI/MSA accredited school.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Committed evangelical Christian
- An Advanced Diploma in Record Management/Business Administration/Public Administration Information Technology
- Fluent and good command in both English and Swahili languages
- Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy, strong organizational skills
- Openness and flexibility to taking on a wide variety of tasks
- High level of proficiency in MS Office software
- Maintaining privacy and confidentiality
Student Discipleship Coordinator
Student Discipleship Coordinator at HOPAC October, 2023
The Student Discipleship Coordinator is responsible for leading and implementing the school’s discipleship program throughout the school. He/she works closely with the Chaplain, principals and teaching staff to involve all students in the discipleship process. Because of the nature of the work involved, this position is not limited to just the hours of the school day. The Student Discipleship Coordinator is a member of the teaching staff and reports to the Chaplain.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in education or subject-specific field
- Teaching license, qualification, or certification
- Committed Evangelical Christian
- Fluent in English, the medium of instruction
- Minimum of three years teaching experience, preferably in a multicultural setting
- Experience teaching Cambridge International Curriculum preferred
- Youth ministry experience with a heart for student discipleship and evangelism
How to Apply:
If you are confident that you match the above criteria, please send your Application letter and CV only by email to personnel@hopac.sc.tz to arrive on/or before 15th October, 2023 or physically addressed to Personnel Department, Haven of Peace Academy, P. 0. Box 70027, Dar es Salaam, TANZANIA.
