About The School of St Jude

The School of St Jude is a pioneering leader in charitable education within Africa. Every year, the school gives 1,800 students access to free, quality education, supports hundreds of graduates with access to higher education, and provides more than 20,000 government school students with quality teachers.

St Jude’s is funded by generous supporters from around the world who make its mission possible: giving bright, poor Tanzanian students a free, quality education.

Who you are for the Career Guidance Counsellor role

The School of St Jude is looking for a dedicated professional who is passionate about supporting students, especially girls, in discovering their academic and career pathways.

Duties and responsibilities

The Career Guidance Counsellor will be responsible for supporting students through career guidance activities, lessons, workshops, and mentorship.

Key responsibilities include:

• Implementing the Career Guidance curriculum and facilitating lessons for Form 2, Form 3, and Form 4 students at St Jude’s Girls’ School.
• Coordinating annual surveys, workshops, career fairs, and the holiday Skills Development Program.
• Delivering typing and emotional intelligence classes tailored to students’ needs and abilities.
• Leading club activities and ensuring accurate reporting and procedures for club leaders and members.
• Supporting club activities and ensuring accurate reporting and procedures for club leaders and members.
• Collaborating with the Careers team and other academic staff to mentor and guide students, especially those at risk of poor career decisions.

Qualifications, skills and experience required

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• At least 2 years of paid experience in career counselling or similar roles in a school or education setting.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and time-management skills.
• A positive, self-motivated work ethic.
• A passion for developing the next generation of female leaders.
• A clear understanding of 21st Century Skills.
• A solid plan to cultivate 21st Century Skills among students.
• Passion for youth mentorship.

• Implementing the Career Guidance curriculum and facilitating lessons for Form 2, Form 3, and Form 4 students at St Jude’s Girls’ School.
• Coordinating annual surveys, workshops, career fairs, and the holiday Skills Development Program.
• Delivering typing and emotional intelligence classes tailored to students’ needs and abilities.
• Leading club activities and ensuring accurate reporting and procedures for club leaders and members.
• Supporting club activities and ensuring accurate reporting and procedures for club leaders and members.
• Collaborating with the Careers team and other academic staff to mentor and guide students, especially those at risk of poor career decisions.

• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to connect with students at different levels.
• Creative problem-solver who can adapt lessons and workshops to suit various learning needs and levels.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and time-management skills.
• A clear understanding of 21st Century Skills.
• A solid plan to cultivate 21st Century Skills among students.

• Bachelor degree
• At least 2 years of paid experience in career counselling or similar roles in a school or education setting.