Careers at NAEL Foundation

Bring your skills to Team NAEL.

Join a purpose-driven Tanzanian organization working with children, caregivers, families and communities to strengthen health, early development, learning, protection and inclusion.

Open opportunities

Two volunteer associate positions

Both positions are based at Mbezi Beach, Kinondoni, with travel to project areas, and report to the Program Coordinator.

Volunteer opportunity

Volunteer Associate Program Officer

Support planning, delivery, monitoring and reporting for child wellbeing and community programmes, including reading clubs, health, nutrition, ECD, inclusive education, protection and caregiver support.

Key responsibilities

Support project planning and implementation with local government authorities, schools, health facilities and communities.
Establish and strengthen school reading clubs, training, community dialogues and safeguarding activities.
Conduct field monitoring, collect programme data and prepare activity, monthly and quarterly reports.
Support logistics, partnerships, resource mobilisation, visibility and referral pathways.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in community development, education, ECD, social work, public health, environmental studies, development studies or a related social science. More than one year of relevant experience is an advantage.

Also required: Good English and Kiswahili, ability to use common office and online tools, and commitment to child wellbeing and safeguarding.

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Volunteer opportunity

Volunteer Associate IT and Communications Program Officer

Strengthen NAEL Foundation’s digital communications, storytelling, website and social media while providing practical first-line ICT support to the team.

Key responsibilities

Plan and create website and social media content, articles, graphics, video, campaigns and calls to action.
Document activities and develop human-interest stories, newsletters, briefs and an organized digital asset library.
Provide first-line support for devices, software, connectivity, accounts, storage, backups and online events.
Promote consent-based storytelling, data protection and responsible digital practices.

Qualifications

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in IT, computer science, communications, journalism, digital media, public relations, multimedia or a related field. Final-year students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply; a portfolio is an advantage.

Also required: Good English and Kiswahili, ability to use common office and online tools, and commitment to child wellbeing and safeguarding.

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Important volunteer terms

These are volunteer positions and are not salaried. NAEL Foundation will provide a practical schedule and may provide approved transport, meal or activity support subject to available resources and procedures. NAEL Foundation is an equal-opportunity organization committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable people. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Submit your application

Complete the form and upload your CV in PDF, DOC or DOCX format. Applications close at 17:00 EAT on 16 October 2026.

What guides us

Our values

These values shape how Team NAEL works, makes decisions and serves children and communities.

Passion

We bring compassion, energy and a deep commitment to helping children survive, grow and thrive. The story that inspired NAEL Foundation keeps children and families at the heart of our work.

Innovation

We seek practical, evidence-informed and locally relevant solutions that strengthen child health, early learning, protection and caregiver confidence.

Teamwork

We work with families, communities, volunteers, government and partners because lasting progress for children is built through respectful collaboration.

Leadership

We take initiative, listen carefully and act responsibly. We encourage every team member to lead from their role and help turn shared commitments into meaningful results.

Integrity

We serve with honesty, transparency and accountability, protecting the trust of children, families, partners, supporters and the communities we serve.

Excellence

We value quality, continuous learning and thoughtful use of resources. We aim to deliver work that is safe, inclusive, respectful and worthy of the children we support.