Kaghan Memorial Trust
A non-profit charitable organisation establishing a large school providing quality education to underprivileged children from the Kaghan Valley, Northern Pakistan.
Closing date: 01 Mar 2010
Location: Pakistan - Islamabad
The Kaghan Memorial Trust (KMT) is a non-profit charitable organisation establishing a large school for underprivileged children in the Kaghan Valley, Northern Pakistan. KMT is currently in the process of recruiting a Volunteer Programme Officer to join its Head Office in Islamabad in March 2010 with a commitment to work with us until March 2011. As part of the Head Office team, the Volunteer Programme Officer will be responsible for:
a. Fundraising
- Preparation of proposals, presentations and documentation for donors;
- Organisation of various fundraising events for the Trust.
b. Communication
- With donors and child sponsors;
- With job applicants and potential volunteers;
- Between the school and the KMT Head Office.
c. Serving as a backup/substitute teacher at the school for short periods if required;
d. Any other Trust-related assignments that may be required from time to time.
This position is open for female applicants only. Applicants will need to have a college degree, strong communication skills, past teaching experience, and, most importantly, excellent English writing skills. Experience of proposal writing will be an asset. It is essential that the candidate has a strong sense of commitment to the Trust’s objectives and is willing to volunteer to work for KMT for at least one full year.
This is an excellent opportunity for those wishing to bring a real and sustainable difference to a severely deprived community. It will also allow the volunteer to experience a rich and frequently misunderstood culture.
The Trust provides its volunteers with accommodation, meals, one return air ticket per year for travel between their state/provincial capital and Islamabad, visa expenses, local health cover, local transport facilities and a monthly stipend of Pak. Rs. 10,000 (approx US $120) to cover incidental expenses.
How to apply
Interested candidates may apply by writing to Mr. Khurram Khan, Managing Trustee KMT at khurram.khan@kmt.org.pk All applications should be accompanied by a covering letter, a detailed resume, a photo and a copy of your passport or NIC (in the case of Pakistani applicants). Short listed candidates will be contacted for further information including references. An interview may also be scheduled at a later stage.
Further details about the Trust and School can be found at our website:
http://www.kmt.org.pk
Reference Code: RW_7YBAQL-55
