JOB DESCRIPTION: Eco-Lodge Manager Internship

Ø  Oversees implementation of roles of staff working in the Eco-Lodge, Restaurant and Reception: receptionist, waiter, cleaners, cooks, store-keeper and guards.

Ø  Insures guests are receiving proper service – Deals with problems raised by guests as appropriate – Gives explanations on the project concept, objectives, current situation, history, facilities and services.

Ø  Assists with and participates in meetings relating to general management issues covering areas such as finance, materials, purchasing, planning of new maintenance and construction projects etc.

REQUIREMENTS

Ø  Honesty and dependability

Ø  High level of motivation (hard working); willing to work flexible and un-usual hours and in challenging conditions!

Ø  English language competency and willingness to learn a new lingua.

Ø  Ability to deal with people in a firm but gentle way, persist with enforcement of standards, be able to communicate with those that are poor in, or lack English altogether through demonstration/careful explanation

Ø  Working experience in a relevant role in a similar sort of environment.

Ø  Ability to operate in an environment where honesty is not assumed as the norm and all transactions need to be checked and balanced carefully.

Ø  Ideally some relevant qualifications

Ø  Summit your CV and copies of all relevant documents with 2 professional referees.

SALARY

Ø  US$200/month + food and accommodation + possible internet usage 1/2hr per day.

CONTRACTUAL TERM

Ø  1 year with 3 month probation period.

 

To start: ASAP

Please submit a CV with two references to alex1mcc@yahoo.com

 

 

 

 

Permaculture Organic Cook/Chef Wanted for Permaculture Eco Lodge in South Ethiopia

Strawberry Fields Eco Lodge in Konso in the South of Ethiopia seeks an organic cook for its Permaculture kitchen. The position is ideal for some-one looking to spend time working in another culture and learning new things while teaching and contributing something back. SFEL project is a model Permaculture site which has its own gardens growing a wide variety of vegetables, trees and fruits. The lodge’s kitchen currently has trouble utilising all of the available foods growing in the garden as Ethiopian cooking is generally some-what inflexible in its approach to ingredients. We are therefore seeking a dynamic and imaginative young cook who is interested in taking on the challenge of working with our kitchen staff to develop new skills and new delicious dishes to make better use of what we can grow on our site. The cook will also have a chance to learn the Amharic language as well as to learn about Ethiopian cooking techniques. Food and living expenses will be paid for the cook along with pocket money (a local rate salary) of $100 per month. The time commitment is flexible, though 6 month minimum, ideally 1 year. For more info on Strawberry Fields Eco Lodge, please see our website www.permalodge.org and FB page www.facebook.com/permalodge

Requirements:

-          Experience of working in catering

-          Some formal training an advantage (especially for getting a long term visa)

-          A strong character, persistence, patience in dealing with others

-          An interest to learn about new culture and language

 

Benefits:

-          Food and Accomodation

-          $100/month salary

-          Amharic lessons from a local teacher twice weekly

-          A chance to learn about Permaculture and its application in Ethiopia/Africa

 

To apply please send a CV and cover letter to info@permalodge.org

 

 

 

INTERNSHIP

Handyman and Maintenance Officer

-          Assistance with general maintenance of on-site facilities

-          Assistance with logistical support for all aspects of project operation including the lodge, farm and Permaculture in Konso schools projects; ordering materials, offering technical support where possible, ordering technical support for outside where necessary, driving the small company vehicle where required (250cc Chinese 3 wheel motorbike) (e.g. trips into the field, collecting materials from the market)

-          Coordination for volunteers; developing their timetables with them upon arrival (in coordination with the farm and Permaculture departments), supervising the implementation of their timetables with them – (i.e. making sure they get up on time, get to breakfast, get on with the tasks they are set.), generally looking after the requirements of volunteers and seeing that they behave themselves properly.

 

Length of Position:                                                                                                                                         (1 month probation period) 3 months to 1 year

Working Hours:                                                                                                                                                Variable but not less than 48hrs per week.

Terms of volunteering:                 Full room and board (meals and accommodation with project staff) including tent and food in the field

5 days leave (you will have a chance to visit the local tribal cultures of the nearby Omo Valley).

Benefits:                                             Chance to participate on 72h Permaculture Design Course at 50% price

To Start: ASAP

 

 

 

 

INTERNSHIP

Trainee/Assistant Permaculture Farm Manager: This position is ideal for someone with training in agriculture and limited experience of farm management with some other experience of managing people in a working environment. A grasp of basic horticultural and farming techniques and their application is essential (e.g. budding, grafting, composting etc.) It offers the chance to get experience of Permaculture through hands on practical application and regular consultation with our senior farm manager (Mr Tichafa Makovere) who is an experienced Permaculturalist from Zimbabwe. The assistant manager will supervise the implementation of plans laid down by the Farm Manager himself, who is not able to be on the site continuously due to other commitments, as well as to deal with emerging situations as they arise. The position requires an ability to direct local people through a local supervisor (who has some grasp of the English language). It requires a tough though flexible character, an ability to think on your feet and some charisma to inspire confidence in directives given to the workers. Though a trainee in the field of Permaculture, the assistant manager should know what they are doing on a farm.

 

A driving licence and ability to drive a motor-bike is desirable

 

Major Responsibilities:

• Supervising the day to day operation of the gardens and monitoring of water usage
• Monitoring the operation of the nursery and seed bank
• Leading tours of the farm for visitors
• You may be also asked to assist with our Permaculture implementation schemes in local schools in Konso, though most of the work will be on the on-site Permaculture demonstration farm.

 

Length of Position:                         1 month probation, extendable from 3 months to 1 year.

 

Working Hours:                                8 hours per day, 6 days per week, 2hrs on Sunday (50 hrs total).

 

Terms of volunteering:                 Full room and board (meals and accommodation with project staff)

Quarterly leave 5 days; sufficient notice should be given so the position can be covered (you will have a chance to visit the local tribal cultures of the nearby Omo Valley).

 

Benefits:                                             Certificated 72h Permaculture Design Course at 50% price