Hostel Matron
AI summary
YWCA Tanzania is hiring two Hostel Matrons for its Dar es Salaam Branch and HQ. The role involves managing hostel operations, ensuring safety and cleanliness, overseeing resident welfare, and handling payments and records. Applications must be submitted by September 25, 2026.
- Two positions available at Dar es Salaam Branch and HQ
- Requires A Level or relevant diploma plus 2 years experience
- Must be available 24/7 during shifts
- Retired but active women encouraged to apply
- Deadline: September 25, 2026
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Can you qualify for this role?
- Required2+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in security, internship, part_timeThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in Dar es SalaamThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Full time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
Documents to prepare
- Likely requiredUpdated CV
- Role specificCover letter or short employer message
- OptionalProfessional references
- Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
- VerifyID or passport only after verifying the employer
Application tips for this job
- Place your strongest Hostel Matron evidence in the first half of your CV.
- In your cover letter or employer message, connect your experience to YWCA Tanzania and the role in Dar es Salaam.
- Add concrete examples related to security, internship, part_time, ideally with measurable outcomes or clear responsibilities.
- Follow the instructions from Ajiriwa Tanzania; avoid sending documents to unofficial contacts or copied links.
- Confirm the deadline, interview location and employer contact before sharing personal documents.
- Prepare a polite question about pay, benefits and contract terms for later interview stages.
Source and safety check
- Ajiriwa Tanzania
- Original source link available
- Application method is clear
- Deadline not specified
- No major risk signal was detected in the captured text.
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Interview preparation
- What experience makes you a strong fit for this Hostel Matron role in security, internship?
- How have you handled responsibilities similar to those in this job post?
- Are you available to work in Dar es Salaam under the listed contract or schedule?
- Prepare examples with clear responsibilities, tools used and measurable outcomes.
- Review the source and research YWCA Tanzania before the interview.
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Original source description
Job Title: Hostel Matron (2 Positions)
YWCA of Tanzania - Hostel Matron (2 Positions)
The YWCA of Tanzania is a nonprofit, volunteer-led organization dedicated to empowering women and girls to achieve justice, peace, gender equality, good governance, health and environmental care. We address community needs through relevant programs, focusing on girls, young women, and women. YWCA Tanzania is part of the global YWCA movement in over 125 countries, founded in 1855 and formally established in 1894, YWCA is the world’s oldest women’s movement. In Tanzania, YWCA was founded in 1959 and registered as a national organization in 1969 with its headquarters in Dar es Salaam. Currently, YWCA Tanzania has 20 operating branches and three groups across the country.
Location:
YWCA Tanzania, Dar es Salaam Branch and YWCA HQ
Assist in managing hostel operations ensuring safety, cleanliness and excellent residents relations.
Key
Responsibilities
- Answer inquiries, allocate rooms, maintain residents logs and update communication platforms.
- Ensure a safe, clean and welcoming environment.
- Oversee daily routines, health and social wellbeing of residents and promote YWCA membership through them.
- Ensure safety and discipline of hostel residents by monitoring security, enforce hostel rules, manage visitors and oversee security.
- Supervise cleanliness, report damages, ensure water and utilities are available.
- ajira
- Collect payments bank slips, maintain records, assist with budgeting and ensure compliance with policies.
- Conduct market research and support resident welfare.
- Standby and other duties, i.e. be available 24/7 during shifts, assist with other tasks as assigned.
- Qualifications:
- Advanced secondary
Education
(A Level or equivalent) or any relevant diploma in Education, Theology or relevant 2 years’
Experience
- in similar roles.
- Excellent written skills in English and Swahili, with attention to detail as well as effective communication with staff, visitors and residents.
- Strong computer skills, including typing, data systems, and internet use.
- Good planning, reporting and time management abilities.
- Problem-solving skills for quick and accurate resolution.
- Respectful and professional in guest service, maintaining confidentiality and integrity.
- Ability to manage safety, cleanliness and resident welfare.
- Team player with organizational skill.
- Retired but not tired women are encouraged to apply.
- Mode of Application:
- Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their cover letter, CV, and copies of relevant certificates outlining their skills and explaining their interest in the job opportunity. Please send your applications to
- ywcatanzania@gmail.com
- , no later than September 25th, 2026.