The director and Hi5 trainer takes care of the Hi5 training programme and guide the students during the entire programme. The social worker is a trainer and provides personal support and counselling when needed. The English teachers help the students improving their English language. The cook prepares the lunch for everyone. The communication officer/trainer is responsible for fundraising, marketing and communication, and partly training.

the team



Kim Groeneweg – Director & Founder

I am Kim, founder, director and trainer. After 10 years of working in developing countries training farmers and local trainers in rural communities I am now learning about the Tanzania hospitality sector because they asked me to come and help them to get better staff. I strongly believe that everyone deserves an opportunity. I am very pleased that the tourism is offering this to the Tanzanian youth. They only need a little push to get a there and keep that job! The right education and the right attitude can make people to believe in themselves and do wonders. I am very happy to see that the Jobortunity team has set the first little steps towards building a place where people can meet, learn and grow and who knows…maybe even fly?!

Happyness Kaaya – Cook & Hi5 trainer

My name is Happyness Ndelilio Kaaya. I come from Nkoanrua village in Arumeru District. Before coming to Jobortunity I started my training in Leguruki vocation training center and Wamata tailoring Center.  I got my certificate in electricity and Tailoring. In July 2007 my father passed away so I stayed with my mother, 2 sisters, brother, and my child. On  16^th of September 2009 I joined Jobortunity Training Institute as a student. In February 2010 my three year old child passed away. I did not go to Jobortunity for 2 weeks but decided to continue. In May I started my practical training at Rivertrees Country Inn where I did my practical training in housekeeping, maintenance, kitchen department and a bit as a waitress. Luckily on august 25th I got a job in Jobortunity as an office assistant so I am an employee of Jobortunity now! To all that was my wish to work and be HI5 and show other students how to be professional and be loyal in team work. HI5!

Susanne Beentjes – Communication Officer/trainer

I am Susanne from the Netherlands. Two years ago I went for my master study in International Public Health to Tanzania. During that time not realizing what this great experience did with me; I felt in love with the country, beautiful nature, friendly people, and especially with my lovely fiancé named Akimu. I decided to leave Holland behind and find new life in Tanzania. I struggled to find a job, but luckily Jobortunity gave me the chance to work for them. Through Jobortunity I am able to fulfil my ambition to help people in need – in this case to help vulnerable youth to get a job which opens their future perspectives! My aim is to help Jobortunity to become self-reliant and to promote Jobortunity and the Hi5 approach where ever there is a need! Karibu sana/welcome/welkom!

Neema Samwel – Office assistant & Hi5 trainer

 I come from Arumeru District in Arusha. Before coming to Jobortunity I owned my small business selling clothes. I have done four year in Nkoanrua Secondary School and I stopped in October 2008. In our family we are two men and my sister and I live with our mother. We have a father but because of family problems they separated. In 2009 I joined Jobortunity Training Institute as a student. In June 2010 I started my practical training in Moivaro Lodge and up to August 2010 I passed though the following departments; housekeeping, kitchen and reception. After graduation I got I job working as a receptionist but I got problems which cause me to stop my job. And now I am working in Jobortunity as assistant office so I got employment now. I wish to become a Hi5 trainer and to teach people how to have positive attitude. As this really helped me in my life and I still giving me power!

Agape Tunzo Mnzava - English Hi5 trainer

My name is Agape Tunzo Mnzava. I am an Hi5 trainer at Jobortunity. I love to be here, as Jobortunity’s vision is among my passions. I believe that the dream of Jobortunity has impact on this generation and will change the face of the hospitality industry in Tanzania positively. It’s all about attitude – make your positive..! Hi5!

Witness Emanuel – English Hi5 trainer

My name is Witness Emanuel. I am 24 years old and have a diploma in Human Resource Management from Mount University. I started training in Jobortunity since September 2011 as a Hi5 trainer. I love my job, because I am very interested in working with vulnerable youth. I feel very happy to be with them, I am part of them. I believe that the attitude students get through Jobortunity will fill the gap between the needs of the hospitality industry and the youth.

Grace Chwezi – Social worker

My name is Grace Chwezi, I am from Arusha. I am married and have one child.  I am working with Jobortunity as a social worker. I am enjoying working with vulnerable youth and I feel very happy when I am together with them. I hope they appreciate my advices and support I give to them. Jobortunity is a unique organisation with their special Hi5 approach.

Dotto scholz – Job facilitator & Hi5 trainer

Hi5! My name is Loyce Dotto Scholz, at Jobortunity they call me madam Dotto or mama Kali..Before Jobortunity I have been working for hotels, lodges, tour operators and restaurants. Recently I joined a TOT (Trainers of Trainers) course at Jobortunity. That gave me a chance to combine my past experience in hospitality industry with the Jobortunity concept. And….. it turned out to be an amazing job! I work as a job facilitator and partly trainer in hotel related topics. That means I am responsible for finding placement for Practical Training and following the progress of the students. One thing I have learned from the students of Jobortunity is that ‘nothing is impossible – things just take a lit a bit longer to be possible’. If you split the word you see ‘ I’m possible’, so never give up!