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Africa: Non-Academic Jobs, JUA (02/18/08)

NON-ACADEMIC JOBS

PEACE PARKS FOUNDATION – FUNDRAISING CO-COORDINATOR

Peace Parks Foundation seeks a dynamic and energetic Fundraising Co-coordinator on a 36- months fixed term contract. Peace Parks Foundation (PPF) is a section 21 not for Profit Company established to facilitate the establishment and development of Tran frontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs) in southern Africa. The position will appeal to someone who has relevant work experience in the non-profit sector, and who is seeking a challenging opportunity to work as part of the PPF head office team based in Stellenbosch. Interested candidates are invited to submit: a cover letter detailing your interest in and suitability for the position; Curriculum Vitae, with contact details of 3 references. These should be submitted by 22 February to lead to an interview on 28 February 2008. A competitive salary package will be negotiated, based on qualifications and experience. Applications should be submitted to: Mr. Werner Myburgh, (Chief Operating Officer), Peace Parks Foundation, Millennia Park, P.O. Box 12743, Die Boord, Stellenbosch, South Africa, Fax: +27 (0) 21 887 6189; Email: wmyburgh@ppf.org.za.

EISA - PROGRAMME OFFICER

EISA, a NGO that promotes credible elections and democratic governance in Africa, seeks to appoint a Programme Officer to be based in Johannesburg. Qualified South African nationals are encouraged to apply. EISA offers a competitive remuneration package based on qualifications and experience.Please send applications with accompanying CV to zahira@eisa.org.zaThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it / Fax: 011 482 6163 / Postal Address: EISA, PO Box 740 Auckland Park, Johannesburg or call 011 482 5495 for further enquiries. Application deadline is February 22, 2008. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. For more information see,
http://www.sangonet.org.za/portal/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8802&Itemid=1

SAVE THE CHILDREN - COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER IN SUDAN

Save the Children, a leading U.S. and international child-focused relief and development agency seeks a Communications Manager in Sudan. The Communications Manager will be responsible for communications and representation of the Sudan Country Office of Save the Children. Working closely with program staff, the Communications Manager is responsible for collecting information from all the programs of the Alliance members in Sudan and producing various communications materials including situation reports, newsletters, brochures and for coordinating the submission of annual and bi-annual activity reports. The Communications Manager plays an important role in supporting the advocacy and communications work of the Country Office Director and program staff. REQUIREMENTS: A degree in a communications related discipline. 3-5 years experience in a communications role. Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize and meet deadlines. Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to build good relations both internally and externally. Fluent spoken and written English with excellent written and verbal communication skills. TO APPLY: Please visit our Career Website at http://www.savethechildren.org/careers/index.asp and apply online to position #3578.

PACSA – PROJECT ORGANIZER

PACSA, the Pietermaritzburg Agency for Christian Social Awareness, an ecumenical NGO operating in the KZN Midlands, seeks to appoint a Project Organiser for the HIV and AIDS Mainstreaming and Church Mobilisation service unit. Due to the workload and differentiated nature of the work of the unit in offering guidance to programmes as well as managing PACSA's Mainstreaming and Church Mobilisation process, PACSA is seeking a second staff person to understudy the work of the manager, and to take responsibility for certain aspects of the unit's brief. This is a one-year contract post, but renewable, dependent on continued funding. Application letters to be submitted electronically by the 20th February 2008 with CV, including contact details of three referees (one a church minister). Please submit your application with a letter of motivation to Ms. Sonia Nunthoolall on sonian@pacsa.org.za. Should you not be contacted by the end of March, please consider your application unsuccessful.

GEMSA – CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

The Gender and Media Southern Africa (GEMSA) Network is a Southern African NGO based in Johannesburg that has chapters in 13 southern African countries. The GEMSA secretariat seeks the services of an experienced, highly motivated and committed individual to fill the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The successful candidate will come from Southern Africa. More information on the kind of work expected can be found here www.gemsa.org.za.Interested candidates should submit their CV's, a sample of written work, and letter of motivation to admin@gemsa.org.za by 17h00 on Monday 18 February 2008, or fax to (27) 11 622 8674. Late applications will not be considered. For further information please contact Lumka Tetani on 27 (11) 622 6597.

PENN ARCHEOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY MUSEUM - AFRICAN DRUM/DANCE ENSEMBLE The Penn Archeology and Anthropology Museum is seeking an African Drum/Dance ensemble for a one-hour daytime performance. The group should be able to engage children in both an educational and entertaining manner. For more information, please call Amanda Ciaccio at 215-898-4016 ciaccio@sas.upenn.edu.

WHIZZ KIDZ SPECIAL NEEDS CENTRE – FUNDRAISER

Whizz Kidz is looking for a highly motivated, experienced fundraiser to assume responsibility for all fundraising for this registered NPO. Whizz Kidz Special Needs Centre is a well established unit for children with severe and or multiple disabilities.
Applications to be submitted with CV's and relevant references by email to kgmgma@kaymac.co.za. Closing date: 15th March 2008.

 
Editor: Dr. Ali B. Ali-Dinar, Ph.D.
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