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.