Africa: Non-Academic Jobs, JUA (03/31/08)

NON-ACADEMIC JOBS

SEAMAAC, INC.

West African Outreach Worker The West African Outreach Worker seeks to serve immigrant/refugee clients in a culturally and linguistically appropriate, polite, and professional manner. The main objective of this position is to provide holistic case management services to increase immigrant/refugee community awareness of, access to, and participation in, a variety of different publicly and privately funded services to enhance an individual's ability to gain and maintain their independence in their new homeland. JOB SCHEDULE: Full-time: (9:00am – 5:00pm Monday through Friday). QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor's Degree or higher in health or social service discipline; Experience: At least two years experience working with ethnic and racial minority communities and/or urban communities; Language Abilities: a West African Language or dialect and French, ability to provide written translation preferred. Please submit resume and a cover letter to: Ms. Por Soua Vue, SEAMAAC, Inc., 4601 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139; P: (215) 476-9640 ex. 22, F: (215) 471-8029; E-mail: pvue@seamaac.org www.seamaac.org (Website).

TRAUMA AND TRANSITION PROGRAMME (TTP) OF THE CENTRE FOR THE STUDY OF

VIOLENCE AND RECONCILIATION (CSVR) – RESEARCHER The Trauma and Transition Programme (TTP) of the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) has an immediate opening for a Researcher. The CSVR works to understand and add to the root causes and effects of violence in all its forms and build sustainable peace and reconciliation in South Africa, the region and internationally. TTP has as its vision to contribute to the creation of a functional democracy where violence is contained and people and communities thrive in a peaceful, caring and safe society. The successful applicant will assist the main researcher with the Monitoring and Evaluation of TTP's clinical work with torture survivors as it relates to tracking of cases; data management; data cleaning and analysis; M&E of the project; development of an Implementation Field Guide; and liaising with clinicians. The position is a full-time contract for 1 year and will be based in Johannesburg. To apply, please send a resume, cover letter and at least one contactable reference to ssingh@csvr.org.za. Application deadline is April 4, 2008.

SOUTHERN AFRICAN NGO NETWORK (SANGONET) - E-COMMUNITY BUILDING COORDINATOR

The Southern African NGO Network (SANGONeT) is looking for an e-Community Building Coordinator for its various online content projects, including the SANGONeT NGO and Development Information Portal (www.sangonet.org.za) and Citizen Journalism in Africa (www.citizenjournalismafrica.org). These projects promote the use of digital and other media by participating organisations to share news and influence public debate. Key project components include formal and informal training, an online interactive e-learning platform, in-country peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and networking. The ideal candidate should be passionate about the role and impact of information communication technologies (ICTs) in support of the work of civil society organisations. He/she should be interested in the use of "New Media" and social networking tools in achieving the goals of the mentioned portal projects. Please e-mail your application letter, curriculum vitae and supporting documents to info@sangonet.org.za. Closing Date: 11 April 2008

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTH AFRICA (BBBSSA) - CASE MANAGER

Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Africa (BBBSSA), a NGO that provides mentorship to children and youth in SA, invites applications from suitably qualified individual for the Case Manager position to be based in Cape Town. The successful candidates will run BBBSSA's HIV/AIDS and Schools Programme. Requirements are as follows: a child and youth care or Social Work or Psychology qualification; be an enthusiastic, committed self-starter; experience working with children and youth; good interpersonal and networking skills; own transport; fluency in English and/or isiXhosa; previous NGO experience is preferred. To apply, please forward a clear motivational letter together with your CV and contactable referees to N. Parker at nazrana@bbbssa.org.zaThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it / Postal address: PO Box 13678, Mowbray 7705. The application deadline is 11 April 2008.

SAVE THE CHILDREN - TOP OF FORM DEPUTY COUNTRY OFFICE DIRECTOR

ADMIN/FINANCE, JUBA, SUDAN
Save the Children, the leading independent organization creating real and lasting change for children in need in the U.S. and around the world, seeks Deputy Country Office Director Admin/Finance (DCOD/AF) S/he will be responsible for the management and oversight of all Southern Sudan Country Office (SSCO) financial, procurement, administrative and Information Technology activity, covering the Juba, Pagak and Mvolo Offices. Duties include the monitoring of and coordination with field office financial activity, management of procurement of items/services and their distribution/storage, overseeing the transport of goods and staff and supervising the IT systems and information storage. REQUIREMENTS: The successful candidate must possess Masters Degree in accounting/business administration strongly desired; Bachelors Degree with extensive experience may substitute. TO APPLY: Please visit: http://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/jobs/submit.cfm?company_id=15604&;version=1, tracking code: 3587.

SAVE THE CHILDREN - SENIOR MANAGER, FINANCE, KHARTOUM, SUDAN

The Sudan Country Office of Save the Children US (SuCO) manages a large and complex portfolio of grants, totaling in the region of $37 million. Grants are funded by multiple sources including USAID, UN agencies, Save the Children Alliance partners and private contributions. Currently SuCO operates in the Darfur and Nuba regions, with two regional offices and eight sub-offices. Sudan Save the Children is currently undertaking Unified Presence between Save US, Save Sweden and Save UK which will increase the complexity of funding sources. Under the supervision of the Deputy Country Director - Financial Controller, the Finance Manager will strive to provide efficient and effective management of the Country Office finance function, including oversight of Finance Department; Financial Policies and Procedures; Financial Reporting in-country and to Home/Area Office and Donors; and Cash Flow Management for Khartoum and Sub-offices. Budgeting, Budget Monitoring and Financial Grant Management and Compliance; Training and Capacity Building; and Audit and Internal controls are also a key component of this position. REQUIREMENTS: Masters or Bachelor level degree in finance or Business Administration plus a minimum of five years experience in Management and leadership role in professional Finance in a well established, major or at least medium size organization. TO APPLY: Please visit: http://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/jobs/submit.cfm?company_id=15604&;version=1, tracking code: 3474.