Action Appointments Vacancies

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Part-time Administrator

About the Organisation

INSPIRE (Initiative for Social Performance in Renewable Energy) is dedicated to advancing social performance in South Africa’s renewable energy sector. Established in 2021, INSPIRE focuses on capacity building, best practices, and fostering leadership for a just transition. The initiative collaborates with key partners to implement training, research, and community engagement, aiming to create a positive impact and drive excellence in the renewable energy industry across South Africa and globally.

About the Job

The part-time administrator at INSPIRE will play a crucial role in supporting the organization’s day to day management team with logistics and administration tasks. Your work will contribute to advancing social performance in South Africa’s renewable energy sector and promoting best practices in the field. This post offers a valuable opportunity to put your attention to detail to work to contribute to a just energy transition in South Africa and beyond.

Please Note: this is a 6-month fixed-term contract, renewable subject to performance and funding.
Applicants residing in Cape Town, Johannesburg or the Eastern Cape are preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Be available on a part time but daily basis to undertake activities needed for effective management – 20 hours per week maximum.
• Assist the MD with arrangements like travel bookings, accommodation, project follow-ups and cross referencing, follow-up and clarification information and communications.
• Keep track of funder project reporting requirements (dates / content expectations).
• Coordinate and book logistical requirements for projects, in co-ordination with finance administration and project team leaders.
• Assist management with project event organization and hosting (including venue search, stakeholder engagements, RSVP’s etc.).
• Undertake administration tasks for management and projects leads including uploading of expense slips, tracking time sheets, checking insurance requirements.
• Attend online management meetings and capture meeting notes and distribution and follow ups.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in the social sciences.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant senior administrative work experience.
• NGO work experience is an advantage.
• Experience working with international organisations is an advantage.

Required skills and behaviours

• Excellent attention to detail to manage logistical issues, to solve issues and follow up on tasks to completion.
• Very good computer application skills including the full MS Office suite and interest and ability to adopt work related software applications.
• Very good written and verbal communication skills, compile clear and concise communications in English.
• Attention to detail and the ability to self-organise and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Good understanding of Not-for-Profit ethos.
• Demonstrate an interest in renewable energy, social impact, and sustainable development.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in some local South African languages is desirable.
• Access to own office infrastructure (laptop).

Email: oona@actionappointments.co.za

Health Systems Strengthening Director

About the Organisation

Ilifa Labantwana is committed to quality early childhood development for all children that supports caregivers, creates sustainable livelihoods for women, and builds an equitable and prosperous South Africa for all. Ilifa Labantwana works towards a South Africa where everyone recognises their contribution to children reaching their full potential. We use our deep understanding of Government and technical expertise; alongside evidence, collaboration and advocacy; to strengthen the early childhood development ecosystem.

About the Job

The Health Systems Strengthening Director will enhance Ilifa’s strategy by advocating for, and designing, health systems that acknowledge and prioritise the importance of pregnant women and children under the age of 2. A focal area for the Director will be to build a robust national support system for young children, parents, caregivers, and the workforce with clear resourcing and implementation mechanisms. The Director will develop and foster strategic relationships with key government stakeholders, civil society, the private sector and donors. The Director will provide leadership to the Side-by-Side campaign in collaboration with the National Department of Health, to increase its reach and impact, through a combination of research, partnership building, content development, and innovative multi-channel behaviour change and communication strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Thought Leadership

• Craft a coherent health systems strategy enhancing Ilifa’s role in advocating and prioritising the importance of pregnant women and children under the age of 2.
• Lead and coordinate the collaborative development and preparation of short and long-term plans aligned to strategic plans and objectives.
• Build a national system of support for young children, parents and caregivers through leveraging the health systems.
• Develop strategies to leverage the National Health Insurance towards maternal and child health.
• Work with Ilifa’s leadership team to identify and execute areas of alignment and integration between portfolios, using a health and nutrition lens.

Stakeholder relations

• Build and develop strategic partnerships with various partner organisations, funders, policy makers and ECD implementing partners.
• Represent Ilifa in various platforms, participate in key sector forums and support the CEO in public engagements where the focus is on maternal and child health to amplify the 0-2 age group.
• Lead formalising the working relationship between Ilifa and the National Department of Health.

Systems Design, Development and Planning

• Develop strategies and a core set of interventions to enhance Community Health Workers’ role in delivering maternal and child health interventions in the home and clinical settings.
• Develop systems to scale, finance and deliver home visiting programmes.
• Identify cross-over programmatic interventions critical for young children e.g. early language development in the health setting, or improved nutrition in early learning programmes.
• Develop an early identification/warning/screening system for young children in need of extra care using innovative ideas.
• Develop mechanisms, processes and systems for full utilisation of the Road to Health Booklet and guides, leveraging the Side-by-Side campaign.

Data-driven decision-making

• Lead strategic planning and development of new monitoring, evaluation, reporting and learning (MERL) approaches to Ilifa’s current and future projects in the health sector e.g. MERL for public health behaviour change and communications campaigns.
• Work with relevant government departments and partners to improve routine and other data on the role and effectiveness of Community Health Worker’s, and other data applicable to the nexus between the health and traditional ECD sectors.

Side-by-Side campaign

• Conduct research on caregiver and parent preferences, knowledge and interests through Side-by-Side’s social media and radio platforms to improve the campaigns reach.
• Drive innovative content development to strengthen the Side-by-Side campaign.
• Increase the Side-by-Side campaign’s visibility through driving a public relations strategy e.g. journal publications, case studies and media interactions (tv, radio, social media and newspaper).
• Develop a clear strategy for Side-by-Side, focusing on components that need further development.

Advocacy

• Advocate for increased investment by the Department of Health to the Side-by-Side campaign.
• Support advocacy efforts around income support for pregnant women, improving the value and working conditions of Community Health Workers, restoring the value of the Child Support Grant and reducing the cost of food.

People Management

• Recruit, manage and support the development of the health systems team.

Requirements

• A master’s or higher degree in Public Health, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Education, or a related field.
• Proven 10 years’ working experience with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role in a health system strengthening, changing public sector systems and developing public policy.
• Extensive knowledge of public health systems, particularly maternal and child health, with primary and community health being desirable, specifically knowledge of the ward-based primary health outreach team (WBPHOT) system.
• Experience in developing strategies and managing behavioural change campaigns.
• Experience managing a team including budgeting, staffing, performance and operations.
• Demonstrated skills in policy analysis and advocacy, with experience influencing health-related policy changes.
• Experience with health information systems and an understanding of government health budgeting would be advantageous.
• Analytical person with problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective advocacy and stakeholder engagement proficient in public speaking and media interactions.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple stakeholders, including government, service providers, implementing partners, civil society organisations, and other relevant stakeholders across various levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
• A valid driver’s license and a readiness to travel.

Email: callum@actionappointments.co.za

Executive Director

About the Organisation

People Opposing Women Abuse (POWA) is a South African, feminist, women’s rights organisation established in 1979. We provide free counselling, sheltering, skills development opportunities, legal services, sector capacity building and strengthening as well as public awareness and education to assist abused women. POWA also engages in advocacy to ensure the realisation of women’s rights and thereby improve women’s quality of life. We are also involved in law and policy reform, research, campaigning as well as regional and international strategic engagement.

About the Job

The Executive Director at POWA oversees all operations and reports to the Board. The ideal candidate should have a Social Work qualification with additional training in project management, leadership, and business management, along with experience in feminist spaces and GBV prevention. Key responsibilities include leading and interacting sensitively with GBV survivors, representing POWA at high-level stakeholder meetings, and building effective teams. The role requires knowledge of organizational development, conflict resolution, HR, financial management, and legal matters related to POWA’s status. Experience with Board interactions is beneficial. The Executive Director will guide POWA through its transitional phase, influencing strategic direction, enhancing visibility, and ensuring financial sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and measure the application of internal policies, strategies, and programmes.
• Develop an organisational structure that supports the strategy and is sufficiently flexible to adapt to changing requirements of the organisation and communities it serves.
• Develop and maintain positive communication channels with national and international stakeholders relevant to the development of women and girls – including Non-Government Organisations (NGOs), Community-Based Organsiations (CBOs), local and regional NPOs, Victim Empowerment Forums, Shelter Movements and Forums, donor organisations, government departments and related agencies.
• Promote an ethical and positive image of POWA and women and girls’ issues across various media channels/platforms.
• Manage activities undertaken by POWA, including the development and maintenance of administrative, financial, and knowledge management systems, the development of employees and volunteers through training, and case consultations and clinical supervision by internal and or external professionals.
• Ensure the development and maintenance of a Performance Management System.
• Build and sustain a positive organisational culture that fosters commitment to a common vision and individual objectives amongst the workforce.
• Establish effective and efficient governance and risk management mechanisms to ensure the organisation’s overall sound governance compliance.

Requirements

• An undergraduate qualification in Social Work.
• Previous experience leading an organisation and at least five years’ experience at senior management level within the social service environment and/or non-profitable organisation.
• Any further qualifications in general business management, social work, clinical psychology, public health, social sciences, law are an advantage.
• Prior experience at leading an organisation.
• Sound understanding of feminist philosophy, GBV prevention, GBV policy- influencing and advocacy skills and experience.
• Experience in operations management including financial and human resources, managing volunteers, culturally diverse groups and case work.
• Ability to supervise chief Social Workers aligned with the Department of Social Development’s requirements.
• The incumbent must have a sound knowledge of violence against women and girls, GBV prevention, POWA programmes, corporate and donor and government funding priorities and mechanisms, interests, referrals, and relationship management experience with complementary organisations similar to POWA’s core business.
• Strategic planning and development.
• Change management.
• Stakeholder management and networking.
• Experience in developing short, medium, and long-term fundraising strategies that ensure funding sustainability. A track record that demonstrates raising funding in excess of R7million annually.
• Financial management, financial planning, including budgeting, financial monitoring and reporting, and identifying potential risks for Board decision-making.
• Financial and Business modelling and a sound understanding of NPO funding and alternative business models.
• Excellent report and proposal writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft packages and project management tools.
• Public relations/media management and public speaking skills.
• Knowledge of NPC and NPO processes.
• Experience in NPC and NPO governance including reporting to Board of Directors.
• Management and leadership skills.

Email: tracy@actionappointments.co.za

Projects Manager

About the Organisation

Groote Schuur Hospital Trust is the premier fundraising arm of Groote Schuur Hospital, working in collaboration with its Facility Board, Hospital Management and key stakeholders to identify the most pressing needs that do not fall within the allocated yearly operational budget of the Hospital and enable pioneering world-class healthcare for all.

About the Job

To work within the Trust’s Impact and Project Team taking responsibility for project management across the Trust’s initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate GSHT project activities, resources, equipment and information
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders to identify and define project requirements, scope and objectives
• Make certain that stakeholders’ needs are met as the project evolves
• Help prepare project reporting, timeframes, schedule and budget
• Manage, control and coordinate project schedule & implementation to make sure the project to be completed on time
• Manage project staff – as required by each project
• Monitor and track project’s progress and handle any issues that arise
• Monitor and report on the progress of a project to all stakeholders
• Use project management tools to monitor working hours, budget, plans and money spend
• Prepare/update project status reports, process invoices, update tracking reports, and maintain files for due diligence and financials
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports
• Create and collect content for digital and print marketing for project

Requirements

• Substantial working experience as a Projects Manager for 5-10 years – working on multiple projects at one time
• University degree (Bachelors minimum)
• Passion for public health, development and project management
• In-depth knowledge of project management and development procedures
• Hands on experience in budgeting, and reporting, as well as experience in managing a team of staff
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Outstanding communication, high EQ, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Attention to detail
• Proactive problem solver
• High degree of autonomy and initiative
• Valid drivers license and own transport

To apply

Team: Impact and Projects

Salary: R50,000 – R60,000 CTC per month depending on experience

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week (full time)

Annual leave: 15 days

Contract Type: Fixed Term (two years)

Reporting to: Executive Director

In order to apply, email your application by Thursday 15th August 2024 to melissa@actionappointments.co.za – send your completed AA bio form, letter of motivation and updated CV (all in MS Word format).

Head of Fundraising & Communications

About the Organisation

One to One Africa is a high-impact development NGO, Head Quartered in Cape Town and currently focusing on the last mile communities of the Eastern Cape. We deliver life-saving and life-transforming health care and support to children, mothers and families through the door-to door efforts of our Mentor Mothers – incredible women recruited from the very communities they serve.

About the Job

This is a new position created to shape and lead OTOA fundraising efforts and external communications. He/she will be expected to build on OTOA recent successes and lead on new business initiatives, to add-value to the fundraising operation beyond sound leadership and management.

The successful candidate will line manage one colleague initially, but the team may grow in line with growth plans and funding requirements. As a key member of the Senior Management Team, you will support the wider development of the organisation and strategic decisions, and overall strategy implementation.

He/she will report into the Executive Director and will also work closely with Fundraising Team in the UK.

The successful candidate will lead OTOA in developing our fundraising and communications strategy and overseeing its implementation. This includes working closely with the UK office to ensure the necessary collaboration. The role is unique in that the role is both strategic but also hands-on.

Key Responsibilities

Income Generation:

• Overall responsibility for implementing our fundraising/ business development strategy steadily increasing our income towards R30million Rands
• Lead on new business initiatives including corporate partnerships, major donors, Foundations – and looking specifically at SA, USA and other key markets
• Directly manage a portfolio of high value donors/partners (HNWIs, Corporates, Foundations).
• Design and oversee the implementation of a donor cultivation and stewardship programme, which might include a programme of events, visits and other engagement initiatives.
• Lead opportunity prospecting and proposal development

Communications:

• Ensure an effective external communications strategy is in place, delivered and well-resourced
• Develop and maintain our Case for Support and other key resources
• Manage the Communications manager role and oversee relationships with key external agencies.

Organisational:

• Member of SMT
• Contributor to organisational strategy reviews and plans
• Delegated responsibility for data protection compliance, gift acceptance
• Oversight of the development of CRM systems, processes, policies and resources required to underpin the fundraising programme.
• Regular attendance at the Fundraising & Comms Committee meeting to report back on fundraising performance and associated KPIs

Key Relationships (internal and external)

• Other SMT and UK Team members
• Line management of 1 staff member initially and growing in line with strategy
• Key supporters (major donors, corporates)

Requirements

• A strong affinity with our mission, values and approach
• Marketing, Communications, PR or business degree required, preferably post graduate
• Senior fundraising professional with proven leadership skills and experience in a not-for-profit organisation of at least three years
• A strong track record of securing significant donations and grants from high value funders
• Sound understanding and ability to drive our relationship-based approach to raising funds.
• Proven experience of personally building and maintaining relationships with funders as well as strong experience working with senior staff to secure significant gifts
• Forward-thinking and dynamic with proven experience of leading, building and managing a high performing team
• Demonstrable experience setting and implementing strategies and plans at a departmental or organisational level
• Proven ability to set and achieve ambitious income targets.
• A proactive networker, able to act as an ambassador externally OTOA
• Established communications and marketing skills and experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excited about the prospect of joining a professional, impact driven NGO with ambitions to grow.
• Valid driver’s license and access to personal vehicle.
• Able to travel

To apply

In order to apply, email your application by Monday 19th August 2024 to melissa@actionappointments.co.za – send your completed AA bio form, letter of motivation and updated CV (all in MS Word format).

Community & Stakeholder Manager

About the Organisation

Babanango Game Reserve (BGR), located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, spans over 20,000 hectares of rewilded wilderness. BGR is committed to sustainable conservation and community empowerment, with significant local community involvement in our operations. We are dedicated to fostering positive relationships with our community, landowners, traditional leadership, government entities, and other stakeholders.

About the Job

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Community and Stakeholder Manager to join our team and drive our engagement and development initiatives. The purpose of this role is to assist Babanango Game Reserve (BGR) in developing, strengthening and implementing good relations with its landowners (3 Community Trusts), its neighbouring communities, its Traditional leadership, Government and quasi-government departments, and all other relevant stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Community Engagement:

• Promote and strengthen relationships with local community groups and committees.
• Attend and participate in community and Trusts’ meetings.
• Develop and implement strategic engagement and communication plans with the community and Trusts.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Manage stakeholder mapping, prepare communications, and respond to stakeholder inquiries.
• Support community empowerment and enterprise development linked to the wildlife economy.
• Serve as the central contact for community public affairs and media relations in collaboration with the CEO and Sales Manager.
• Conduct field visits and host stakeholders within business and surrounding communities.

Internal and External Liaison:

• Oversee all communication and correspondence related to Trusts, community, and stakeholder matters.
• Collaborate closely with the community engagement team, Foundation Manager, and other departments.
• Attend EXCO management meetings and report to the CEO.
• Provide indirect support to 3rd party project development service providers when required by the Foundation.

Management and Administration:

• Ensure regular team meetings for feedback, planning, and task delegation.
• Manage and monitor all community engagement operations.
• Maintain sound administration and reporting systems.
• Capture and consolidate information for management presentations and meetings.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• A tertiary qualification in community development or an equivalent field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Community and Stakeholder Manager or a similar role.
• Experience in the conservation sector is an advantage.
• Fluency in English and Zulu (both written and spoken).
• Valid driver’s license.

Skills and Personal Characteristics:

• Effective community and stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent project and time management skills.
• Strong planning and organizational abilities.
• Rigorous implementation and execution capabilities.
• Exceptional reporting and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Problem-solving skills and initiative.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Teamwork and confidentiality.

To apply

To apply, email your application by Monday 19th August, 2024 to callum@actionappointments.co.za

Finance & Operations Manager

About the Organisation

The Social Justice Initiative (SJI) is a South African non-profit organization established in 2013, dedicated to mobilizing resources for social justice work. SJI supports civil society initiatives focusing on access to justice, governance and accountability, and independent media. By partnering with individuals and corporations, SJI helps identify and fund impactful social justice causes, fostering a fair and equitable society. Join SJI in driving systemic change and advancing the dignity of all South Africans.

About the Job

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Finance and Operations Manager to lead our financial operations. As a Finance and Ops Manager, you will be instrumental in driving financial strategy, ensuring compliance and providing strategic guidance to management. We are seeking a proactive candidate with a strong inclination towards collaboration, and the capacity to provide recommendations in a dynamic setting. Moreover, we are in search of a team player who possesses leadership experience and is prepared to assume responsibility for the position, enhance execution, and establish standardized processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Record Management: Perform all basic accounting procedures, compliance of financial records, transactions and documentation, financial statement preparation, month end closing, journal entries and general ledger maintenance, and prepare supporting schedules for financial statements preparation
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports, including donor grant reports.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Create and monitor annual budgets and forecasts, providing regular updates to management.
• Financial Planning: Maintain financial policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and best practices.
• Strategic Insights: Analyse financial data and provide strategic insights and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Risk Management: Manage risk through insurance.
• Serve as the organisation’s liaison with auditors (annual financial audits).
• Ensure all active grants are covered by valid, binding contracts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management, with experience in grant reporting to donors.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical, communication and leadership skills.
• Proven track record of success in financial management and strategic planning.
• Advanced proficiency in financial software and MS Office (Excel, and Word).

To apply

To apply, email your application by Friday 23rd August 2024 to callum@actionappointments.co.za

Rise Up: Program Coordinator

About the Organisation

Hlanganisa Community Fund is an intermediary grant maker which seeks to strengthen social accountability and promote human rights in pursuit of social justice for all. Hlanganisa’s approach to advancing social, gender and environmental justice is to intervene at grassroots level therefore influencing and anchoring our partnerships in rural communities.

Hlanganisa Community Fund is a fiscal host to Rise Up.

About the Job

Rise Up activates women and girls to transform their lives, families, and communities through investment in local solutions, strengthening leadership, and building movements. Since 2009, Rise Up’s powerful network of over 600 leaders has impacted 135 million people in Africa, Latin America, South Asia, and the US.

Rise Up’s global work advances social justice, education, equity, and opportunity for girls and women in India, Nigeria, Mexico, United States, South Africa, Brazil, and Kenya. Rise Up’s work is enabling local visionary leaders in these countries to strengthen their organizations, lead change in their communities, and advance national level impact through improved policies, programs, and funding for women and girls. Rise Up with funding from Cummins will continue this work in South Africa in 2024.

Rise Up seeks an experienced Program Coordinator to launch Rise Up’s work in South Africa. Program Coordinators (sometimes referred to as Country Representatives in other geographies) are the focal point for the coordination of all program activities in the country. The person serves as liaison between Rise Up Oakland offices and leaders, subgrantees, and country partners.

The Program Coordinator will be responsible for on-going documentation and communications with staff, funders, participants, partners, and vendors. This position will work closely with the Rise Up team and will be expected to join recurring calls with the RU program lead and Program team. Duties and priorities may shift in accordance with program implementation.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination:

• Coordinate, monitor and evaluate in country programming throughout the duration of the project.
• Liaise and collaborate with local and national partner organizations throughout the project as needed.
• Create a matrix of local civil society and nonprofit organizations in the country working on program specific issues in collaboration with key members of the Rise Up Programs team.
• Coordinate participant outreach, co-interview and help select local civil society and nonprofit leaders from selected areas in country as part of new Rise Up cohorts

Workshop Coordination:

• Organize all training logistics including obtaining quotes and securing training sites, identifying, and coordinating local facilitators (as needed), travel arrangements, room, and board for participants and Rise Up staff for workshops and events in the country.
• Maintain communications with participants and international and regional facilitators
• Coordinate the reimbursement payment for the participants, as necessary.
• Provide monthly written progress reports to Rise Up’s Programs Team using appropriate reporting formats.

General Technical Assistance:

• Work with the Rise Up team to communicate with potential and selected leaders, including answering questions about Rise Up program, logistics, the application process, pre-work and any leader documentation selected leaders are asked to complete during participant outreach, recruitment and selection.
• Support participants with proposal development during the Rise Up Accelerator, alongside other Rise Up staff.
• Follow-up with Rise Up leaders after the Rise Up Accelerator via phone and WhatsApp to provide additional support on advocacy proposal development and learn how they are disseminating lessons they learned in the training with their organizations and networks.
• Share local resources, opportunities, and events with local Rise Up leaders.

Technical Assistance in Grantmaking:

• Support grantee organizations as they complete grantmaking documentation, fill out forms and submit other required due diligence documents and information.
• Organize monthly meetings with participants to monitor grants and conduct due diligence visits to grantee organizations.
• Draft feedback emails compiling feedback from Rise Up team on leader proposals and reports in collaboration with program staff
• Provide technical assistance on advocacy proposal development, reports, project implementation, and overall work to grantee organizations as needed.

External relations:

• Represent Rise Up in local media (including radio, TV and/or print media) and national events as needed.
• Conduct outreach to key potential partners at the local and national levels, both to generate interest in program participation and to build support and partnerships for the program.
• Work with the Rise Up Communications staff to help collect leader stories and advocacy accomplishments to post on our social media and website.
• Develop, maintain relationships and regular communications with key stakeholders at the community, provincial, and/or national levels.

Financial Management and Administration:

• Assist with a variety of tasks, including document review, email correspondence, office management, archives, copies, fax, billing, and tracking expenses.
• Monitor all project related expenses and ensure all expenses are within budget allotment and are in compliance with spending.
• Submit monthly invoices and program expense reconciliations and accompanying receipts as requested.
• Keep track of all office allowances and accompanying receipts.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Gather and compile information on Rise Up leaders’ work in the country, including on public events and information, dissemination of learning from Rise Up Accelerator with peers and network, and monitor implementation of grantee projects, as needed.
• Disseminate needs assessments and surveys to Rise Up leaders in the country for Rise Up convening workshops and other activities, as needed.
• Assist in evaluating the project by conducting interviews, focus groups and site visits to grantee organizations, as needed.
• Support the development of subgrantee summaries and provide information for donor reports.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience working with a non-profit organization (international non-profit experience preferred.) or substitute with four additional years of relevant experience.
• Fluent in two vernacular African languages preferred
• Undergrad social science degree preferred
• Experience in Sexual Reproductive Health Rights and advocacy highly desired
• Currently located in South Africa
• Demonstrable experience in managing and coordinating projects independently.
• Strong understanding of grassroots gender equality and women and girl issues in South Africa and working relationships with key stakeholders and partners working on gender equity issues in South Africa.
• Experience participating in, or leading advocacy campaigns, social mobilization, or decision maker education.
• Excellent interpersonal communications skills, with the ability to work in partnership with other organizations.
• Ability to work independently and maintain regular communication with an international team.
• Strong project coordination and organizational skills, with the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with data management 
• Strong administrative, financial reconciliation and financial tracking skills
• Experience using web-based tools for communication and social media channels.
• Willingness and ability to travel locally up to 20% of the time.
• Flexible schedule, allowing for heavier periods of work when needed.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally as needed.
• High proficiency with MS office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), experience with Salesforce or other CRM
• Fluency and proficiency in English is required. 

To apply

This is a 1-year contract with a possibility of renewal subject to funding and performance.

In order to apply, email your application by Sunday 18th August 2024 to tracy@actionappointments.co.za – send your completed AA bio form, letter of motivation and updated CV (all in MS Word format).

Local Economic Development Programme Lead

About the Organisation

The Western Cape Economic Development Partnership, known as the EDP, is an independent, not-for-profit, collaborative intermediary that works with a range of partners to improve systems performance for improved and inclusive socio-economic development outcomes.

The EDP partners with leaders and institutions from different sectors – public, private, civil society, education and academia – to work together, to grow the local, metropolitan, regional and national economy, and to address complex system challenges.

About the Job

The LED Programme Lead will be responsible for the operational implementation of collaborative partnering solutions across a designated province and nationally, driving operational delivery against the Business Plan. He/she is required to be an expert in facilitating collaborative partnering solutions, but a generalist in terms of technical competence & experience within the broader public, private and civil society sectors. When necessary, the PL will research the content knowledge required for a particular programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and managing an EDP Programme/s.
• Conceptualising, developing and managing projects.
• Preparing and managing project budgets and project finance reporting to the donor.
• Identify risks associated with programme or project and mitigate against these risks.
• Programme and project reporting writing such as progress reports and concept notes.
• Designing, facilitating and monitoring tailored partnering solutions within identified issues and/or areas as per the key EDP programmes and projects, in support of the EDP Business Plan.
• Representing the EDP and upholding the EDP’s reputation amongst all stakeholders and partners.
• Initiating and developing relationships with public sector officials (at municipal, provincial and national level) that actively build the EDP’s network and sphere of influence.
• Proactively engaging with funders to establish relationships and develop business and a revenue pipeline.
• Identifying business opportunities and preparing funding proposals.
• Working collaboratively with the EDP team.
• Managing operational issues
• Manage and mentor project staff as required.
• Developing strategic relationships with potential and current partners.

Requirements

• Programme and project management
• Programme/project budget and financial management
• Project Management systems
• Stakeholder engagement
• Team Leadership
• Project risk management
• Quality assurance
• Reporting and communication
• Innovation
• Compliance and governance

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification (Masters Degree) or any equivalent qualification.
• Minimum – 6 years of experience in a minimum of 2 different and diverse working contexts, including business, academia, public sector or development sector with strong experience in project implementation and diverse, complex stakeholder management
• Minimum 3 years previous project management experience
• A background in establishing and running learning networks will be advantageous.

To apply

The position reports to the operations executive and adheres to a hybrid working environment with 3 days in office and optional 2 days remote working subject to any future changes.

1 year contract with a possibility of renewal subject to funding and performance.

In order to apply, email your application by Friday 23rd August 2024 to tracy@actionappointments.co.za – send your completed AA bio form, letter of motivation and updated CV (all in MS Word format).

Project Lead

About the Organisation

The Western Cape Economic Development Partnership, known as the EDP, is an independent, not-for-profit, collaborative intermediary that works with a range of partners to improve systems performance for improved and inclusive socio-economic development outcomes.

The EDP partners with leaders and institutions from different sectors – public, private, civil society, education and academia – to work together, to grow the local, metropolitan, regional and national economy, and to address complex system challenges.

About the Job

The Project Lead is accountable for designing, facilitating and monitoring tailored partnering solutions within identified issues and/or areas as per the key EDP programmes and projects, in support of the EDP Business Plan. In undertaking this role, Project Lead operationally implements the partnering mandate of the EDP, driving the socio-economic transition processes in the Western Cape Region and nationally.

Key Responsibilities

Effective Relationships and Networking

• Uses internal/external networks and relationships to identify and develop opportunities which may be of relevance to the organization, project and programme.
• Understands the conditions for effective partnership working.
• Speaks authoritatively on own area of expertise and is credible with partners/colleagues

Stakeholder Focus

• Systematically analyses stakeholders’ information and feedback.
• Ensures systems are in place to communicate relevant information to others either within own department/team or to other groups, or to colleagues.
• Manages the process of reviewing policies and procedures to improve project outcomes

Planning & Organising

• Contributes to the development of operational plans, ensures plans are fully implemented, monitors progress according to operational objectives.
• Monitors project and programme income and expenditure.
• Manages project budgets and finance administration of the project.
• Drafting and implementation of contingency plans.
• Identify risks associated with the projects and mitigate against these risks.

Project Implementation

• Drives the impact of the project plan.
• Delivers on the agreed outputs of the project plan.
• Manages deviations from the project plan in accordance to company practices.
• Communicates and leads the project team on tasks.
• Monitors and evaluates the deliverables of the project as per project timeline.
• Works collaboratively with the team to ensure desired outcomes of the project.
• Prepares project progress reports and finance reports.
• Supports the development of project descriptions and concept notes with team.

Innovation and Creative Thinking

• Implements new programmes/processes.
• Keeps up-to-date with developments in own field.
• Encourages and facilitates others to generate ideas.
• Consistently thinks about an approach, process or service with the view to improvement.

Effective Communication

• Communicates persuasively and confidently both to external and internal groups/stakeholders.
• Encourages a positive environment for constructive challenge and feedback.
• Shares relevant information concerning strategic / long term plans with colleagues/own team.
• Develops proposals and reports in a style and language necessary to guide, inform, and/or persuade in line with the organisation’s protocol.

Thinking & Acting Strategically

• Contributes operationally to the development of strategy in own area of responsibility.
• Analyses and develops ideas for the plans of the Project and network.
• Develops operational work plans for Project and network

Requirements

• Project planning
• Project management systems
• Team leadership
• Stakeholder management
• Risk management
• Implementation and monitoring
• Quality assurance
• Communication
• Budget and finance administration
• Change management
• Project closure
• Learnings and improvements

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification (Undergraduate Degree) or any equivalent qualification.
• Minimum – 4 years of experience in a minimum of 2 different and diverse working contexts, including business, academia, public sector or development sector with strong experience in project implementation and diverse, complex stakeholder management
• Minimum 3 years previous project management experience
• A background in establishing and running learning networks will be advantageous.
• Experience in working with issues of sustainability, material flows and natural systems will be advantageous.

To apply

The position reports to the operations executive and adheres to a hybrid working environment with 3 days in office and optional 2 days remote working subject to any future changes.

1 year contract with a possibility of renewal subject to funding and performance.

In order to apply, email your application by Friday 23rd August 2024 to tracy@actionappointments.co.za – send your completed AA bio form, letter of motivation and updated CV (all in MS Word format).

All the best with your applications.