The Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) is a non-governmental organisation which envisions societies that are peaceful, equal and free from violence. CSVR aims to understand and prevent violence, heal its effects and build sustainable peace at community, national and regional levels. We do this through collaboration with and learning from the lived and diverse experiences of communities affected by violence and conflict to inform innovative interventions, generate knowledge, shape public discourse, influence policy, hold states accountable and promote gender equality, social cohesion and active citizenship.
CSVR seeks to appoint an Advocacy Specialist based in Johannesburg/Cape Town. The position will entail a full-time three-year contract, renewable depending on funding. The successful candidate will work as part of CSVR’s Advocacy Programme.
Responsibilities:
Generate and translate knowledge into Advocacy interventions that influences other practitioners, decision and policy makers at national, continental and international level
Contribute in the development and implementation of strategy for the Advocacy interventions
Identify, initiate and maintain stakeholder relations that are critical for Advocacy interventions at a national, continental and international level.
Contribute to programmatic fundraising and lead in generating funding for their area of speciality.
Support development of Advocacy skills through mentorship of other staff
Develop and implement organisational learning and knowledge management processes and disseminate knowledge within CSVR and externally.
Implement gender mainstreaming in the programme
Qualifications, Experience & Competencies:
Master’s degree in Research/Social Sciences or equivalent
At least seven years’ experience
Experience in a non-governmental sector will be an added advantage
Experience in Public Policy Reform & Implementation
Knowledge Management
Raising public awareness
Project Management
Requirements:
Please submit letter of application, CV and names of two references, indicating the position you are applying for in the subject line, to [email protected] by Friday, 4th June 2021.