Food and Trees for Africa (FTFA) is South Africa’s social and environmental enterprise improving lives and landscapes towards healthy people on a healthier planet, since 1990. Over 4.2 million trees, 1000’s of permaculture food gardens, bamboo projects and organic farms have been planted for poor communities.
FTFA seeks to employ a Campaign Coordinator to be based in Johannesburg.
Reports to: African Climate Reality Project Branch Manager
Duration: One year contract
Start date: As soon as possible
The purpose of the position is to effectively engage and support Climate Leaders, volunteers and organisations to take climate action. Furthermore, as part of a small team, the coordinator will conduct some administrative work, prepare fundraising proposals and represent African Climate Reality Project at various meetings and events.
Responsibilities:
- Stakeholder engagement and support
- Planning and implementation of campaign activities
- Prepare fundraising proposals and monitoring
- Database management
- Administration
Requirements:
- Communication skills; both verbal and written. Fluency in English and French, do not apply unless you speak French. Other African languages advantageous (written test may be required upon application)
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage people, give direction and receive feedback
- Time and task management, including problem solving
- Self-motivated and ability to work under pressure
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Drive, including database management
- Detail oriented and focused; ability to operate efficiently; and maintain strong degree of accuracy
- Self-motivated, disciplined, deadline-oriented, robust, ability to work under pressure
- Professional and ethical standards
To apply, submit your CV and one page letter of motivation to [email protected]
Interviews are to take place as soon as possible.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date, accept that your application was unsuccessful.
An application will not in itself, entitle the applicant to an interview.
Food and Trees for Africa will not be liable for any costs related to the application process or any costs related to the uptake of the position.
The Organisation reserves the right not to appoint any candidates in the advertised post.
For more about Food and Trees for Africa, refer to www.trees.co.za