People Opposing Women Abuse (POWA) is a women’s rights organisation that aims to create space for women to enjoy their fundamental human rights in a free and safe environment.
Employment Type: 3 years Contract Position
POWA seeks to appoint a highly skilled Project Manager/Training Facilitator to be based in Johannesburg.
The purpose of this position is to help in its Community Mobilisation and Capacity Building Programme.
Responsibilities:
Lead, Manage and oversee the implementation of community and capacity building projects
Developing Project Plan with clear Project deliverables and Time frames
Develop Monitoring Tool to monitor project deliverables
Compile high level Monthly and Quarterly Reports
Manage and oversee women’s writing project
Review courseware and material development
Facilitate trainings and workshops and provide feedback to Executive Management
Develop a database of key strategic partners and build resilient relationships with them
Develop an Organisational Calendar for Project activities
Provide regular feedback to Executive Manager on Project Outcomes
Contribute to the development and implementation of Organisational Strategy
Assist in developing National, Regional and International advocacy strategies
As part of a management team contribute to the development and implementation of the organisation strategy
Required:
Degree in Education and Training or National Diploma in Education and Training or Social Science is a prerequisite
5 years’ experience in Gender Based Violence or Human Rights organisation of which 3 years should be at Managerial Position/Project Management Knowledge of Legislative Framework
Constitution of RSA 108 of 1996
Domestic Violence Act 116 of 1998
NPO Act 71 of 1997
Victim’s Charter Skills and Competencies
Ability to work with local government structures and community based organisations
Experience in networking, fundraising and liaising with the donor community.
Knowledge of national, regional and international advocacy on women’s rights
Ability to engage in media representation
Ability to carry high workload and work under pressure
Commitment to advancing women’s rights
Excellent Communication skills
Excellent Facilitation Skills
Presentation Skills
Leadership Skills
High level Report writing skills
Deadline Driven
Project Management skills
Team work
Speak two or more South African indigenous languages.
High level of computer literacy (MS Office, Power Point, Excel, Intranet etc.)
Valid Driver’s licence
Interested applicants should forward a Comprehensive and updated CV with three contactable references, one page Motivation & Cover Letter by Email: Vacancy@ powa.co.za.
Only emailed qualifications will be considered. NB Women of all ethnic groups are encouraged to apply.
If you have not heard from us by the 28 February 2020 please consider your application unsuccessful.
For more about People Opposing Women Abuse, refer to www.powa.co.za