[source: eCivicus]

RAPCAN SEEKS TRAINING MANAGER

The Resources Aimed at the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (RAPCAN)
is an NGO based in South Africa committed to the development of innovative
child abuse prevention strategies which combat the patterns of abuse which
affect the lives of children and adults everywhere.

RAPCAN seeks to appoint a Training Manager to join its training team.

The Training Manager will be responsible for:

- Coordination and management of the work of the training team to ensure
that the standards are met
- Developing new training material
- Pursuing strategic alliances with others organisations offering services
to abused children
- Developing appropriate materials to market the services of the RAPCAN
training department

The ideal candidate will be an experienced trainer
- with leadership qualities and management experience
- counselling and supervision skills
- materials development skills
- capable of record keeping, report writing, and basic administration
- computer literate
- in possession of a valid code 08 driver's license
- dedicated and reliable
- networking skills
- a dynamic and effective communicator
- able to work independently and in a team
- committed to child abuse prevention.

In addition the following qualities would be advantageous:
- a professional qualification in a relevant field
- knowledge of children's rights and challenges facing children
- knowledge of psychological, social and legal issues relating to child
development and child abuse
- experience in an NGO environment
- own vehicle.

Remuneration is negotiable, based on experience. RAPCAN is an equal
opportunity employer. The organisation is based in Cape Town, South Africa.
The position is available from January 2002.

Applicants should send a letter of application and a CV, including 3
contactable referees, to:
The Selection Committee, RAPCAN
ADDRESS: 28 Lower Main Road, Observatory, 7925
FAX: (27-21) 448-9042
E-MAIL: [email protected].

For more information:
CONTACT: Jean Luyt at RAPCAN
TEL: (27-21) 448-9034.

Application deadline: 23 November, 2001.