JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE

Director – Tuliwaza Program, Fahamu

FAHAMU’S VISION
Fahamu has a vision of the world where people organise to emancipate themselves from all forms of oppression, recognise their social responsibilities, respect each other’s differences, and realise their full potential.

FAHAMU’S MISSION AND VALUES
Fahamu supports the movement for social justice in Africa by providing learning, platforms for advocacy, platforms for analysis, debate and discussion as well as supporting the generation of knowledge.

TULIWAZA PROGRAMME - MISSION
To generate and share knowledge towards a liberated Africa based on the needs and input of African social movements using progressive, feminist and people-centred approaches and methods.

REPORTING TO

The Executive Director

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represents the organisation in public forums and in relation to other institutions
• Supports and manages program staff
• Program and financial management
• Oversees implementation of policies and plans within the program as approved by the Board
• Fundraising and resource mobilization
• Provides strategic direction and leadership of the program
• Facilitates knowledge production in various forms
• Leads, manages and oversees the implementation of research and knowledge generation projects related to Fahamu’s core mandate
• Coordinates advisory committee input into Fahamu’s knowledge generation and research contribution to the movement for social justice

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• Demonstrable extensive knowledge of political, economic and social context in Africa and in relation to the rest of the world
• Commitment to the mission and values of the organisation
• Experience of managing a range of diverse projects
• Experience in management of staff at a distance
• Experience and knowledge of partnership development and working
• Knowledge of and experience in cross disciplinary research methods, feminist and post-colonial epistemologies
• Knowledge of, skills and experience in developing frameworks for participatory action-based research
• Demonstrated commitment to democratization of knowledge and the production of knowledge in various forms
• Ability to provide leadership whilst also being a team worker
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Demonstrable organisational and planning skills
• Experience in fundraising and donor liaison
• Strong people skills (both in relation to the external partners and in relation to staff)
• Excellent communicator
• A dynamic, visionary person with a passion for social justice

QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
• Relevant masters level or Phd degree from accredited university (equivalent experience will be considered)
• Participatory action-oriented research experience
• Excellent English communication skills – both written and oral.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods
• Commitment to social justice and progressive change
• Experience working with social movements in diverse contexts
• Commitment to diversity and non-discrimination.
• Experience managing budgets and fundraising.

Preferred:
• Fluency in French, Portuguese, Arabic or Kiswahili an advantage.
• Fluency in other African languages an advantage.

The position will be based in Nairobi, Dakar or Cape Town with substantial travel throughout the continent.

Fahamu is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary range: GBP 30,000 - £35,000

To apply, please send the following documents on or before March 17, 2011, to [email][email protected]
1. a detailed CV including salary history
2. a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position and why you feel you match the requirements for this position
3. a one page description of a key research question that you think is critical to the struggle for social justice in Africa at this time which outlines why this question is important, what methods you would use to carry out the research, who would the research benefit and how would you reach your primary audience. Please use Arial font 12 for this one page description.

Applications received after March 17, 2011, will not be considered.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.