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INTERFUND is a development agency that seeks to combat poverty and inequality, and strives to promote democracy and human rights. The successful candidate should be an assertive, confidential and independent worker who will work in the Executive
Department.

INTERFUND is a development agency that seeks to combat poverty and
inequality, and strives to promote democracy and human rights.

INTERFUND supported by the European Union seeks to fill the following
positions:

1. RESEARCH AND INFORMATION CO-ORIDNATOR
(Package: approximately R246 954 pa)

The successful candidate should be a dynamic, motivated,
self starter who will work in the Research and Information Department.

Specification of the Post
* Relevant Degree in Humanities/Development
* Basic experience in research, writing and editing
* Some experience in management and supervision
* Ability to work within a team oriented environment
* Extensive experience in civil society and developmental sectors
* Good verbal and writing skills
* Computer literate in Microsoft office, Internet and e-mail
* Basic knowledge of website
* Drivers licence

Key Performance Areas
* Co-ordinate the production and distribution of various INTERFUND
Publications
* Co-ordinate and provide strategic input regarding various research
activities in line with INTERFUND's vision and mission
* Co-ordinate Resource and Information Centre
* Co-ordinate Development Debate activities
* Co-ordinate lobbying, advocacy and information sharing activities
* Co-ordinate general administration activities for the Research &
Information Department
* Co-ordinate departmental processes and implement Performance
Management System

2. FUNDRAISER (Package - Approximately
R155 815 pa)

The successful candidate should be a motivated self starter,
able to network at a high level within organisations and has excellent
interpersonal skills.

Specifications of the Post:
* 3 days a week
* Relevant degree/diploma in Humanities/Development
* 2-4 years experience in development practice
* 2-4 years experience in fundraising
* Accountable and responsible individual
* Able to work in a team oriented environment
* Excellent verbal, writing and presentation skills
* Computer literate in Microsoft Office, Internet and
Email
* Drivers license essential

Key Performance Areas

* Fundraising expertise
* able to initiate and develop new fundraising contacts
* able to mobilise fundraising resources
* sound reporting on fundraising strategies
* prior experience in establishing fundraising database
* Sound donor research and marketing abilities
* Establish effective public relations
* Experience in proposal development
* Involvement with CSI initiatives
* Establish organised fundraising systems and procedures

3. SENIOR PROGRAMME OFFICERS
(Package- Approximately R164 505 pa)

- Democratisation and Human Rights
- Gender, Arts and Culture

Both persons will have core responsibility for implementing
INTERFUND's Human Rights and Democratisation/ Gender, Arts and
Culture Programmes.

The individuals must be self-motivated, systems-oriented,
have excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to
contribute to a vibrant team of development professionals. An excellent
understanding of the sector and South Africa's development context are
expected.

Specifications for both posts include:

* Relevant Degree in Humanities/Development
* Relevant 5 years and more experience of working in programme
implementation and development or a related field with a broad range of
civil society organisations
* Ability to work to deadlines, under pressure, including attention to
detail
* Preparedness to travel frequently - 5 to 10 days every three months
* A valid driver's license and passport
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Must be computer literate
* Project tracking and project financial management capacity
* Good interpersonal skills and a commitment to development

Key Performance Areas
* Grant administration and programme development including making
annual programme applications for ongoing programmes
* Project grants appraisal, implementation and reporting
* Preparation of programme budgets and disbursements
* Maintain the Project Tracking System
* Networking with donors, peer organisations, project partners and
other strategic role players
* Work in collaboration with Capacity Building Officer to facilitate
access to capacity building interventions for the sector.
* Contribute to INTERFUND's research and advocacy agenda.

4. RECEPTIONIST (Package - Approximately R96 625 pa)

The successful candidate should be an assertive,
confidential and independent worker who will work in the Executive
Department

Specifications of the Post
Secretarial Certificate of Diploma
* Experience working in a pressurised Receptionist environment
* Ability to deal with people at all levels within an organisation
* Computer literate in Microsoft Office and e-mail

Key Performance Areas
* Operating a busy switchboard
* Organising the reception area
* General Administrative duties: stationery orders and distribution,
postage and participation in Social Committee meetings
* Office maintenance duties: overseeing photocopier, fax and office
furniture requirements
* Secretarial Support : Word-processing, Minute taking, Filing, Travel
Arrangements etc

Applications should be sent to:
The Executive Director, INTERFUND, P.O.Box 32340, Braamfontein
2017,
Fax No. 011-3392740

OR
emailed to
[email][email protected]

Closing date : 11 January 2002

Further information may be obtained from the Executive Director on
Tel. 011-4032966