LESBIAN AND GAY EQUALITY PROJECT
VACANCY FOR DIRECTOR

The Lesbian and Gay Equality Project works towards the achievement
of full social and legal equality for LGBT people based on sustainable
economic justice and development as a basis for equality and freedom
for all.

The Lesbian and Gay Equality Project is entering a critical phase of
consolidating gains made under the National Coalition for Gay and
Lesbian Equality and building a strong organisation which is
instrumental in ensuring the exercise of full human and social rights by
all LGBT people

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE :-

a.. proven leadership and strategic qualities - strong planners with
excellent skills and experience in NGOs, human resources,
programme implementation, strategic and financial management;

b.. knowledge and record of human rights and lesbian and gay activism;

c.. capacity to thrive in a young, dynamic and growing organisation;

d.. excellent network both within and outside the NGO and funding
sectors; and

e.. an excellent lobbying, advocacy and networking profile and
experience

f.. other skills required - good listening, facilitating, persuading,
negotiating, building consensus, problem solving, troubleshooting,
reflecting and adapting skills, computer literacy, ability to work under
pressure and time management.

THE ROLE OF THE DIRECTOR INCLUDES:-
a.. contributing to the strategic vision and implementation of policies
and programmes
b.. co-ordinating and directing lobbying, advocacy, networking and
public relations work
c.. internal management of staff and smooth functioning of personnel
systems
d.. internal management of administrative and financial systems
e.. developing, maintaining and monitoring strategies to meet the
Lesbian and Gay Equality Project funding needs
f.. developing, maintaining and monitoring human resource,
administrative and financial policies, procedures and annual budgets
g.. ensuring that annual business plans and funding contracts are
implemented and adhered to
h.. draft reports to the Board, funders and other stakeholders

Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups as defined
in the Employment Equity Act and lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender
applicants. The Lesbian and Gay Equality Project offers a salary
package in line with qualifications and experience.

Send your CV and motivation letter with three referees (include postal or
email addresses and telephone and fax numbers of referees) by 20
February 2002 to :-

Nolene Morris, Chairperson

P.O Box 27722, Yeoville, 2143

Or fax to (011) 648-6692 or email- [email protected]

Interviews will be conducted between 02 - 03 March 2002. The preferred
date of commencement for this post is 17 March 2002 but this is
negotiable. If you have not been contacted within 30 days after the
closing date, please accept that your application has not been successful.