ARTICLE 19 the Global Campaign for Free expression - www.article19.org -

Wishes to recruit two new staff members for its African Programme office based in Johannesburg. The peson specifications are below.

POSITION 1: Africa Programme Officer: Advocacy and Campaigns

RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of Africa Programme
LOCATION: ARTICLE 19Africa Centre for Free Expression * Johannesburg,
CONTRACT: Two years renewable

POSITION SUMMARY: ARTICLE 19 is seeking a Programme Officer for its Africa team. This person will work in close collaboration with the Head of Africa Programme and will be responsible for implementing and developing the advocacy and campaigning work of the programme. Currently the Africa programme is focused on regional and sub-regional research and advocacy for freedom of expression as relates to good governance in the areas of access to information, truth and reconciliation and media pluralism and diversity. In particular s/he will develop advocacy at regional and sub-regional levels engaging governmental, non-governmental corporate and multilateral institutions. S/he will also participate in sharing information and ideas with the other ARTICLE 19 regional programmes and contribute to building the overall global campaign.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Identify and assess opportunities for developing advocacy and campaigning element of the Africa programme
· Participate in conceptualising and writing proposals for the funding of advocacy activities and liaison with funders.
· Implement programme activities in Anglophone, Francophone and Lusophone African programme countries
· Collaborate closely with local, sub-regional and regional organisations (non-governmental, community-based, governmental and others)
· Provide technical assistance to programme partners in the design, development and implementation of advocacy campaigns
· Co-ordinate and collaborate with short-term consultants, advisors and interns contributing to Africa programme advocacy activities
· Represent ARTICLE 19 at all relevant events, including at the African Commission for Human and Peoples' Rights
· Develop and track workplans and budgets
· Prepare reports, articles and other materials related to advocacy activities and to describe and disseminate results of our work

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
· Commitment to freedom of expression including the rights to access to information and to the means of communication
· Bachelors degree required; graduate degree in relevant field strongly preferred
· At least three years professional work experience
· Experience of advocacy programme development in Africa
· Knowledge of freedom of expression mechanisms in Africa
· Ability to travel and work effectively in African countries
· Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
· Strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills
· Fluency (oral and written) in both English and French
· Proficiency in word processing and other relevant applications
· Ability to organise, plan and prioritise work

SALARY: GBP 24,542 per annum (payable in SA Rand equivalent)
TO APPLY
Send cover letter and resume outlining relevant experience and qualifications to:

Head of Africa Programme
ARTICLE 19
African Centre for Freedom of Expression
PO Box 30942
Fax: +27 11 403 1517
Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 10 September 2001

POSITION 2: Africa Programme Assistant: Information Pluralism & Diversity

RESPONSIBLE TO: Africa Programme Officer: Advocacy and Campaigns
LOCATION: ARTICLE 19 - Africa Centre for Free Expression * Johannesburg
CONTRACT: Two years renewable

POSITION SUMMARY: ARTICLE 19 is seeking a Programme Assistant for its Africa team. This person will work in close collaboration with the Africa Programme Officer: Advocacy and Campaigns and will be responsible for research and developing advocacy and campaigning work around the theme information pluralism & diversity. This will include work on the 'right to communicate; broadcasting policy and legislation; media independence, ownership and pluralism; defamation and content related laws.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Develop and track project timelines and budgets
· Research, survey and develop guidelines on identified project themes
· Assist in the design and implementation of advocacy activities
· Prepare reports and articles related to the project themes
· Assist partners with campaign activity at regional, sub-regional & national levels
· Identify and liase with networking and collaborative partners
· Contribute to internal discussions on project strategy and development
· Provide administrative support to the Africa Programme Officer: Advocacy and Campaigns

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
· Commitment to freedom of expression including the rights to access to information and to the means of communication
· Bachelors Degree and/or qualification in relevant field
· At least one years relevant work experience preferred
· Experience and/or understanding of information pluralism, diversity and media freedom issues
· Ability to travel and work effectively in African countries
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team
· Strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills
· Fluency (oral and written) in English
· Working knowledge of French an advantage
· Proficiency in word processing and other relevant applications
· Ability to organise, plan and prioritise work

SALARY: GBP 10,600 per annum (payable in SA Rand equivalent)

TO APPLY
Send cover letter and resume outlining relevant experience and qualifications to:

Head of Africa Programme
ARTICLE 19
African Centre for Freedom of Expression
PO Box 30942
Fax: +27 11 403 1517, Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 10 September 2001