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