SOUTH AFRICA: Outreach specialist
The National Clearinghouse on Youth Employment (NCYE) is seeking a qualified Outreach Specialist.
Key Tasks Are:
a.. To coordinate all aspects of the NCYE Outreach and Technical Assistance Programme
b.. To provide technical assistance in the form of training and other support to youth service providers and young people around issues of employment and entrepreneurship
c.. To develop and maintain partnerships with, and networks of service providers in the field of employment and entrepreneurship
d.. To help source information for the NCYE's databases
e.. To help maintain the NCYE's databases and website
f.. To produce all in-house DTP materials including newsletters, brochures and presentations
g.. To assist with the other work of the NCYE
Skills and Experience Required:
a.. Relevant experience and qualifications in youth employment, entrepreneurship and outreach programmes would be advantageous
b.. Must have general background and experience in youth development
c.. Must have training and facilitation experience
d.. Must be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
e.. Must have good writing skills
f.. Must be computer literate. Especially in MS Office, MS Publisher and other DTP software
g.. Must have working knowledge of information and database management
Other Requirements:
a.. Incumbent must be able to start at the beginning of May 2002
b.. Must have driver's licence and own transport
c.. Must be willing to travel nationally
The NCYE, a national youth outreach, information and education project is being operated under contract to USAID/ NYC.
The incumbent will be based in Pretoria at the NCYE offices. Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The deadline for applications is 22 March 2002 close of business. Applicants must be available for interviews end of March 2002.
Applications and enquiries can be addressed to Neville Naidoo on Tel: 011 834 6865, Fax: 011 834 4955/ e-mail [email protected] (attachment file format in MS Word or Corel Wordperfect)
Correspondence will only be entered into with short-listed candidates