SOUTH AFRICA: Project Officer
The Foundation for Human Rights is looking for a Project Officer, to be based in Pretoria.
Foundation for Human Rights
Our client is a dynamic Section 21 Company (a charitable organisation that does not operate for gain) registered under the South African Companies Act. Its primary purpose is funding Human Rights NGOs/CBOs who contribute to making the South African constitution real.
Project Officer (AA) - Pretoria
This position reports to the Director of the Foundation
Key Purpose of the job:
* To provide a professional service by assisting in the development of workplans, assessment of projects, empowering NGOs and monitoring projects that have been funded by the Foundation
Key Roles:
* Development of work plans and implementation thereof, covering the key result areas identified
* Internal work plan implementation and framework development
* Soliciting for strategic projects
* Assessment of projects
* Facilitate work plan development for projects
* Preparation and signing of contracts
* Monitoring and evaluation of projects
* Capacity building for NGOs which are funded by the Foundation
* Assessing financial viability of projects
* Office administration
Technical Skills
* Knowledge and experience of project finance management
* Knowledge and understanding of Human Rights legislation and related environmental issues
* Practical experience in the field of Human Rights
* Understanding and sensitivity towards human rights issues
Qualifications:
* Relevant tertiary qualifications plus 3 to 5 years experience as a Project Officer working in a project development environment
All interested candidates who meet the criteria should apply, in strict confidence to:
The Consultant,
NDOTSHI CONSULTING
Tel/Fax: (011) 463 0294
E-mail: [email protected]
Closing date: 6th May 2002