South Africa: Operations Manager- AIDC

The Alternative Information Development Centre (AIDC) has recently concluded a merger with Amandla! Publishers and embarked on a new programme under the theme "Dialoguing Alternatives for Social Justice". The programme aims to strengthen movements for social justice through the production of alternative knowledge and by enhancing the institutional capacity of community media organizations and the communication capacity of progressive civil society organizations that facilitates a dialogue giving voice to the poor and marginalized locally and internationally. We are growing our committed and dynamic team and invite applications for the position of Operations Manager.

Responsibilities:

· Managing the Administration Unit
· Develop and maintain a human resource system
· Develop and oversee the project management system
· Maintaining the organization’s calendar
· Develop and manage the contact management system
· Ensure financial and narrative reporting, including the Annual Report
· Prepare and distribute a monthly newsletter
· Responsible for overall office management
· Oversee the distribution of various media productions
· Facilitate the sale of advertising for Amandla! Magazine
· Serve as part of overall management team for the organization.

Requirements:

· Experience and knowledge of Human Resources, finance and project management
· Experience in a management position
· High levels of computer literacy and a valid drivers license

AIDC is committed to social justice and redress. We encourage people from disadvantaged backgrounds to apply. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and detailed CV with 3 references to [email][email protected] The closing date for applications is 8 January 2009. Only short listed candidates will receive a response from AIDC.