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  • NEPAD Business Foundation: Chief Financial Officer

    NEPAD Business Foundation (NBF)
    Please note: this opportunity closing date has passed and may not be available any more.
    Opportunity closing date: 
    Friday, April 19, 2013
    Opportunity type: 
    Employment
    The NEPAD Business Foundation (NBF) is a non-profit company promoting sustainable economic development in Africa through the private sector. Through its Project Management Unit, the NBF is implementing the Removing the Barriers in Agriculture (RtB) Programme which is aimed at removing barriers constraining private sector investment in the agricultural sector in order to increase participation of smallholder farmers and entrepreneurs’ in agricultural production, agribusiness, and agricultural value chains throughout Southern Africa.

    The NBF seeks to appoint a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), based in Johannesburg, South Africa (only those with South African work permits need apply).

    The CFO is responsible for the administrative, financial, human resources, stakeholder relations: communications, events and marketing, programmes, technology and risk management operations of the organisation, to include the development of a financial and operational strategy, metrics tied to that strategy, the on-going development and monitoring of systems and report accurate financial results.

    S/he will report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

    This is a one-year, full-time renewable contract position.
     
    Principal duties and responsibilities:

    General management
    • Management and administration: coordinating the day-to-day operation and management functions of the organisation;
    • Assist in formulating the organisation’s future direction and supporting tactical initiatives;
    • Monitor and direct the implementation of strategic business plans;
    • Develop financial strategies;
    • Designing, improving and implementing the systems the company uses to deliver its services;
    • Develop and administering operational administrative policies, processes and procedures;
    • Managing the risks of the NBF as set out in the risk management strategy, including the risk management framework and fraud prevention plan;
    • Develop performance measures that support the organisation’s strategic direction;
    • Provide information for evaluation of the organisation's activities;
    • Management of the risks of the NBF as set out in the risk management strategy, including the risk management framework and fraud prevention plan.
    Operations
    • Manage and monitor  the finance and administration team, human resources, stakeholder relations:  communications, events and marketing of the organisation, programmes, technology and risk management operations of the organisation;
    • Implement operational best practices;
    • Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team;
    • Maintain in-depth relations with all members of the management team;
    • Ensuring operational diligence;
    • Supervise acquisition due diligence and negotiate acquisitions;
    • Maintaining and administering the Board-approved personnel policies;
    • Providing adequate supervision and evaluation of all staff Overseeing the recruitment, management and disciplinary procedures of personnel, including legal and labour-related matters;
    • Developing, monitoring and evaluating Key Performance Indicators and management of the Performance Appraisal system for staff and devising incentives/rewards appropriately;
    • Managing staff employment contracts and renewals and/or non-renewals
    • Ensuring operational diligence;
    • Managing the different business units and programs and ensuring effective delivery of services and streamlining of efforts and communication. 
    Financial management 
    • Oversee the issuance of financial information;
    • Managing external accountants;
    • Collating and reporting monthly management accounts for presentation to Operations Committee;
    • Submitting and reporting quarterly financial statements to Board meetings;
    • Preparing the annual financial statements and integrated annual report;
    • Overseeing and managing annual internal and external audit procedures with the auditors;
    • Ensuring effective audit trails;
    • Implementing recommendations from internal and external audit reports;
    • Tracking and complying with grant fund reporting requirements for funds received by NBF;
    • Oversee and provide guidance to business units in the development and management of programme budgets and expenditure;
    • Compiling grant funding reports on financial expenditure;
    • Approving and overseeing organisation expenditure;
    • Preparing, collating and tracking annual budgets for the organisation and business units and related programmes;
    • Provide proper fiscal record-keeping and reporting;
    • Maintain banking relationships;
    • Invest funds.
    Company secretarial
    • Ensure the organisation’s compliance with good corporate governance;
    • Ensure the organisation’s compliance to CIPC, SARS and other legal requirements;
    • Maintain and implement the organisation’s policies and procedures manual;
    • Liaise with appointed legal firm on legal issues such as MOI, trademarks etc;
    • Develop and implement a detailed risk assessment and management tool for the organisation;
    • Preparation of notices and legal requirements for the organisation’s Annual General Meeting and compliance to the MOI and other statutory requirements.
    Board and director relation liaison
    • Assist the Chairs in planning the agenda and materials for the Annual General Meeting, Board, Operations Committee and Audit & Risk Committee meetings;
    • Initiate and assist in developing policy recommendations and in setting priorities for the organisation;
    • Provide input regarding the organisation strategy and operational implementation implications.
     Public relations
    • Ensure appropriate representation of company/organisation by all employees;
    • Deliver presentations on behalf of the organisation and standing in for the CEO as and when required;
    • Understand the broader vision and objectives of the organisation and bring in relevant partners / organisations that may assist or partner with the organisation in achieving its goals.
    Requirements:
    • Tertiary qualification in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience, backed by a B Com, CIMA, CTA or CA (SA) and minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible work experience within an organisation of at least 30 staff;
    • Knowledge of nonprofit company’s accounting in accordance with IFRS accounting principles, management accounting, financial reporting, auditing, risk management, SARS tax legislation, King 3 Corporate Governance and the Company Act;
    • Create and assess financial statements and budget documents;
    • Recognize and be responsive to the needs of all stakeholders of the organisation, including donor organisations, the Board of Directors, local community advocates, and employees;
    • Organisational development, human resources, and program operations;
    • Ability to foster and cultivate business opportunities and partnerships;
    • Supervise staff, including regular progress reviews and plans for improvement;
    • Understanding of NEPAD, the African Union and current initiatives/developments NBF’s five focus areas, namely:
      • Agriculture and food security
      • Climate change and natural resource management
      • Economic and corporate governance
      • Human development and capacity building
      • Regional integration and infrastructure
     Behavioural qualities
    • Consultative capabilities – ability to work with all levels of people;
    • Resilience – maintaining composure and dealing effectively with pressure;
    • Methodical and systematic, with a strong attention to detail and accuracy;
    • Action-oriented, confident and show initiative;
    • Operate with integrity and ethics;
    • Delivery and deadline orientated.
    To apply, submit a CV, a one-page motivation letter to support your application along with salary requirements to sandra.pires@thenbf.co.za.

    Please quote the source of this advertisement in your application - NGO Pulse Portal.

    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  No telephone phone will be accepted.

    For more about the NEPAD Business Foundation, refer to www.nepadbusinessfoundation.org.

    For other vacancies in the NGO sector, refer to www.ngopulse.org/vacancies.

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  • Institute for Security Studies: Senior Researcher

    Institute for Security Studies
    Please note: this opportunity closing date has passed and may not be available any more.
    Opportunity closing date: 
    Monday, November 19, 2012
    Opportunity type: 
    Employment
    The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) is an independent, nonprofit applied policy research organisation with a focus on human security in Africa. Its mission is to conceptualise, inform and enhance the security debate on the continent. The ISS has offices in Addis Ababa, Dakar, Nairobi and as well as a head office located in Pretoria.

    ISS seeks to appoint a highly motivated Senior Researcher - Crime, Justice and Governance, based in Pretoria.

    The person will have solid experience in conceptualising and managing research projects, so as to drive new, innovative research and advocacy projects in the field of criminal justice policy and practice, tackling corruption and good governance.

    Responsibilities:
    • Work as part of a team to identify critical areas for new research and advocacy to support good governance and improve policy and practice in the broad area of criminal justice;
    • Conceptualise and develop research proposals and manage research projects.
    Requirements:
    • Master’s degree in a relevant discipline;
    • Minimum of seven years experience in a research or policy environment;
    • Minimum of five years experience in managing projects
    • Excellent presentation and writing skills;
    • Relevant publications record;
    • Understanding of the South African governments policy making environment;
    • Existing network of contacts and established relationships with relevant stakeholders in government and civil society in South and southern Africa;
    • Have published journal and media writing articles and have experience in editing;
    • Ability to deliver presentations to different stakeholder groups;
    • Experience in working with the media;
    • Experience and a track record of fund raising.
    This position includes local and regional travel. The length of the contract will be for two years and will be renewable subject to future funding.

    Salary: A competitive salary will be offered.

    To apply, submit a CV, contact details of three referees, three single authored publications and motivation letter to Isaac Sihadi at pretoriajobs@issafrica.org.

    Please quote the source of this advertisement in your application - NGO Pulse Portal.

    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    For more about the Institute for Security Studies, refer to www.issafrica.org.

    For other vacancies in the NGO sector, refer to www.ngopulse.org/vacancies.

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    SANGONeT invites NGOs and other civil society groups in Gauteng to a briefing session with Eskom on 26 November 2012 in Johannesburg to discuss Eskom's next Multi-Year Price Determination (MYPD 3). The current three-year MYPD 2 comes to an end in March 2013. Eskom is proposing a five-year determination for MYPD 3, running from 1 April 2013 to 31 March 2018, with electricity tariffs to increase by 16% per annum during this period. Attend the event to learn more about this issue and have your say. Click here for more information about the event.

  • ACCORD: Programme Officer – Peacekeeping Unit

    The African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD)
    Please note: this opportunity closing date has passed and may not be available any more.
    Opportunity closing date: 
    Friday, November 16, 2012
    Opportunity type: 
    Employment
    The African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD) is a South African-based civil society institution working throughout Africa to bring creative African solutions to the challenges posed by conflict on the continent. ACCORD’s primary aim is to influence political developments by bringing conflict resolution, dialogue and institutional development to the forefront as an alternative to armed violence and protracted conflict. ACCORD specialises in conflict management, analysis and prevention and intervenes in conflicts through mediation, negotiation, training, research and conflict analysis.

    The strategic goal of the Peacekeeping Unit is to contribute towards ensuring a multi-dimensional and integrated approach to peace operations in Africa.

    ACCORD seeks to appoint a Programme Officer – Peacekeeping Unit, based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

    Ref: PKU-PO-ACCORD

    The person will support the planning and implementation of all initiatives in the Unit.

    Responsibilities:
    • Liaison with participants and resource persons through multiple communication channels;
    • Organise logistics with regard to flights, accommodation, banqueting arrangements, road transport, photographers and other logistics with internal departments at ACCORD;
    • Preparation of budgets and memos for each activity;
    • Preparation of seminar/workshop documentation before and after an event;
    • Writing activity reports and drafting news items following seminars and workshops;
    • Undertake to follow developments in the field and academic debates linked to core activities of the Unit, thereby supplementing the information/learning chain of the Unit;
    • Represent the Institution through the Unit as a resource person at national and international meetings and conferences, as approved by the Coordinator of the Unit and in relation to key priority areas;
    • Assist with research outputs, writing and co-authoring articles relevant to the key objectives of the Unit;
    • Support the administrative coordination of the work of the Unit on a day-to-day basis.

    Requirements:

    • Postgraduate degree (honours or equivalent) in the field of political science/international relations; Minimum of two years operational and programme experience in the NGO environment (field experience an added advantage);
    • Substantive knowledge in the field of Peacekeeping in Africa;
    • Fluency in English is essential and knowledge in French will be an added advantage;
    • Ability to conceptualise and analyse complex information;
    • Attention to detail, plan and prioritise work, meet deadlines to successfully deliver a diversity of objectives and demands; and
    • Computer literacy in Microsoft Office.

    To apply, submit a CV and motivation letter with contact details of referees, quoting 'PKU-PO-ACCORD' in the subject line to recruitment@accord.org.za.

    Please quote the source of this advertisement in your application - NGO Pulse Portal.

    The closing date is Friday, 16 November 2012 at 17h00 (South African time).

    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    For more about ACCORD, refer to www.accord.org.za.

    For other vacancies in the NGO sector, refer to www.ngopulse.org/vacancies.

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    SANGONeT invites NGOs and other civil society groups in Gauteng to a briefing session with Eskom on 26 November 2012 in Johannesburg to discuss Eskom's next Multi-Year Price Determination (MYPD 3). The current three-year MYPD 2 comes to an end in March 2013. Eskom is proposing a five-year determination for MYPD 3, running from 1 April 2013 to 31 March 2018, with electricity tariffs to increase by 16% per annum during this period. Attend the event to learn more about this issue and have your say. Click here for more information about the event.

  • GSMA Establishes Office in Nairobi to Support Burgeoning African Telecoms Market

    Mobile Connections in Sub-Saharan Africa Increase 20 Per Cent to 500 Million in 2013 and Are Expected to Increase by an Additional 50 Per Cent by 2018

    The GSMA today announced that it has opened a permanent office in Nairobi, Kenya. The office will be based in the heart of Nairobi’s Innovation Hub (iHub) for the technology community and will enable the GSMA to work even more closely with its members and other industry stakeholders to extend the reach and socio-economic benefits of mobile throughout Africa.

    “It is an exciting time to launch our new office in Africa, as the region is an increasingly vibrant and critical market for the mobile industry, representing over 10 per cent of the global market,” said Anne Bouverot, Director General, GSMA. “The rapid pace of mobile adoption has delivered an explosion of innovation and huge economic benefits in the region, directly contributing US$ 32 billion to the Sub-Saharan African economy, or 4.4 per cent of GDP. With necessary spectrum allocations and transparent regulation, the mobile industry could also fuel the creation of 14.9 million new jobs in the region between 2015 and 2020.”

    According to the latest GSMA’s Wireless Intelligence data, total mobile connections in Sub-Saharan Africa passed the 500 million mark in Q1 2013, increasing by about 20 per cent year-on-year. Connections are expected to grow by a further 50 per cent, or 250 million connections, over the next five years which requires greater regulatory certainty to foster investment and release of additional harmonised spectrum for mobile.

    The region currently accounts for about two-thirds of connections in Africa but the amount of spectrum allocated to mobile services in Africa is among the lowest worldwide. Governments in Sub-Saharan Africa risk undermining their broadband and development goals unless more spectrum is made available. In particular, the release of the Digital Dividend spectrum – which has the ideal characteristics for delivering mobile broadband, particularly to rural populations – should be a priority.

    The region also has some of the highest levels of mobile internet usage globally. In Zimbabwe and Nigeria, mobile accounts for over half of all web traffic at 58.1 per cent and 57.9 per cent respectively, compared to a 10 per cent global average. 3G penetration levels are forecast to reach a quarter of the population in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2017 (from six per cent in 2012) as the use of mobile-specific services develops.

    However, despite the high number of connections, rapid growth and mobile internet usage, mobile penetration among individuals remains relatively low. Fewer than 250 million people had subscribed to a mobile service in the region, putting unique subscriber penetration at 30 per cent, meaning that more than two-thirds of the population have yet to acquire their first mobile phone. Clearly, there is an important opportunity for the mobile industry to bring connectivity, access to information and services to the people in this region.

    The mobile industry contributes approximately 3.5 million full-time jobs in the region. This has also spurred a wave of technology and content innovation with more than 50 ‘innovation hubs’ created to develop local skills and content in the field of ICT services, including the Limbe Labs in Cameroon, the iHub in Kenya and Hive Colab in Uganda.

    Of particular note is the role of Kenya as the global leader in mobile money transfer services via M-PESA, a service launched by the country’s largest mobile operator Safaricom in 2007. What started as a simple way to extend banking services to the unbanked citizens of Kenya has now evolved into a mobile payment system based on accounts held by the operator, with transactions authorised and recorded in real time using secure SMS. Since its launch, M-PESA has grown to reach 15 million registered users and contributes 18 per cent of Safaricom’s total revenue.

    To support this huge increase in innovation, the mobile industry has invested around US$ 16.5 billion over the past five years (US$ 2.8 billion in 2011 alone) across the five key countries in the region, mainly directed towards the expansion of network capacity. At the same time, given the exponential growth, Sub-Saharan Africa faces a looming ‘capacity and coverage crunch’ in terms of available mobile spectrum and the GSMA is working with operators and governments to address this critical issue.

    GSMA research has found that by releasing the Digital Dividend and 2.6GHz spectrum by 2015, the governments of Sub-Saharan Africa could increase annual GDP by US$82 billion by 2025 and annual government tax revenues by US$18 billion and add up to 27 million jobs by 2025. In many Sub-Saharan African countries, mobile broadband is the only possible route to deliver the Internet to citizens and the current spectrum allocations across the region generally lag behind those of other countries.

    “A positive and supportive regulatory environment and sufficient spectrum allocation is critical to the further growth of mobile in Africa,” continued Ms. Bouverot. “I am confident that now that we have a physical presence in Africa, we will be able to work together with our members to put the conditions in place that will facilitate the expansion of mobile, bringing important connectivity and services to all in the region.”

    - ENDS –

    Notes to Editors:

    iHub is Nairobi’s Innovation Hub for the technology community, which is an open space for the technologists, investors, tech companies and hackers in the area. This space is a tech community facility with a focus on young entrepreneurs, web and mobile phone programmers, designers and researchers. It is part open community workspace (co-working), part vector for investors and VCs and part incubator. More information can be found here: http://www.ihub.co.ke/about

    About the GSMA

    The GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide. Spanning more than 220 countries, the GSMA unites nearly 800 of the world’s mobile operators with more than 230 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset makers, software companies, equipment providers and Internet companies, as well as organisations in industry sectors such as financial services, healthcare, media, transport and utilities. The GSMA also produces industry-leading events such as the Mobile World Congress and Mobile Asia Expo. 

    Media Contacts:

    Charlie Meredith-Hardy
    +44 (0)7810 050 576
    CMeredith-Hardy@webershandwick.com

    GSMA Press Office
    press@gsma.com

    For more about the GSMA, refer to www.gsma.com or Mobile World Live, the online portal for the mobile communications industry, at www.mobileworldlive.com.

    To view other NGO press releases, refer to www.ngopulse.org/group/home-page/pressreleases.

    Date published: 
    15/05/2013
    Organisation: 
    GSMA

  • 6th International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies and Development (ICTD 2013)

    University of Cape Town, University of the Western Cape, ACM SIGCHI and ACM SIGCAS
    The Sixth International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies and Development (ICTD 2013) will be held from 7-10 December 2013 in Cape Town, hosted by the University of Cape Town and University of the Western Cape, in cooperation with ACM SIGCHI and ACM SIGCAS.

    ICTD is the world’s premier conference examining the role of computers and communications in social, economic and political development.

    ICTD 2013 will provide an international forum for scholarly researchers exploring the role of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in social, political, and economic development.

    In addition to inviting Full Papers and Notes (detailed here), the conference will offer a variety of opportunities for participation, including open sessions, pre-workshops, and demos.

    ICTD2013 is the sixth of an ongoing series of conferences occurring every one-and-a-half years; previous conferences have taken place in: Berkeley, CA (USA) (ICTD 2006); Bangalore (India) (ICTD 2007); Doha (Qatar) (ICTD 2009); London (United Kingdom) (ICTD 2010); and Atlanta, GA (USA) (ICTD2012).

    Important Dates:

    1 March 2013 - Submission Site open for Full Papers
    1 May 2013 - Deadline for submission of Full Papers
    21 June 2013 - Notification of acceptances for Full Papers
    28 June 2013 - Deadline for submission of Open Sessions
    26 July 2013 - Deadline for submission of Notes
    26 July 2013 - Deadline for application for travel scholarships
    23 August 2013 - Notification of acceptances for Notes
    23 August 2013 - Deadline for Open Sessions
    6 September 2013 - Notification of acceptances for Open Sessions
    6 September 2013 - Camera-ready Full Papers and Notes due
    7-10 December 2013 - ICTD2013 in Cape Town

    For more information about ICTD 2013, refer to http://ictd.cs.uct.ac.za/index.html.
    Event start date: 
    07/12/2013
    Event end date: 
    10/12/2013
    Event venue: 
    University of Cape Town, Cape Town
    Event type: 
    Conference

  • Call for Open Session Proposals: ICTD 2013

    Sixth International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies and Development
    Opportunity closing date: 
    Friday, June 28, 2013
    Opportunity type: 
    Call for proposals
    The Sixth International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies and Development (ICTD 2013) will be held from 7-10 December 2013 in Cape Town.

    Days 1 (December 7th) and 4 (December 10th) of the conference are dedicated to open sessions. We invite you to contribute to this lively, informal, and interactive component of the ICTD conference. Successful proposals will work towards the conferences goals of (1) accessibility and inclusion (2) participation and dialogue and (3) excellence.

    The conference will be hosted for the first time on the African continent. We especially encourage open sessions with a regional focus exploring unique ICTD needs and opportunities in Africa. Though the language of the main conference is English, we also encourage open session proposals held in other languages widely spoken on the continent including (though not necessarily limited to) French, Portuguese, and Swahili.

    The aim of the open sessions is to bring as diverse a group of people as possible together who share an interest in the ICTD space. However, the proposal review process is also competitive as there is limited time and space to hold these sessions. Proposals will be judged on the following criteria:
    • accessibility and inclusiveness – proposals should reflect an effort to reach an interdisciplinary ICTD crowd maximizing the diversity of topics covered and voices heard at the conference
    • participation and dialogue – open sessions should aim to have a greater element of participation than the full paper and notes tracks, or the demo sessions. We will look for proposals that demonstrate some way of engaging those who join the session in conversation, activities, or training.
    • excellence – we will look for expertise and knowledge among organizers proposing workshops and training sessions where they seek to impart skills to others. The organization of an open session may also demonstrate excellence if its thoughtfully put together, even if the organizers do not themselves have deep expertise in the proposed topic or subject matter.
    The open sessions have been an especially successful venue for:
    • workshops that include highly interactive, hands-on training for participants
    • panels or roundtables: i.e. on particular areas of theory; definition work (what is development? What is technology? Ethics in ICTD); emergent new approaches in ICTD; reflections on the state of the field; and efforts to chart a future course for ICTD research and practice.
    • conversations about methods and proposals for methodological innovation
    • special interest groups (SIGs); presentation of projects by participants from diverse institutions on a common theme (i.e. climate change, gender, or regional)
    • many other formal and informal formats including debates, live performances, video screenings, fishbowls, and wildcard sessions. (Note: demos should be submitted to the demo track)

    See accepted open sessions from ICTD 2012 and ICTD 2010.

    While organizers may extend a special invitation to particular participants to attend or present, the sessions themselves must be open to any conference attendee who wishes to join on the day of (up to room capacity).

    To propose an open session please fill out the proposal form providing a 50-word summary and an additional 2-page elaboration of your proposed open session topic with details requested in the proposal form.

    Submit the completed proposal to open@ictd2013.info by the deadline of 28 June 2013.

    For more information about ICTD 2013, refer to http://ictd.cs.uct.ac.za/index.html.

    To view other opportunities, visit www.ngopulse.org/group/home-page/other-opportunities.

     

  • Institute for Security Studies: Programme Managers

    Institute for Security Studies
    Please note: this opportunity closing date has passed and may not be available any more.
    Opportunity closing date: 
    Sunday, May 5, 2013
    Opportunity type: 
    Employment
    The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) is an independent, nonprofit applied policy research organisation with a focus on human security in Africa. Its mission is to conceptualise, inform and enhance the security debate on the continent. The ISS has offices in Addis Ababa, Dakar, Nairobi and as well as a head office located in Pretoria.

    The Conflict Prevention and Risk Analysis Division (CPRA) is the Unit within ISS that provides continental conflict analysis and early warning to complement the state-based mechanisms of the African Union and other RECs. CPRA currently runs from Pretoria, Nairobi, Dakar and Addis Ababa.

    ISS seeks to appoint two Programme Managers, based in Pretoria and Addis Ababa.

    The successful candidate is expected to have experience in African conflict analysis, a sound understanding of African economic, security and governance challenges, including risk analysis experience, an effective network in Africa, a strong record of publications, policy work, research, management and fundraising.
    The Programme Manager will report to the Division Head Conflict Prevention and Risk Analysis and will be responsible for all aspects of programme management including:
    • Fundraising and donor liaison;
    • Financial management and donor reporting;
    • Delivery of project outputs in line with the strategic visions of the ISS;
    • Overseeing the production of a monthly AU Peace and Security Council Report (Addis Ababa);
    • Management of a team of researchers and support staff;
    • Quality control over the research and policy products of the programme;
    • Planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of expected Programme activities, outputs and impact;
    • S/he also operates as a member of the Senior Management Team of the ISS, and will contribute towards the strategic development of the Institute.
    The ISS Offices in Addis Ababa and Pretoria have regular interactions with governments and intergovernmental organisations like the AU and RECs. The successful Programme Managers will therefore have extensive knowledge of the African Peace and Security Architecture.

    Requirements:
    • Highly motivated with proven professional and academic competence, preferably a PhD, in international Relations, African politics, or other relevant field;
    • Minimum of ten years relevant work experience within a policy, politics, research or professional environment;
    • Solid employee management experience and engagement with Senior Management on a strategic level;
    • Excellent financial project management skills;
    • Excellent research and writing skills, a record of relevant single authored publications;
    • Strong track record in fund-raising and donor liaison;
    • Strong team leader with excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in cooperation with governments and civil society;
    • Experience in providing direct policy support to governments;
    • Excellent English language skills, both written and verbal;
    • Fluency in French, Arabic and/or Portuguese will be an advantage;
    • Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines;
    • Willingness to travel extensively regionally and internationally.
    Salary:  A competitive salary will be offered and initial length of the contract will be for two years, renewable subject to future funding.

    To apply, submit a CV, contact details of three referees and motivation letter, detailing how you meet the requirements of the job to Isaac Sihadi at pretoriajobs@issafrica.org.

    Please quote the source of this advertisement in your application - NGO Pulse Portal.

    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    The ISS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to achieving employment equity in the workplace.

    For more about the Institute for Security Studies, refer to www.issafrica.org.

    For other vacancies in the NGO sector, refer to www.ngopulse.org/vacancies.

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  • NEPAD Business Foundation: Infrastructure Desk Manager

    NEPAD Business Foundation (NBF)
    Please note: this opportunity closing date has passed and may not be available any more.
    Opportunity closing date: 
    Monday, April 15, 2013
    Opportunity type: 
    Employment
    The NEPAD Business Foundation (NBF) is a non-profit company promoting sustainable economic development in Africa through the private sector. Through its Project Management Unit, the NBF is implementing the Removing the Barriers in Agriculture (RtB) Programme which is aimed at removing barriers constraining private sector investment in the agricultural sector in order to increase participation of smallholder farmers and entrepreneurs’ in agricultural production, agribusiness, and agricultural value chains throughout Southern Africa.

    The NBF has launched an Infrastructure Desk to unlock concrete business opportunities along the North-South Corridor, focusing on rail, locomotive, ports and pipeline sectors. The desk will drive the infrastructure platform, carry out focused research, maintain relationships with current and new partners, identify projects and business opportunities and perform feasibility and socio-economic development impact studies.

    The NBF seeks to appoint an Infrastructure Desk Manager, based in Johannesburg.

    The person should exhibit deep knowledge of and experience on infrastructure developments in Africa, especially along the North-South Corridor. The desk manager will coordinate all activities and initiatives of the infrastructure development forum and its associated working groups, assist in identifying and preparing projects, drive and manage relationships with various senior level stakeholders, provide project oversight and build linkages with selected stakeholders.

    S/he will report to the Chief Operating Officer.

    This is a one-year, renewable contract position. Only those with South African work permits need apply.

    Responsibilities:
    • Generating and developing new business and project opportunities by locating, developing, negotiating  and closing business relationships within the Southern and East African region;
    • Developing and managing relationships with current key stakeholders within the public and private sector which lead to /actionable commercial projects and investment opportunities;
    • Driving and coordinating the development of  a forum for infrastructure development for targeted stakeholders and its associated working groups for interested parties;
    • Coordinating research activities and trade missions, undertaken by various infrastructure work-streams, as required;
    • Developing project proposals and concepts;
    • Assisting in mobilising additional funding for project implementation.
    Requirements:
    • Minimum of seven years experience in business development, project management or related field;
    • Tertiary qualification;
    • Relevant experience in the infrastructure (rail, ports, pipeline, etc.) sectors in Africa;
    • Experience in relationship and stakeholder engagement, managing workshops and stakeholder meetings;
    • Proven record on programme delivery, relationship management and closing deals;
    • Proven ability to develop, document, maintain and write project proposals and reports and manage project timeframes/budgets;
    • Ability to self-manage and meet deadlines;
    • Excellent co-ordination skills across different levels of stakeholders;
    • Ability to work within a team context;
    • Competence of project management methodologies and tools (e.g. Microsoft Project);
    • Experience in working in Africa and dealing with governments, private sector, civil society and development agencies;
    • A good understanding of NEPAD, the African Union and current initiatives/developments NBF’s five focus areas, namely:
      • Agriculture and food security
      • Climate change and natural resource management
      • Economic and corporate governance
      • Human development and capacity building
      • Regional integration and infrastructure
    • Versatility – ability to work across the board, changing functions as necessary;
    • Team orientation – working in an integrated team environment;
    • Consultative capabilities – ability to work with all levels of people;
    • Resilience – maintaining composure and dealing effectively with pressure;
    • Flexible and adaptable – changing opinions / behaviour in the light of changing situations;
    • Methodical and systematic, with a strong attention to detail and accuracy;
    • Action-oriented, confident and show initiative;
    • Operate with integrity and ethics;
    • Delivery and deadline orientated.
    To apply, submit a CV, a one-page motivation letter to support your application along with salary requirements to sandra.pires@thenbf.co.za.

    Please quote the source of this advertisement in your application - NGO Pulse Portal.

    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  No telephone phone will be accepted.

    For more about the NEPAD Business Foundation, refer to www.nepadbusinessfoundation.org.

    For other vacancies in the NGO sector, refer to www.ngopulse.org/vacancies.

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  • NEPAD Business Foundation: Communications Assistant

    NEPAD Business Foundation (NBF)
    Please note: this opportunity closing date has passed and may not be available any more.
    Opportunity closing date: 
    Wednesday, March 27, 2013
    Opportunity type: 
    Employment
    The NEPAD Business Foundation (NBF) is a non-profit company promoting sustainable economic development in Africa through the private sector. Through its Project Management Unit, the NBF is implementing the Removing the Barriers in Agriculture (RtB) Programme which is aimed at removing barriers constraining private sector investment in the agricultural sector in order to increase participation of smallholder farmers and entrepreneurs’ in agricultural production, agribusiness, and agricultural value chains throughout Southern Africa.

    The NBF seeks to appoint a Communications Assistant, based in Johannesburg.

    The person will plan, research, and produce accurate, analytical content for corporate and programmatic publications: newsletters, press releases and social and digital media with the aim of encouraging corporate businesses towards active membership and participation in NBF programmes.

    The ideal candidate will be a strong copy editor and stakeholder service skills. During four months the person´s responsibility will include Maternity Leave Cover assisting with the preparation for and running of events.

    Maternity leave (4 months):

    All aspects of administration and logistical support for external events (speakers, venue sourcing, catering, pre and post administration, coordinate RSVPs and registration, prepare information packs, book IT equipment/furniture, and progress reports for each event).

    Responsibilities:
    • Lead research, authoring, development of content: speeches, presentations, newsletters, website content, editorial-style articles, video and radio scripts;
    • Support campaign and organisation spokespeople through the development of media messaging, and briefing notes;
    • Create break through content that engages target audience and has an understanding of what constitutes newsworthy copy that journalists will publish;
    • Review and edit content to ensure the voice is consistent with NBF brand and proper usage of English grammar, spelling and structure;
    • Assist with NBF website maintenance and representation on other social media outlets;
    • Familiarity with search engine optimisation, including keyword strategy, key term discovery and optimised content development;
    • Proactively seek media opportunities that support the organisation’s and programmes objectives with key media partners including African outlets – local and national newspapers, trade magazines, radio and television, PR agencies and contractors;
    • Assisting with press briefings and press attendance at conferences, seminars and networking events;
    • Work closely with stakeholder and project team to conceptualise and design creative copy content;
    • Assist in the management of identified projects that enhance membership beneficiation;
    • Any other duties as directed by Management.
    Requirements:
    • Diploma or degree in journalism, media studies, copywriting, communications, advertising or relevant qualification;
    • Strong research, analysis, editing and interviewing skills;
    • Electronic portfolio that reflects creative copywriting proficiencies;
    • Experience with African agriculture, infrastructure and/or financial journalism will be a distinct advantage;
    • Computer literate - proficiency in Microsoft Office products: Word, Outlook, Power Point and Excel; Website maintenance (content management);
    • Excellent analytical writing skills;
    • Versatility – ability to work across the board, changing functions as necessary;
    • Team orientation – working in an integrated team environment;
    • Consultative capabilities - able to work with all levels of people;
    • Resilience – maintaining composure and dealing effectively with stress;
    • Flexible and adaptable – changing opinions/behaviour in the light of changing situations;
    • Methodical and systematic, with a strong attention to detail and accuracy;
    • Action-oriented, confident and show initiative;
    • Operate with integrity (high ethics);
    • Delivery and deadline orientated;
    • A passion for exceptional client service;
    • Willingness to work long hours from time to time;
    • Own car and hold driver’s license is essential.
    To apply, submit a CV, a one-page motivation letter, sample writing portfolio to support your application along with salary requirements to sandra.pires@thenbf.co.za.

    Please quote the source of this advertisement in your application - NGO Pulse Portal.

    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  No telephone phone will be accepted.

    For more about the NEPAD Business Foundation, refer to www.nepadbusinessfoundation.org.

    For other vacancies in the NGO sector, refer to www.ngopulse.org/vacancies.

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  • Institute for Security Studies: Researcher - International Criminal Justice and Counter-terrorism

    Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
    Please note: this opportunity closing date has passed and may not be available any more.
    Opportunity closing date: 
    Saturday, March 30, 2013
    Opportunity type: 
    Employment
    The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) is an independent, nonprofit applied policy research organisation with a focus on human security in Africa. Its mission is to conceptualise, inform and enhance the security debate on the continent. The ISS has offices in Addis Ababa, Dakar, Nairobi and as well as a head office located in Pretoria.

    ISS seeks to appoint a Researcher for the International Criminal Justice and Counter-Terrorism, based in Nairobi, Kenya.

    In January 2012 the ISS launched the Transnational Threats and International Crimes Division (TTIC), with the International Crime in Africa Project (ICAP), originally established in 2008, forming part of this Division. ICAP works to improve the awareness and capacity of African countries to end impunity by responding effectively to international crime, including war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide and terrorism.

    The successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating and supporting senior staff with the planning, coordination and delivery of high-level training and specialised technical assistance to a wide range of law enforcement, criminal justice officials and civil society actors working in the field of international criminal justice and counter-terrorism in Africa. He/she will also be required to support the implementation of various awareness-raising and advocacy projects, initiate and maintain regular communication with key partners, represent ICAP at regional and international events and meetings, and maintain a rolling work plan.  Technical assistance will include legislative drafting, policy development and production of training materials at national and regional levels. The position also entails research and report writing in relation to the programme’s work on international criminal justice and counter-terrorism.

    Requirements:
    • Master’s degree in international law, international relations, or African politics;
    • At least four years of relevant legal and criminal justice experience within a civil society, government, policy, research or international environment, including demonstrated experience in delivering training and technical assistance in the areas described above;
    • Excellent research and writing skills;
    • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
    • Ability to work under pressure;
    • Good networking abilities;
    • Ability to speak French will be an advantage.
    This position includes local and regional travel. The length of the contract will be for two years and will be renewable subject to future funding.

    Competitive salary will be offered and relocation costs paid for.

    To apply, submit a CV, contact details of three referees and motivation letter, detailing how you meet the requirements of the job as well as an electronic copy of three single authored publications to Isaac Sihadi at pretoriajobs@issafrica.org.

    Please quote the source of this advertisement in your application - NGO Pulse Portal.

    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    For more about the Institute for Security Studies, refer to www.issafrica.org.

    For other vacancies in the NGO sector, refer to www.ngopulse.org/vacancies.

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