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Is CSI Spend Making Any Difference?
It is becoming customary for those working in the social investment sector to raise, or to be asked, this question: “Billions of rands have been spent over the past decade, but what difference has this made?”
It is not surprising that, 20 years into our young democracy, people are restless, having hoped for more significant transformational change that would address the legacies of an inequitable educational system, huge social inequality and the alarming youth unemployment rate – or ‘neets’ (not in employment, education or training), as these young people are now referred to.
But this comment always leaves me restless and annoyed. Partly because of my upbringing, when we were taught that you need to look at the glass half-full and not half-empty, that there is always something good to come out of a bad situation and that every cloud has a silver lining.
It gives no credit to the nonprofit sector, which has continued to contribute in countless ways to the country’s social and economic development, and disregards the significant contribution made by the corporate sector pre-dating any legislation that compelled it to do so.
It negates the partnerships that have been forged between business and the government, which are working to build schools, clinics, upskill teachers, provide anti-retrovirals, preserve our heritage and care for the most vulnerable in our society, to name but a few efforts.
However, it would be foolish simply to disregard the statement, especially given the number of people who express this view. Getting to the heart of ‘have we made a difference?’ requires reflection and perhaps a rethink of how we verbalise our concern for the future.
As is the case with any for-profit business investing in new initiatives, it would be correct to say that not all social investment funding has yielded handsome dividends or changed the lives of people in a profound or positive way. In fact, a lot of money has been spent on social investment initiatives - be it by corporates or charitable trusts - that has been ill-considered and at times driven by marketing or legislative requirements rather than developmental agendas.
We also know of bogus nonprofits that prey off the misfortune of those in need, and well-regarded celebrity philanthropists who pump money into initiatives for their own needs. These strengthen the agenda of anti-corporate or anti-philanthropic social investment campaigners who believe that individualised investments are ineffective and that pooling all social investment funding into one big pot would be far ‘better’.
For example, the Department of Social Development has in the past mooted the idea of pooling and managing corporate social investment (CSI) funding for the benefit of the most vulnerable in society. If the belief is that pooled funding managed by the government is the answer, then we have truly missed the boat.
Money is not the problem, rather it is how we go about deciding what to support, how we go about this, what outcomes we envisage, how we monitor and evaluate progress, and whether the capacity exists to achieve this.
Social investments managed by private companies and foundations have the ability to respond swiftly, especially during times of crisis, to ensure that funding reaches those in most need and to hold people accountable for these investments.
During recent weeks alone, emergency funding has been provided by corporates to a number of nonprofit organisations that care for children and adults with profound disabilities. Sadly, many of these organisations receive little if any funding from the Department of Social Development or other government entities.
These marginalised organisations that care for the most vulnerable people need support now more than ever before and are to be commended for operating in the most adverse circumstances. Anyone that believes that this funding is not making a difference needs to spend a couple of hours at any of these organisations to appreciate the impact they have.
It could be argued that these efforts are just hand-outs, that this type of investment is not systemic and is not getting to the root of the cause, and that if you calculate the social return on investment formula it does not provide a compelling business case for investors or other stakeholders. However, tell that to a child who does not know where the next meal will come from, or a bed-ridden and terminally ill patient who needs the care of a community-based health worker to change nappies, to feed him/her and tend to bed sores.
Yes, this does pull at the heart strings, but we are talking about real people, who desperately need the ongoing support of funders, be it corporates, charitable trusts or the government. The sad reality is that these welfare or charitable organisations are being marginalised by funders who feel constrained rather to support initiatives that are aligned to the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) codes.
While I agree that we do need to invest wisely to create real jobs that promote economic development, especially for our youth, I do wonder how we can really build a great nation if all the other spheres of development are neglected. We know that from conception nutrition is a key determinate of a child’s development, that the provision of basic health services is a human right, that the care and protection of children and women who are the victims of physical and sexual abuse cannot be left to the government alone to deal with effectively due to capacity constraints, and that we cannot aspire to be a world-class nation if we neglect the promotion of the arts, the sciences and our rich and diverse heritage.
Individual funders play a vital role in building the fabric of our society and should continue to do so. However, my aversion to the idea of mass pooled funding should not be confused with the need for funders to collaborate and develop partnerships in areas of mutual interest.
There are numerous examples of corporates and other funders that have a shared vision and collaborate in order to leverage funding, share lessons learnt and look to improve the way we support the social and economic needs of our country. This is particularly prevalent in the education sector.
Funders are now more open to the idea of joint funding partnerships, supporting flagships projects that can potentially be taken to scale and that work in collaboration with the Department of Basic Education. However, there are no quick fixes and the outcome of these interventions will probably only be felt in a decade or so.
It is vital that funders continue to support educational interventions that do work, where there is evidence of an improvement in teaching and educational outcomes, and that these positive changes are celebrated. Funders also need the courage to withdraw funding, in a responsible way, from long-term nonprofit organisations that, despite good intentions, are not able to provide evidence of educational improvements.
So can we categorically state that billions of rands have been wasted over the past decade? Indeed not! Some investments have been wasteful, some investments have been squandered or misappropriated, and some investments have been hampered by poor management, changes in policies and the withdrawal of operational funding.
But do not negate the fact that the private and nonprofit sector have lead numerous successful campaigns to ensure, among others, the provision of anti-retrovirals, pioneered models for the care of orphaned and vulnerable children, supported thousands of amazing young people who would otherwise not have been given the opportunity to further their studies and in so doing contributed to the economy of the country and the families they support, not to mention the funding provided to hundreds of medical professionals and primary health care workers who work to strengthen the public health sector.
As we start 2015, it is a good time to reflect on what we have achieved in the previous year and what we need to improve on in the social investment sector, but also the conversations we want to engage on about new opportunities that will contribute towards a thriving South Africa in which all its people will flourish in time to come.- Tracey Henry is the chief executive of Tshikululu Social Investments (TSI), and a member of the judging panel of the Mail & Guardian Investing in the Future and Southern Africa Trust Drivers of Change award. This article first appeared on the TSI website.
Author(s):Tracey HenrySAAYC: National Programmes Manager
Southern African Association of Youth Clubs (SAAYC)Please note: this opportunity closing date has passed and may not be available any more.Opportunity closing date:Friday, December 12, 2014The Southern African Association of Youth Clubs (SAAYC) is a nonprofit, membership organisation that works in youth development.Opportunity type:Employment
SAAYC seeks to appoint a National Programmes Manager, based in Johannesburg.
The person will report to the Executive Director and will give suppor to the SAAYC Provincial Coordination and National Activities.
Salary: Negotiable
Responsibilities:- Planning and overseeing the overall Programmes Unit annual planning, implementation of its business plan and ensure alignment, integration and information flow among the 3 units – Skills Development and Provincial Coordinators and Centre Managers;
- Supervising and coaching staff and Managers reporting into this role - providing strategic guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance;
- Overall accountability for the Centres and Strategic Alliances (NGOs) in the provinces;
- Developing a strategy around Membership Development and Support including recruitment and retention strategies, member’s club-stages (start-up, intermediary, established), representation targets, and entry and exit models;
- Facilitating the development of SAAYC Provincial Strategies;
- Facilitating the development of the Research,Knowledge and Information Management Framework for SAAYC;
- Facilitating the development of SAAYC’ Training and Skills Development Framework targeting members and young people;
- Developing and manage an interactive SAAYC “MembershipDatabase” and provide relevant membership reports as required;
- Conceptualising, develop and managing cutting-edge National Programmes, including. Member AGM, Youth Summit with supporting policies, frameworks, guidelines etc;
- Developing and monitoring an annual National Programmes Calendar incorporating national events that will be implemented across the 9 provinces;
- Developing and managing the consolidated budget for the Programme Directorate incl. Programmes budget, Provincial/Centres budgets, Research and Skills Development budgets;
- Initiating and managing strategic partnerships and maintain effective working relationships that will benefit Member Development and Support across the 9 provinces;
- Assisting with advocacy, networking and stakeholder management responsibilities across the 9 provinces in supporting the work of the 3 units reporting in this role;
- Driving strategies to grow SAAYC presence in the SADC region (manage agreements and monitor member activities in the various SADC countries);
- On-going engagement with the Executive Director around Member Development and Support and prepare relevant reports for the Board and make representation to the Board as required;
- Being on the look-out for best-practice and innovative interventions, systems and solutions that will enhance SAAYC core business of Member Development and Support;
- Undertaking annual Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) on relevance/impact of the various programmes and review/adjust programmes accordingly.
- Matric Certificate (Gr.12);
- Diploma/ B Degree – preferable Project Management/Research/Youth Development;
- Min 5 years managerial experience in skills development / learning and development/training field;
- Strong background, work experience and in-depth understanding of youth development, skills development, and project management;
- Sound understanding of learning material design/development;
- Knowledge of SETA Compliance requirements;
- Registered Assessor/Moderator would be an advantage;
- Knowledge of the NGO sector.
Please quote the source of this advertisement in your application - NGO Pulse Portal.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For more about the Southern African Association of Youth Clubs, refer to www.saayc.co.za.
For other vacancies in the NGO sector, refer to www.ngopulse.org/vacancies.
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Vision AfriKaPlease note: this opportunity closing date has passed and may not be available any more.Opportunity closing date:Wednesday, November 12, 2014Vision AfriKa (established in 2003) is an organisation that supports youth (aged 2-22) in their process of personal growth and development. As part of its expansion plans the organisation will be establishing an independent Primary School in Kayamandi, Stellenbosch.Opportunity type:Employment
Vision AfriKa seek to appoint a full-time Foundation Phase Teacher, based in Stellenbosch, Western Cape.
Working hours: Monday to Thursday - 8h00 to 17h00; Friday from 8h00 to 16h00.
Starting date: 12 January 2015.
Requirements:- Relevant degree/diploma in education and at least five years’ experience in preferably Foundation Phase education;
- Have well-developed communication and written skills in English (isiXhosa and/or Afrikaans would be beneficial);
- Well-developed understanding of and experience in intercultural communication;
- Excellent presentation and facilitation skills;
- Proven conflict management and resolution skills;
- Sound understanding of CAPS and NELDS curriculums;
- Planning, organisational and decision making ability;
- Experience in office administration;
- Confidence, confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with all people;
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated, positive, self-disciplined and a pro-active approach in day-to-day work;
- Advanced Computer literacy in particular Microsoft Office, Outlook and Internet;
- Be a team player;
- Ability to multi-task effectively;
- Passion for community development;
- Can perform mundane to high level tasks;
- Perceptive, creative and ability to make things happen (self-motivated);
- Detail oriented, networking skills, well-organised and structured
- Calm under pressure;
- Committed and loyal.
- Report directly to the Operations Manager;
- Liaise with the staff of the Crèche and Primary School Aftercare programme to ensure integration of programme approaches;
- Enable disadvantaged children to acquire skills which they were previously deprived of;
- Develop and nurture the academic skills of learners with special emphasis on literacy and numeracy.
- Develop/source new teaching material and practices for the Primary School.
- Develop and implement monitoring and report on progress of programmes and individual learners on a monthly basis.
- Ensure compliance with all Department of Education reporting and other requirements
- Network with similar projects to ensure best practices.
- Have functional and effective lines of communication between other schools, parents and sponsors where necessary.
- Attend weekly staff meetings where a report has to be submitted;
- Attend goal-setting and review meetings at the end of every term where a written report has to be submitted;
- Attend year-end review meetings where a written report has to be submitted;
- Attend courses arranged by Vision AfriKa to improve job skills.
To apply, submit a CV and motivation letter to info@visionafrika.com by 12h00.
Please quote the source of this advertisement in your application - NGO Pulse Portal.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
For more about Vision AfriKa, refer to www.visionafrika.com.
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According to the annual Ibrahim Index of African Governance, South Africa's overall level of governance has improved.
The country ranked fourth out of 52 African nations, seeing a rise in human development and economic opportunities, but a drop in standards of safety and rule of law.
The results compiled in an annual index by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation - which also hands out a prize for achievement in African Leadership, ranked Somalia lowest, coming last in safety and rule of law, participation and human rights, sustainable economic opportunity and human development.
To read the article titled, “SA ranks 4th in Index of African Governance,” click here.Source:SABC NewsWB to Invest in Electricity Production
This summer, the World Bank announced that it will allocate US$5 billion in aid to Africa to help the continent optimise its potential for electricity production. The initiative focuses on hydroelectric power, among other sources.
Although its regional economies are expanding rapidly, Africa still suffers from significant deficiencies in electrification, a factor which hinders development.
There is a plethora of initiatives both private and public aiming to increase access to electricity, but the scale of the task at hands is daunting.
To read the article titled, “Less than 10 percent of rural sub-Saharan Africans have access to electricity. what's being done to change that?,” click here.Source:Global Voices OnlineCentre for Economic Governance and AIDS in Africa: Researcher
Centre for Economic Governance and AIDS in Africa (CEGAA)Please note: this opportunity closing date has passed and may not be available any more.Opportunity closing date:Friday, September 12, 2014Opportunity type:EmploymentThe Centre for Economic Governance and AIDS in Africa (CEGAA) was founded in 2006 as a regional civil society organisation focused on attaining effective, rights-based and developmental health financing in Africa to enable a comprehensive response to HIV/AIDS.
CEGAA seeks to appoint a Researcher, based in KwaZulu-Natal or Johannesburg.
The Researcher will join CEGAA's team of health economic and public finance researchers to pursue its goal of improving economic governance systems and processes in the health sector in South Africa and elsewhere. The Researcher’s duties and responsibilities will be mainly the coordination and management of all CEGAA’s research activities, budget monitoring and expenditure tracking (BMET) for health, HIV/AIDS and TB, and provision of capacity building and technical support to clients and partners on BMET. In the event that the successful applicant does not reside in this area, he/she should cover his/her own relocation costs.
This is a one year job offer, renewable on availability of funding.
Responsibilities:- Coordination
- Coordination of provincial and national budget research activities;
- Support the Director in overseeing completion of the programmatic research projects to an excellent standard and according to the agreed upon timeframes;
- Shared planning, coordination and facilitation of project research, workshops and training;
- Research and Analysis
- Research and analysis activities of CEGAA, which will involve the following responsibilities:
- Technical Support, Content Quality Control and Research
- Providing training, technical support and guidance to the CEGAA clients and other partners, as required;
- Undertaking quality control of all CEGAA programmes and projects, and to ensure quality and conformity with specific project Terms of Reference;
- Undertaking primary research, data collection, capturing and analysis, with preparation of research reports in different formats;
- Reviewing and editing of CEGAA products to ensure quality and accuracy;
- Preparation of programme and project progress reports.
- Dissemination of findings
- Planning, implementation and oversight of project output dissemination and advocacy strategies;
- Assistance to countries and CEGAA Partners in developing their advocacy and dissemination plans;
- Production of relevant peer-reviewed journal articles, popular reports, media briefing, and other relevant outputs.
Requirements:
- Master’s Degree in Health Economics/Economics, Public Health, Public Finance, Humanities, Development or any related field;
- Minimum of three year experience of working in the health sector in health financing research, capacity building and technical support provision;
- Experience of working with government departments especially the Department of Health, NGOs and donors;
- Good interpersonal relations;
- Excellent writing and presentation skills;
- Flexibility, adaptability and willingness to learn;
- Driver’s licence and own transport.
Salary range: Negotiable
To apply, submit a CV and motivational letter to Clinton Langenhoven, clinton@cegaa.org.
Please quote the source of this advertisement in your application - NGO Pulse Portal.
For more about the Centre for Economic Governance and AIDS in Africa, refer to www.cegaa.org.
For other vacancies in the NGO sector, refer to www.ngopulse.org/vacancies.
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- Coordination
Everything Wrong With e-Tolls - COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has warned that the controversial Gauteng e-tolling system will perpetuate exclusion in society.
Speaking to the advisory panel on the socio-economic impact of e-tolls, COSATU’s Dumisani Dakile described e-tolling as one of the most immoral projects undertaken since the arms deal.
“This matter touches on the core of governance. This matter touches on the core of leadership,” explained to the advisory panel on the socio-economic impact of e-tolls in Johannesburg.
To read the article titled, “Absolutely everything is wrong with e-tolls, says COSATU,” click here.Source:Mail and GuardianSOS Children’s Villages: Child & Youth Development Coordinator
SOS Children`s VillagesPlease note: this opportunity closing date has passed and may not be available any more.Opportunity closing date:Wednesday, August 20, 2014SOS Children’s Villages is a social development organisation, focussing on the care, protection and development of children and youth who are orphaned or vulnerable. Our mission is to build families for children in need, help them to shape their own futures and share in the development of their communities.Opportunity type:Employment
SOS Children’s Villages seeks to appoint a Child & Youth Development Coordinator (CYDC), based at its Pietermaritzburg Village, KwaZulu-Natal.
The persons will provide guidance and leadership to a team of care givers, Social worker (s), Youth Leader (s) etc.
Responsibilities:- Work in co-operation with the Child and Youth Development (CYD) Team - (SOS Caregivers, Youth Leader, Social Workers, Educator etc.) to plan and support each individual child and youth’s development programme (CDP & YDP) which should be reviewed continuously;
- Champion and lead the way in terms of ensuring the rights of the children and ensure that child protection policies are always implemented;
- Promote and support family relationships by conducting regular family house visits, providing advice, guidance and support to both the children and the SOS caregivers;
- Ensure that relationships with the Social Welfare Department are excellent and that all submissions requirements to the department are complied with at all times, and that subsidies are correctly received and reconciled;
- Lead the CYD department planning and budgeting process;
- A strong leader of Family Based Care on the facility management team
- Co-ordinate the compilation of progress reports on the children and youth for submission to the IS department;
- Ensure timeous submission of child registration and departure notices to the IS department;
- Participate in the recruitment of and oversee performance management of the CYD Team;
- Participate in SOS Brand development activities to motivate community support of the organisation.
- Humanities degree or similar qualification with at least three years hands on supervisory experience;
- Social work background;
- Excellent Communicator, with strong conflict management, counselling and report writing skills;
- Sound knowledge of Child Protection laws and policies. Familiar with UNCRC and child care acts and other relevant national child care legislation and application of child rights-based approach;
- Highly motivated and organised individual, able to work independently, use initiative and keep commitments;
- Willingness to travel frequently and a valid driver’s licence is a must.
- Must be prepared to reside in the village.
To apply, submit a CV and motivation letter to the Village Director: Michelle.King@sos.org.za or fax to: +27 (0)33 386 9603.
Please quote the source of this advertisement in your application - NGO Pulse Portal.
Only successfully shortlisted applicants will be contacted
For more about SOS Children’s Villages, refer to www.sos.org.za.
For other vacancies in the NGO sector, refer to www.ngopulse.org/vacancies.
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Ndlovu Care GroupPlease note: this opportunity closing date has passed and may not be available any more.Opportunity closing date:Friday, August 22, 2014Ndlovu Care Group is a South African non-governmental organisation based in a rural environment, Elandsdoorn, Limpopo Province which provides comprehensive integrated health / community development services.Opportunity type:Employment
Ndlovu Care Group seeks to appoint a Audiologist / Speech Therapist, based in Elandsdoorn, Limpopo.
The successful candidate will provide and coordinate comprehensive audiology and aural rehabilitation services within a community-based setting.
Responsibilities:- Establish and maintain comprehensive screening and diagnostic audiological services including:
- Promotion of healthy lifestyle practices that may help prevent hearing and communication problems;
- Prevention activities related to hearing, auditory function and communication disorders by designing, implementing and coordinating clinic, school and community hearing conservation and identification programmes;
- Provide diagnostic audiology services (including teleaudiology);
- Habitation /rehabilitation (e.g. hearing aids, aural rehabilitation) in individual and group settings;
- Establish and maintain basic speech, language therapy services (promotion, prevention, identification, aural rehabilitation). Maintain accurate patient records;
- Supervision and management of support personnel;
- Student supervision;
- Research: Design and conduct basic and applied audiological research to increase the knowledge base.
- Qualification as Audiologist and Speech-Language Therapist from a recognised tertiary institution;
- Dual registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Audiologist and Speech-Language Therapist;
- Minimum of 5-years’ relevant experience as Audiologist/Speech-Language Therapist;
- Valid Code B driver’s licence;
- Knowledge of and experience in community-based audiology/speech-language will be an advantage;
- Interest in research and community development;
- Dynamic, dedicated, self-driven and able to take initiative;
- Ability to work well in a team;
- Results orientated and flexible;
- Good administrative skills;
- Good verbal and written communication skills;
- Facilitation and training skills;
- Computer literate.
Please quote the source of this advertisement in your application - NGO Pulse Portal.
Submission of a CV does not automatically entitle the applicant to an interview and if you have not had a response from us within seven days of the closing date, then you can deem your application as unsuccessful.
For more about Ndlovu Care Group, refer to www.ndlovucaregroup.co.za.
For other vacancies in the NGO sector, refer to www.ngopulse.org/vacancies.
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Paradigm Shift: Master Trainer Consultant - Cape Town
Paradigm ShiftPlease note: this opportunity closing date has passed and may not be available any more.Opportunity closing date:Wednesday, August 20, 2014Opportunity type:EmploymentParadigm Shift is a nonprofit organisation that trains volunteer teams to provide a holistic economic development outreach for microentrepreneurs. Paradigm Shift Master Trainers support and train churches and their volunteers to implement the Paradigm Shift entrepreneurship development programme. Paradigm Shift ignites the church to transform South Africa's entrepreneurial poor. Paradigm Shift works alongside churches to develop a more effective, sustainable way to reach the poor in their communities. We believe that a more sustainable approach to poverty alleviation creates empowerment rather than dependency. And so we help community and faith-based organisations move beyond giving handouts to creating lasting change in the lives of the poor.
How? By helping churches to focus on the entrepreneurial poor (those already doing something proactive to get out of poverty), rather than the 'poorest of the poor' (those who are in hunger and abject poverty). In other words, they focus efforts on those already helping themselves. That happens through furthering entrepreneurship.
Paradigm Shift provides its partner churches with training, coaching, resources and materials to implement the Paradigm Shift entrepreneurship development programme in their communities. The programme specifically targets individuals who turn to entrepreneurship as a way out of poverty (microentrepreneurs). It aims to help these microentrepreneurs grow their personal faith in Christ and their businesses by providing them with Business Training, Discipleship, Mentoring and Microcredit. When combined, these four components provide a unique approach that tackles both physical and spiritual poverty at the root and has the power to eliminate it for good.
Paradigm Shift seeks to recruit a Master Trainer Consultant to serve its partner churches, based in Cape Town.
Paradigm Shift's Master Trainers train South African churches and their volunteer teams to implement the Paradigm Shift entrepreneurship development programme. Master Trainers live and work in their respective cities around South Africa and provide in-person training / coaching to each of Paradigm Shift's partner church volunteer teams as they launch their local Paradigm Shift programmes.
This is not a full-time position.
Rather, consultancies are offered on an 'as needed' basis. Our other thirteen Master Trainers have their own full-time jobs or work from home. (All consultancy work is in the evenings and weekends).
With 37 Paradigm Shift programmes running around South Africa already and more starting each month.
Responsibilities:- Train and coach lead volunteers (Point Persons);
- Manage communication with Point Persons through personal emails, phone calls and in-person meetings;
- Train the Core Volunteer Team (six people) to execute the training, discipleship and microcredit programme;
- Train the Mentors (10 - 30 at a time);
- Train Microcredit Coordinators and attend the Business Assessment / Loan Decision Meeting (two hours);
- Provide real-time coaching and support to the volunteers during the programme cycle (happens during four meetings spread out over nine weeks);
- Attend entrepreneur Graduation and lead Mentors in debriefing their experience;
- Manage and collect deliverables (reports, photos, surveys, loan ledgers and more) to give to Paradigm Shift;
- Manage communication between the Point Person, Volunteer Team and Paradigm Shift.
- Personal faith in Jesus Christ/A growing daily walk with Him;
- Minimum of a three year university degree;
- Interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills (this is first measured in your application/interview process - so we want to see well-written, well-edited cover letters and CVs only please!);
- Minimum of three years experience in roles of training and management;
- Experience with and love for the poor;
- An enjoyment of public speaking in a dynamic training environment;
- Commitment to quality, details, and timeliness;
- Delight in working with, and managing, a variety of personality types;
- Relational approach that exudes the right mix of professionalism and fun;
- Posture of service toward partners, volunteers and entrepreneurs.
Please quote the source of this advertisement in your application - NGO Pulse Portal.
Paradigm Shift needs Master Trainers urgently and is interviewing / hiring on a rolling basis, so the sooner you can apply, the sooner you can get a consultancy!
For more about Paradigm Shift, refer to shiftingparadigms.org.
For other vacancies in the NGO sector, refer to www.ngopulse.org/vacancies.
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