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Call for Govts to Invest in Human Capital
The Strategic Studies Group of the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) has held its inaugural meeting in Lusaka with delegates calling on governments to invest in indigenous human capital and institutions on the continent.
ACBF executive secretary, Emmanuel Nnadozie, says Africa is at the centre of an investment boom that countries on the continent should grasp and take advantage of to enhance economic development.
Professor Nnadozie said the continent should focus on infrastructure development to ensure that investments being attracted find a conducive environment to thrive.
To read the article titled, “NGO urges State to invest in human capital,” click here.Source:Daily MailSADC Ensuring Peace and Security
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) organ on defence and security affairs, states that it will continue to work towards ensuring that the region continues to enjoy peace and stability.
SADC director, Tanki Mothae, asserts that processes of regional integration could face challenges in regions that have no peace.
"Without peace, the economic integration becomes a little bit difficult. At the same time, once economic integration has taken place, a very conducive environment of peace and security also becomes,” states Mothae.
To read the article titled, “SADC to work towards ensuring peace and security within the region,” click here.Source:All AfricaNGO Launches A Conference Centre
There is Hope, a Christian non-denominational organisation, has launched a multipurpose conference centre in Lilambwe, Malawi, with a aim of serving the Dowa community, and partners including government.
The centre, which has been successfully completed, is part of different projects Dowa District Executive Committee members approved the organisation to implement in the district.
Representative of the Dowa District Commissioner, Hackson Mainja, urges the community and the traditional leaders surrounding the camp to take good care of the facility and work with the organisation on the different projects it has planned.
To read the article titled, “NGO launches multipurpose conference centre in Dowa,” click here.Source:All AfricaChild Welfare Kempton Park: Chief Social Worker
Child Welfare South Africa (CWSA) - Kempton ParkPlease note: this opportunity closing date has passed and may not be available any more.Opportunity closing date:Friday, February 28, 2014Child Welfare South Africa (CWSA) is an umbrella body that represents more than 263 member organisations and outreach projects in communities throughout South Africa. Together with its member organisations, forms the largest nonprofit, non-governmental organisation in the country in the fields of child protection and child care and family development.Opportunity type:Employment
CWSA Kempton Park seeks to appoint a Chief Social Worker, based in Kempton Park, Gauteng.
Requirements:- Degree in social work;
- Minimum of five years experience;
- Registration with SACSSP;
- Valid driver's licence;
- Be South Africa citizen or permanent resident.
- CV with contactable references;
- Copy of driver's licence;
- Copy of qualification(s);
- Proof of SACSSP registration;
Please quote the source of this advertisement in your application - NGO Pulse Portal.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
If you have not received feedback two weeks after the closing date, your application was unsuccessful.
For more about Child Welfare South Africa, refer to www.childwelfaresa.org.za.
For other vacancies in the NGO sector, refer to www.ngopulse.org/vacancies.
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South African National Council for the BlindPlease note: this opportunity closing date has passed and may not be available any more.Opportunity closing date:Wednesday, November 13, 2013The South African National Council for the Blind's vision is to facilitate a network of organisations who collaborate towards the prevention of blindness and securing the full participation and inclusion of blind and partially sighted people in all aspects of a diverse South African societyOpportunity type:EmploymentCouncil’s Vision is to facilitate a network of organisations who collaborate towards the prevention of blindness and securing the full participation and inclusion of blind and partially sighted people in all aspects of a diverse South African society. - See more at: http://www.sancb.org.za/article/councils-vision#sthash.6VGshd3L.dpufCouncil’s Vision is to facilitate a network of organisations who collaborate towards the prevention of blindness and securing the full participation and inclusion of blind and partially sighted people in all aspects of a diverse South African society. - See more at: http://www.sancb.org.za/article/councils-vision#sthash.6VGshd3L.dpufCouncil’s Vision is to facilitate a network of organisations who collaborate towards the prevention of blindness and securing the full participation and inclusion of blind and partially sighted people in all aspects of a diverse South African society. - See more at: http://www.sancb.org.za/article/councils-vision#sthash.6VGshd3L.dpufCouncil’s Vision is to facilitate a network of organisations who collaborate towards the prevention of blindness and securing the full participation and inclusion of blind and partially sighted people in all aspects of a diverse South African society. - See more at: http://www.sancb.org.za/article/councils-vision#sthash.6VGshd3L.dpuf. The Council is inviting applications from suitably qualified individuals for appointment to the following post Fund Development Officer reporting to the Manager: Public Relations and Fundraising. Applicants should be creative and energetic individuals with a strong commitment to visually impaired persons and the non-governmental organisation sector.
The South African National Council for the Blind seeks to appoint a Fund Development Officer, based in Pretoria.
Responsibilities:- Planning, operations and administrative responsibilities;
- Liaise with a variety of stakeholders;
- Manage database and budgets;
- Write reports and proposals;
- Maintain donor relations;
- Responsible for ongoing research and solicitation.
- Appropriate tertiary education qualification in public relations;
- Extensive experience and proven success in fundraising from a wide range of donors, both national and international;
- Experience in financial management of donor funding;
- Highly developed communication;
- Networking and interpersonal skills;
- Writing and reporting skills and superior ability in written English;
- Organisational and time management skills and an ability to handle pressure;
- A second or more language/s is an advantage;
- Valid South African drivers licence essential;
- The preferred candidate will have a high level of computer literacy.
Preference will be given to suitably qualified visually impaired persons and South African Citizens.
To apply, submit a CV, writing documents which reflect their writing abilities and motivational letter to vacancies@sancb.org.za.
Please quote the source of this advertisement in your application - NGO Pulse Portal.
For more information about the South African National Council for the Blind, refer to www.sancb.org.za.
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Post-MDG Framework Should Consider Africa’s Goals
Ibrahim Mayaki, chief executive officer of the New Partnership for Africa's Development’s (NEPAD) Planning and Coordinating Agency has urged the United Nations (UN) member states must ensure that the post-2015 development agenda supports the developmental aspirations of the African continent.
Mayaki indicated that NEPAD’s strategic focus on infrastructure and agricultural development remained two key pillars for the continued transformation of Africa.
NEPAD’s main strategists requests that Africa’s goals should be a major consideration when the world body develops its post-Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) framework.
To read article titled, “UN must ensure post-2015 agenda supports African development,” click hereSource:SABC NewsGigaba Criticises Opposition Parties, NGOs
African National Congress (ANC) national executive committee member and Minister of Public Enterprises, Malusi Gigaba, has criticised opposition parties and non-governmental organisations for telling foreign countries that South Africa has failed since democracy.
Gigaba told the South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU) that, "All around us, the opportunists, the pessimists, the opposition and the counter-revolutionists are telling us what we have achieved in the last 19 years has been nothing and this revolution faces its inevitable doom."
He further states that some opposition leaders have went to countries like the United States and spoke ill of development in South Africa in aims of getting money from them.
To read article titled, “Gigaba criticises doomsayers,” click here.Source:SABC NewsGlobal Fund for Community Foundations: Programme Coordinator
Global Fund for Community FoundationsPlease note: this opportunity closing date has passed and may not be available any more.Opportunity closing date:Friday, August 30, 2013The Global Fund for Community Foundations (GFCF) is a grassroots grantmaker working to promote and support institutions of community philanthropy around the world. It works with individual community foundations and other local grantmakers and their networks, with a focus on low and middle-income countries. Through small grants, technical support and convenings, the GFCF helps these local institutions to strengthen and grow so that they can fulfil their potential as vehicles for local development which is community-driven.Opportunity type:Employment
The GFCF has been appointed as the Secretariat for a new multi-donor and multi-stakeholder collaborative, the Global Alliance for Community Philanthropy (GACP), which aims to influence international development actors and others to better understand, support and promote the role of community philanthropy in sustaining a vibrant civil society and in achieving more lasting development outcomes. The Alliance will learn from both ongoing and pilot projects that build assets, trust and/ or the capacity of local communities. (See The Case for Community Philanthropy for further information)
The Global Fund for Community Foundations seeks to appoint a Programme Coordinator for Global Alliance for Community Philanthropy, based in Johannesburg,
The Coordinator will take the lead role in coordinating the activities of the Alliance on a day-to-day basis on behalf of the GFCF. This will include managing relationships with Alliance members and their constituents, organising programme and learning activities and reporting regularly to both internal and external audiences.
As a member of the GFCF team he or she will work closely with the Executive Director and other GFCF staff to maximise data analysis and learning between the Alliance and GFCF’s own programmes.
The Coordinator will be a dynamic, communicative, and highly efficient individual who is able to work with diverse groups of people and across different geographic and institutional cultures.
This is a three year post initially.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the main point of contact between Alliance members and between the Alliance and the Secretariat;
- Work with Alliance members to develop specific programme activities (research projects, learning circles, convenings etc.) and implement Alliance work-plan;
- Work with Policy Learning Officer (GFCF), consultants and external evaluators to generate and disseminate reports;
- Represent the Alliance / GFCF at conferences and other convenings on occasion;
- Participate in and contribute to GFCF team planning processes;
- Liaise with community foundations, philanthropy support organizations and other funding bodies;
- Alliance Coordinator can be based elsewhere.
- Minimum of five years in the nonprofit / community philanthropy field, including programme management and administration;
- Knowledge of and experience of working with in global community philanthropy field;
- Track record in managing partnerships and external relations (fundraising experience a plus);
- Experience in developing financial reports and managing organisational budgeting processes;
- Practical experience of programme planning, implementation and reporting;
- Experience in facilitation of a consensus working practice;
- Experience of working in international / cross-cultural settings;
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience;
- Proven track record in supporting community philanthropy and espousing the values and ethos as stated in the GFCF’s Mission Statement;
- Proven ability to work in a team and build strong working relationships;
- Proven experience of good organisational and administrative skills;
- People skills;
- Ability to think strategically and creatively;
- Communicator and writer;
- Availability to travel;
- Willingness to work unsocial hours;
Please quote the source of this advertisement in your application - NGO Pulse Portal.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
For more about Global Fund for Community Foundations, refer to www.globalfundcommunityfoundations.org
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HivosPlease note: this opportunity closing date has passed and may not be available any more.Opportunity closing date:Tuesday, June 25, 2013Hivos is a Dutch non-governmental organisation inspired by humanist values. Together with local organisations in developing countries, Hivos seeks to contribute to a free, fair and sustainable world in which citizens - women and men - have equal access to the resources and opportunities for their development and where they can actively and equally participate in decision-making processes that determine their lives, their society and their future. Hivos is committed to the poor and marginalised in Africa, Asia and Latin America.Opportunity type:Employment
The ‘Making all Voices Count’ - MAVC programme is a 45 Million US$ fund to support innovation, scaling-up, and research to enable citizen engagement and government responsiveness in 12 countries in Africa and Asia.
MAVC focuses on four areas:
- Backing innovative ideas and technology solutions;
- Scaling up successful initiatives and responses;
- Building an evidence base on what works and why;
- Catalysing global attention and action around these issues
Hivos seeks to appoint a Finance and Administration Officer within the MAVC Programme, based at Hivos Office, Johannesburg.
Starting date: 1 July 2013.
The Finance and Administration Officer will provide administrative support to the Financial Manager and to the other staff members of MAVC. The Financial and Administration Officer will support the Financial Manager in a) the overall financial administration in accordance with the legal requirements, DFID donor requirements, highest ethical standards and internationally recognised financial reporting practices and b) second-level support for MAVC finances, including preparation of all monthly management reports and monthly DFID invoices. In both, The person will support the Financial Manager to ensure that all financial management practices, reports and documentation are well organised and conform to policies and the highest standards.
Requirements:- Degree in public administration, business administration, or other relevant discipline;
- Technical proficiency in managing the tasks mentioned above;
- Minimum of three years experience related to your responsibilities;
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- Can take initiative, get things done, really well, and fast;
- Demonstrated high integrity and excellent references.
We offer a stimulating work environment in a professional international organisation with dedicated staff. Employment is offered as soon as possible for the period of one year with a possible extension for three more years, based on satisfactory performance. Hivos offers a competitive salary and benefits dependent on your experience and fit with above
To apply, submit a CV and motivation letter to Gontse Legong at gontse@hivos.co.za.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For more about the Making All Voices Count Programme, refer to www.makingallvoicescount.org.
For more about Hivos, refer to www.hivos.org.
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FetolaPlease note: this opportunity closing date has passed and may not be available any more.Opportunity closing date:Tuesday, June 25, 2013Fetola is a NGO, enterprise development organisation that provides business support to Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMME) across the country. The organisation designs and implements flagship programmes that support the growth of small and emerging enterprises and community-based projects nationwide.Opportunity type:Employment
Fetola’s award-winning programmes contribute to the growth and sustainability of a wide range of small and medium sized enterprises including emerging Black-owned and community-based businesses, in all provinces. Results include a sustained long term average participant growth of 25% pa, with some individuals growing at ten times that rate. Survival rates are 94 percent over five years, well above the national average of 30 percent.
Fetola seeks to appoint experienced Small Medium Enterprise (SME) Mentors in following areas:
Eastern Cape, Free State, Kwazulu Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape and North West.
This is a fantastic opportunity to:
- Work with growing businesses to make a difference
- Help others to unlock their full potential
- Be a part of nation-building for the future
- Work with a leading mentor/consultant team
- Give back to the community by helping small / community business succeed.
Responsibilities:- Support the leadership as they consolidate their business, and prepare for growth;
- Conduct monthly site visits, contact by phone and email, and sharing of practical and personal tools for success plus access to suitable networks and partners;
- Participate as a mentor-expert in the online mentor forum and collaborate with Fetola peers to ensure shared learning;
- Formal reporting to Fetola and will include outcome evaluation.
Please quote the source of this advertisement in your application - NGO Pulse Portal.
Enquiries: Chantal de Kock, Tel: 021 701 7466, E-mail: cdekock@fetola.co.za.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
For more about Fetola, refer to www.fetola.co.za.
For other vacancies in the NGO sector, refer to www.ngopulse.org/vacancies.
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