ActionAid International: Programme Officer - Corporates and Natural Resources

The vision of ActionAid International is a world without poverty in which every person can exercise their right to a life of dignity.

ActionAid South Africa seeks to appoint a Programme Officer - Corporates and Natural Resources, based in Johannesburg, South Africa or Nairobi, Kenya. 

S/he has a global remit, but with special emphasis on Fair, Green and Global (FGG) project in Southern and Eastern Africa (Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa).

This is a four-year fixed term contract position. Local Terms and Conditions of employment will apply.

Responsibilities:

• Promote coherence between local, national and international work on the role of corporations in control of natural resources;
• Work to improve local control of land, water, and other resources in the face of increasing control being granted to private companies.

Requirements:

• Master’s or equivalent experience with at least five years experience working in an international agency, across countries on natural resources and corporate accountability;
• Understanding of rights-based programme practice and the potential to link this work to national and international influencing work;
• Energetic, enthusiastic and interested in learning within a political, changing and diverse work environment with strong networking/relationship-building skills;
• Ability to anticipate, coordinate and facilitate activities with colleagues;
• Problem-solving skills and resourcefulness;
• Capacity for work output in order to meet tight deadlines and multiple priorities;
• Verbal and written communication skills;
• Fluency in English. Knowledge of French and Portuguese will be an advantage;
• Ability to inform and engage through written communication;
• Commitment to develop, promote and practice AAI’s vision, mission, values, and strategy. 

For more information and full job description, refer to www.actionaid.org/jobs.

To apply, submit a CV, contact details of two referees and motivation letter with ‘Programme Officer - Corporates and Natural Resources’ in the subject line to programmes.jhb@actionaid.org.

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

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ActionAid SA is an equal opportunities employer.

Whilst all applicants will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, qualified women are especially encouraged to apply.

For more about ActionAid International, refer to www.actionaid.org/?intl=.

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

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