Local Opportunities For Youth- Closing Date 31/01/2018
Coordinator of the Constitutionalism Fund Constitutionalism Fund Opportunity closing date: Wednesday, 31 January, 2018
Opportunity type: Employment The Constitutionalism fund (CF) seeks a consultant experienced in grant making, who is engaging and committed to advancing constitutionalism in South Africa.
The person will be contracted as a Co-Coordinator on a freelance basis and will be accountable to the Selection Panel of three eminent persons identified below.
The coordinator will work alongside a second coordinator to take on the programming work of the CF, help to improve and manage its systems, relationships to potential and actual grantees; and carry out the field scoping and due diligence that will enable the Selection Panel to make informed decisions on grantees.
This includes monitoring the extent to which the CF is achieving its primary goals of contributing towards advancing and promoting constitutionalism, and strengthening both institutional transformation and sustainability of key organisations in the field. The person will be expected to devote an average 45 days per annum to the program. Background The Joint Fund to Promote and Advance Constitutionalism in South Africa (Constitutionalism Fund – CF) initiated in February 2015, is a funding collaboration between The Atlantic Philanthropies, the Ford Foundation and The Open Society Foundations, with a combined investment of US$25 million to be spent on grant-making over the next decade.
The CF does not have a legal persona in South Africa but is operated through the Alliance for Open Society International (AOSI). The founding donors appointed a Selection Panel (SP) of three eminent persons - Justice Yvonne Mokgoro, Yasmin Sooka and Aubrey Matshiqi. Two part-time coordinators, Barbara Klugman and Shaun Samuels, support the Selection Panel and manage the technical and coordination processes regarding the Fund.
The CF has a specific mandate to meaningfully support the efforts of civil society organisations to promote and advance constitutionalism in South Africa with an additional specific focus on advancing transformation of organisations working in the field and of the field itself, and advancing sustainability of the field and its institutions.
The Selection Panel’s mandate gives it autonomy in assessing the merits of applications and decision making on the allocation of all grants including the amounts thereof. Responsibilities: In partnership with the current coordinator, the consultant will be expected to assist with the following: Help to ensure well-coordinated, efficient, and effective implementation of grant making policies and procedures.
This includes all stages of grant making: application and review, grant award, grant monitoring, and grant closeout. This includes due diligence, monitoring and reporting Selection panel meeting coordination as well as interface management between the SP, grantees and AOSI Convene grantee peer engagement and learning processes where needed, attend sector level civil society meetings as part of field learning Attend individual and group meetings with donors funding in the sector as part of donor coordination and collaboration Direct continuous improvement activities to strengthen work processes and align with grants management best practices Provide conceptual leadership in the evaluation and design of systems and processes involved in the collection, storage, and reporting of grants data Assist in the management of systems and templates for enquiry management and ensure effective communication with funding partners to the fund, SP, key stakeholders, grantees and other Requirements: We are seeking an individual from previously disadvantaged communities with the following qualifications and capabilities.
Experience: Five years’ related experience in grant-making in relation to constitutionalism and / or social justice will be an advantage Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Superior customer service skills to external and internal constituents. Excellent listening skills, follow through and problem-solving abilities.
Technology Skills: Internet competency and strong computer proficiency, including mastery of the Microsoft Office software suite Project Management Skills: Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to prioritize work effectively and adjust to multiple demands within set deadlines. Ability to design and implement effective grants management processes and procedures.
Team Work & General Skills: Ability to work well independently and as team member. Ability to take initiative, and follow tasks through to completion. Please submit a motivation letter and your CV addressed to Olwethu Sizani by no later than 31 January 2018. Constitutionalism Fund Administrator Email: administrator@constitutionalismfund.co.za Tel: +27 11 656 3462 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8. St Andrew's School for Girls: Fundraiser/Business Developer Opportunity closing date: Wednesday, 31 January, 2018 Opportunity type: Employment St Andrew’s School for Girls is a 116-year-old independent school in Johannesburg. Our values-based education and strong brand are built upon a solid foundation of tradition and heritage which provides opportunities for our girls to hone their leadership skills and be empowered women in South Africa and the world.
St Andrew’s School for Girls is committed to increasing diversity and contributing to establishing a society that is based on democratic values, social justice and fundamental human rights. St Andrew’s School for Girls seeks to employ a Fundraiser for the uBambiswano Saturday School Programme to be based in Johannesburg. Start date: By arrangement, but no later than 1 April 2018. The purpose for this position is to raise funds for and grow the annual organisational budget through maintaining existing donors and acquiring new donors. Responsibilities: Maintain existing donors Research potential new donors in the funding world (Corporates, Trusts, Foundations, government donors, institutional donors etc.) Develop relationships with donors Write funding proposals and reports Nurture all donor relationships on an ongoing basis Be involved in a strategic and operational understanding of the organisation Requirements: Developed listening skills Verbal communication skills - telephonic and face-to-face Ability to develop and maintain relationships Ability to write with passion, effectiveness and ease Ability to conceptualise new projects Tenacity to keep working until funding deals are concluded Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, internet Knowledge of budgeting Work in a team, but also be able to work unsupervised Set up administrative systems to record and update donor information Have own transport Appreciate working in a values-driven, Christian environment Uphold the ethos and traditions of the school Willingness to apply for clearance with the Child Protection Act and Sexual Offences Register To apply submit a two-page CV with two contactable references to vacancies@standrews.co.za ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. Rural Development Trust: Finance Administrative Officer Opportunity closing date: Wednesday, 31 January, 2018 Opportunity type: Employment The Rural Development Trust (RDT) is a non-governmental organization committed to the progress of vulnerable and disadvantaged communities in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, in Southern India. RDT seeks to appoint a Finance Administrative Officer to be based Johannesburg Salary: Range is between R180,000 and R250,000 all-inclusive package Duration: Contract basis for a 12-month period, with a possibility of extension depending on the performance and availability of funds Responsibilities: Monitor and manage the day to day financial operations within the organization Prepare and analyse financial statements, management accounts and donor reports Present financial statements to the Board of Trustees Provide support in preparing financial information for funding proposals Manage the cash flow and petty cash Banking administration and authorization of payments Submitting invoices to clients Processing payments to consultants Compile financial reports for management and donors Front office tasks (reception, etc.) Assist with HR functions Financial and administrative filing Provide project support as required Travel and other logistical arrangements File and archive of hard copy and electronic data and records Costing of events, management and travelling logistics Other tasks and responsibilities as required Requirements: Experience with ERP accounting packages, systems like Quick books Drivers license will be an added advantage A post matric qualification in finance administration and/or accounting At least two years’ finance experience, preferably in an NGO At least two years’ administrative experience Proven ability to organise logistics (such as travel) Verbal and written communication skills in English and (please specify other language skills required) Computer skills, especially Internet, Excel and Word Filing skills Time management Organisational skills Professional and friendly demeanor Analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work in a pressurised environment To apply submit CV and Cover letter stating why you think that you are suited to this particular role and highlight relevant experience, skills and qualifications to Ms. Nolundi Luwaya at RuralDemocracyTrust@gmail.com For more about Rural Democracy Trust, refer to www.rdtfvf.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. TAC: Provincial Finance Administrator Treatment Action Campaign Opportunity closing date: Wednesday, 31 January, 2018 Opportunity type: Employment The Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) engages in monitoring, advocacy and campaigning within the health system to ensure that every person with HIV has access to quality comprehensive prevention, treatment, care and support services to live a healthy life. TAC seeks to appoint two Provincial Finance Administrators to be based: 1 Gauteng 1 Eastern Cape –Lusikisiki Start date: As soon as possible The Provincial Finance Administrator is responsible for the implementation and monitoring of expenditure, and variance expenditure reports, in line with the execution of TAC’s strategy, provincial budget, periodical work-plans, and TAC’s financial policies and practices. This role must ensure that TAC’s funds are administered correctly (and accounted for) at both the National and Provincial level in line with all donor requirements. Responsibilities: Administration Ensure that TAC’s Financial and Procurement Policies are followed Verify the accuracy of requests/invoices prior to submitting to finance department. Maintain fixed asset register for the province Ensure all disbursement forms and supporting documents are completed, signed and submitted to National office for payments Ensure all claims and payments are aligned to a provincial budget and coding Ensure all files and records are ready for ad-hoc auditing purpose Ensure efficient and secure filing system bills, invoices, TAC documents, photocopying and other correspondences Attend to incoming faxes, telephone calls, forward to the relevant individuals and action Assist provincial staff in the organization of marches, pickets, protest, treatment literacy workshops and other activities Monitor bills and ensuring they are paid timeously e.g. rent and telephone expenses Ensure IT network in the office is up and running, i.e. computers are working and staff and volunteers are able to dial up the Internet (liaise with IT Service provider) Maintain petty cash records Ensure efficient and effective running of the office Monitoring and evaluation Capture membership details, verification and distribution of membership cards Liaise with the Provincial Manager and Trainer in detailing the Monitoring and evaluation training needs Requirements: · Matric certificate Office Administration or Business management diploma Minimum two years’ experience in bookkeeping/finance would be advantageous Excellent numerical skills Experience in working in the NGO sector Proficiency in Microsoft Word and knowledge of Excel spreadsheet Excellent in written and verbal communication skills Fluency in local languages and English Willingness to work in remote rural locations (Lusikisiki) Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills To apply, please send an application letter and CV to manti.mngadi@tac.org.za Should you not receive feedback within two weeks please consider your application unsuccessful. For more about the Treatment Action Campaign, refer to www.tac.org.za
By: North Magazine
