PROJECT OFFICER POSITION X 1

Opportunity Closing Date: 24th November 2023

Opportunity Type: Employment

Governance and Livelihoods Agenda  NPC (AgendaGL) was founded in 2015. AgendaGL is a dynamic NGO that aims to contribute towards uplifting communities’ livelihoods by nurturing the leader in each child and woman. We believe that individuals with independent and transformed minds are leaders capable of bringing about positive change for themselves and those around them. This is possible with quality and relevant support in a safe and enabling environment. AgendaGL also engages with systems of governance in ensuring that they are responsive and accountable to those they govern and the governed have the capacity to effectively hold such to account. AgendaGL is one of the partner organizations implementing a national programme on enhancing accountability in South Africa that seeks to strengthen social accountability in local government so that the institution of local government returns to its mandate of addressing the devastating socio-economic conditions in rural areas and former homelands. 

Governance and Livelihoods Agenda is seeking to employ a Project officer to be based in Ethekwini, KwaZulu-Natal Province. 

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Commencement Date: 1st February 2024

Employment Type:  Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: Market related  

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PROJECT OFFICER

Responsibilities.

The project Officer will be expected to

• Actively engage in advocacy work and community facilitation activities 

• Conduct Social Audits, Conflict Resolution and Management as well as Cultural Sensitivity workshops.

• Write reports of high quality

• To plan and execute project plans independently.

• Work within a multi-cultural team.

• Be highly energetic, sociable, and approachable; and

• Have a high level of emotional maturity.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in the Social Sciences/ Political Science or any other related qualification with 5 years’ experience.

• Qualification/s or experience in Advocacy, Social Audits, Community Facilitation and Conflict Management and Cultural Sensitivity 

• Demonstrable interest in Community Development work

• High level of Computer Literacy

• A strong work ethic, is proactive and takes initiative

• Must be an iSiZulu speaker.

• A team player

• Drivers’ license

Motivation Letter (not more than 2 pages) and CVs (not more than 5 pages) with at least 3 contactable references should be emailed florences@agendagl.org on or before 24th November 2023. 

Should you not have heard from us within two weeks from closing date of submissions, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Governance and Livelihoods Agenda reserves the right not to make an appointment.