Democracy Works Foundation Recent Available Job Opening

• Develop workplans, identify partners, organise training and events, and in general ensure that the sub-program objectives are effectively and efficiently realized.
• Lead the monitoring and evaluation process, track and document program activities and their impact.
• Establish and maintain objective based relationships with all stakeholders and role-players.
• Attend program meetings with donors, partners, training teams, and key identified program advisory groups
• Prepare quarterly, ad-hoc and final reports for authorized internal and external audiences.
• Assist with the development of press releases and information briefs.
• Contribute to publications, taking responsibility for their production and distribution
• Contribute to the general program development of the field office
• Manage in-country operations, and provide effective managerial, administrative and logistical support for the successful implementation of IPDD.
• Qualifications
• Post Graduate Degree in political science, international relations, or related field. Preference will be given to senior degrees demonstrating knowledge of the program field
• Skills and Experience
• Minimum of 6 years of directly related work experience in the NGO sector, with at least 4 years’ experience managing USAID funded projects
• A minimum of three years’ experience in grant and program management with demonstrable experience in democracy and human rights fields.
• Familiarity with political and civil society landscape in eSwatini in particular, and Southern Africa in general will be an advantage
• Ability to work in a politically non-partisan manner
• Strong project management and coordination experience
• Some experience in organizing events, workshops, meetings and strategic planning exercises
• Ability to interact with people of all ages and cultural backgrounds
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Competent in MS Office Suite, and in particular Excel and Word
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English, including report writing
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Ability to meet tight deadlines

To apply

Submit your motivation letter, CV and three contactable referees to [email protected] specify the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.

Application Deadline: Wednesday, 21 August, 2019