People Opposing Women Abuse (POWA) Latest Available Employment Opportunity

People Opposing Women Abuse (POWA) is a women’s rights organisation that aims to create space for women to enjoy their fundamental human rights in a free and safe environment.

Job Title: Projects Manager/Training Facilitator 
Location: Johannesburg
Employment Type: 3 years Contract Position

The purpose of this position is to help in its Community Mobilisation and Capacity Building Programme.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, Manage and oversee the implementation of community and capacity building projects
• Developing Project Plan with clear Project deliverables and Time frames
• Develop Monitoring Tool to monitor project deliverables
• Compile high level Monthly and Quarterly Reports
• Manage and oversee women’s writing project
• Review courseware and material development
• Facilitate trainings and workshops and provide feedback to Executive Management
• Develop a database of key strategic partners and build resilient relationships with them
• Develop an Organisational Calendar for Project activities
• Provide regular feedback to Executive Manager on Project Outcomes
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Organisational Strategy
• Assist in developing National, Regional and International advocacy strategies
• As part of a management team contribute to the development and implementation of the organisation strategy

Required:

• Degree in Education and Training or National Diploma in Education and Training or Social Science is a prerequisite
• 5 years’ experience in Gender Based Violence or Human Rights organisation of which 3 years should be at Managerial Position/Project Management Knowledge of Legislative Framework
• Constitution of RSA 108 of 1996
• Domestic Violence Act 116 of 1998
• NPO Act 71 of 1997
• Victim’s Charter Skills and Competencies
• Ability to work with local government structures and community based organisations
• Experience in networking, fundraising and liaising with the donor community.
• Knowledge of national, regional and international advocacy on women’s rights
• Ability to engage in media representation
• Ability to carry high workload and work under pressure
• Commitment to advancing women’s rights
• Excellent Communication skills
• Excellent Facilitation Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Leadership Skills
• High level Report writing skills
• Deadline Driven
• Project Management skills
• Team work
• Speak two or more South African indigenous languages.
• High level of computer literacy (MS Office, Power Point, Excel, Intranet etc.)
• Valid Driver’s licence

To apply

Interested applicants should forward a Comprehensive and updated CV with three contactable references, one page Motivation & Cover Letter by Email: Vacancy@ powa.co.za.

Application Deadline: Friday, 24 January, 2020