The Casual Workers Advice Office Available Position

CWAO is a non-profit organisation based in Germiston, Gauteng. It provides free advice and support to workers, privileging casual, contract, labour broker and other precarious workers.

Job Title: Funding and Finance 
Job Location: Johannesburg

Key Responsibilities:

• Existing funder agreements are efficiently managed and administered according to funder requirements and organisational policy and procedure
• Potential funders are identified and the relevant relationships and fundraising proposals are developed.
• Compile reports to funders in accordance with reporting requirements
• Project management, particularly monitoring of activities in line with project budgets
• Developing a fundraising strategy in line with CWAO’s key areas of work.
• Provide oversight of financial management.
• Assist in producing financial reports and the preparation of the external audit.

Key competencies:

• Strong communication skills
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Proven project and financial management skills
• Ability to work well under pressure, independently and with others
• Ability to network with partner organisations
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to work well within a democratic collective culture.

Essential qualifications and experience:

• At least 3 years funder management and financial management experience
• A sound understanding of NGO grants administration and contractual agreements; research methodologies and reporting
• Grant funding cycle and project cycle monitoring skills
• Civil society experience and knowledge of SA’s socio-political environment and how it impacts on social justice
• Computer proficiency: Microsoft Office suite and knowledge of the Monitoring & Evaluation systems

To apply

Please send a motivational letter, an up-to-date CV and details of two contactable referees to [email protected]

Closing date: Friday 15 February 2019

Preference will be given to black, women candidates. Salary commensurate with experience.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.