{"id":47951,"date":"2019-07-09T14:37:29","date_gmt":"2019-07-09T12:37:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/?p=47951"},"modified":"2019-07-08T14:38:58","modified_gmt":"2019-07-08T12:38:58","slug":"the-development-action-group-dag-recent-available-employment-opportunity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/the-development-action-group-dag-recent-available-employment-opportunity.html","title":{"rendered":"The Development Action Group (DAG) Recent Available Employment Opportunity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Development Action Group (DAG) is a leading nonprofit, non-governmental organisation. DAG\u2019s mission is to create, implement and support community-centred developments in order to address economic, social and spatial imbalances.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Title: Project Coordinator<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Job Location: <\/strong>Cape Town<br \/>\n<strong>Start date:<\/strong> As soon as possible<br \/>\n<strong>Duration: <\/strong>The position will be a one-year contract with a three months probation period.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In consultation with the Programme Manager and project team, assist and lead in conceptualising and implementation of the various project within DAG relating to human settlements, housing, land, tenure and informality<\/li>\n<li>Build and foster stronger community organisation, cohesion and develop the capacity of community and civic organisations and leadership structures through focused programmes and strategies<\/li>\n<li>Provide guidance and inputs on technical content relating to urban regeneration, informal settlement upgrading, human settlement development and other related social issues<\/li>\n<li>Assist in managing community dynamics and local politics<\/li>\n<li>Assist in data collection, mapping and other processes to assist communities in understanding their needs better<\/li>\n<li>Support local civics and communities in negotiating development and land rights through the local council<\/li>\n<li>Assist project teams in the implementation of small scale pilot projects to demonstrate best practice for informal settlement and human settlement development<\/li>\n<li>Assist in documentation and write up for case study relating to projects<\/li>\n<li>Represent DAG in various public and civil society forums<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Relevant degree or Technikon diploma e.g. Urban Planning, Architecture, Social Sciences, Social Development, Development Studies, Geography, Law<\/li>\n<li>Appropriate experience may be considered in place of a degree or diploma<\/li>\n<li>Minimum of five years\u2019 experience working in poor communities and informal settlements<\/li>\n<li>Proven knowledge and awareness of issues relating to housing, land access and poverty<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of government policies and human rights law<\/li>\n<li>Conversant with key stakeholders, concepts and how they relate to the responsibilities of the job<\/li>\n<li>Previous experience in negotiation and conflict resolution<\/li>\n<li>Time management, planning and organising skills<\/li>\n<li>Previous work experience in the urban development sector will be an added advantage<\/li>\n<li>Interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team are essential<\/li>\n<li>Verbal and written communication, research and analytical skills are required<\/li>\n<li>Fluency in English is a prerequisite and knowledge of at least one other South African language is an added advantage<\/li>\n<li>Valid driver\u2019s licence (own car would be an advantage)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>To apply<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Submit a CV, contact details of three referees and a motivation letter to <strong><a href=\"mailto:kathy@dag.org.za\">kathy@dag.org.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or 101 Lower Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925<\/p>\n<p><strong>Application Deadlines:\u00a0<\/strong>Sunday, 21 July, 2019<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Development Action Group (DAG) is a leading nonprofit, non-governmental organisation. 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