{"id":49622,"date":"2019-10-18T09:00:11","date_gmt":"2019-10-18T07:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/?p=49622"},"modified":"2019-10-17T13:55:33","modified_gmt":"2019-10-17T11:55:33","slug":"the-zero-dropout-schools-initiative-dmgt-recent-job-opportunity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/the-zero-dropout-schools-initiative-dmgt-recent-job-opportunity.html","title":{"rendered":"The Zero Dropout Schools Initiative (DMGT) Recent Job Opportunity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Zero Dropout Schools Initiative (ZDSI) aims to halve the number of learners pushed out of the education system before grade 12. Through this ambitious vision, ZDSI sets a common agenda that\u00a0mobilises and directs the activities of a diverse range of stakeholders towards enabling a significant decline in school dropout. ZDSI is a project of the DG Murray Trust (DGMT).<\/p>\n<p>ZDSI is recruiting a Networks and Advocacy Lead to provide strategic vision and to drive the development and mobilisation of a network of schools committed to zero learner dropout. The Networks and Advocacy Lead will be required to:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Title: Networks &amp; Advocacy Lead<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Location:\u00a0<\/strong>South Africa<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job function and responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Develop, execute and manage a national school mobilisation and behaviour change strategy:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop and execute a mobilisation strategy to create a network of schools that are committed to the vision of zero dropout.<\/li>\n<li>Create and drive mechanisms to engage schools, communities and learners around an agenda for zero dropout.<\/li>\n<li>Surface learning and progress from school and stakeholder engagement and work with the Communication Manager to ensure these are documented and packaged as public communication products across various mediums.<\/li>\n<li>Build feedback loops for continued engagement and learning amongst schools and stakeholders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Develop, execute and manage a public advocacy strategy for campaign management:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop and manage mechanisms and platforms that allow the network of schools to collectively advocate for change.<\/li>\n<li>Identify and build relationships with relevant stakeholders across sectors to implement recommendations and learning.<\/li>\n<li>Identify and build platforms and coalitions that support and grow the movement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Core skills and background<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A relevant post graduate qualification \u2013 e.g.\u00a0in education, project management, and\/or community development.<\/li>\n<li>Minimum 3 years work experience &#8211; preferably in advocacy, campaigning and\/or coalition building.<\/li>\n<li>Managed a range of diverse stakeholders and facilitated processes for consensus building.<\/li>\n<li>Built strong coalitions to drive strategic outputs.<\/li>\n<li>Enjoys engaging with people, is persuasive and can inspire champions for the zero dropout agenda.<\/li>\n<li>Drivers license and willingness to travel essential.<\/li>\n<li>Preferably fluent in 2+ South African languages.<\/li>\n<li>Experience in working with schools is preferable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>To apply<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Submit a motivation letter, your CV (including the details of 3 referees) to <strong><a href=\"mailto:work@dgmt.co.za\">work@dgmt.co.za<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0with \u2018Networks &amp; Advocacy Lead&#8217; in the subject line<\/p>\n<p><strong>Application Deadline: <\/strong>25th October 2019<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Zero Dropout Schools Initiative (ZDSI) aims to halve the number of learners pushed out of the education system before grade 12. 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