{"id":59519,"date":"2020-12-01T08:30:26","date_gmt":"2020-12-01T06:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/?p=59519"},"modified":"2020-12-02T01:36:46","modified_gmt":"2020-12-01T23:36:46","slug":"the-development-action-group-dag-recent-available-job-opportunity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/the-development-action-group-dag-recent-available-job-opportunity.html","title":{"rendered":"The Development Action Group (DAG) Recent Available Job 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>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Title:\u00a0Project Coordinator<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Location:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Cape Town<br \/>\n<strong>Employment Type:<\/strong> One-year contract with a 3-month probation period.<br \/>\n<strong>Start Date:<\/strong> As soon as possible<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>With support, assist and lead in conceptualizing and implementation of programme and projects;<\/li>\n<li>Support community groups and community organisations in advancing their housing and land rights;<\/li>\n<li>Distil lessons and learnings from projects and programmes to inform organisational objectives and outcomes, including reporting back to the Programme Manager<\/li>\n<li>To work across various projects and programmes as a team member or lead, as required by the organisation<\/li>\n<li>To prepare and implement project briefs, facilitate workshops, meetings and produce related materials;<\/li>\n<li>To monitor overall progress of projects and report on progress against overall programme plans<\/li>\n<li>To manage, monitor and report on overall expenditure of projects<\/li>\n<li>To assist management in preparing funding applications, funder and board reports<\/li>\n<li>To, with support, prepare consultant\u2019s briefs and negotiate them together with management<\/li>\n<li>To supervise and monitor the performance and payment of consultants and contractors<\/li>\n<li>To facilitate appropriate and effective planning, decision-making, communication, and problem solving within the team<\/li>\n<li>Coordinate with team members to deliver the intended project goals and objectives<\/li>\n<li>To provide facilitation, research and technical skills as necessary for the implementation of the project and programmes<\/li>\n<li>Participate in advocacy and lobby key stakeholders from both the public and civil society sectors<\/li>\n<li>To network DAG and our project partners with other key role-players including public officials and others in the private sector<\/li>\n<li>To represent DAG at various public platforms<\/li>\n<li>To prepare reports for both internal learning, broader advocacy and funders<\/li>\n<li>To prepare communication materials such as Facebook posts, twitter feed, blogs, newspaper articles etc. in consultation with the Programme Manager and Communication Officer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Relevant degree or diploma e.g. Social sciences, Social development, Planning, Architecture, Urban Design, Adult Education, Geography, Social Anthropology etc.<\/li>\n<li>Five years\u2019 experience in the relevant sector and field<\/li>\n<li>At least 2 years\u2019 experience working with community groups, social movements and\/ or civil society organisations living in informal settlements\/ backyard structures<\/li>\n<li>Sound knowledge of training methodologies and techniques<\/li>\n<li>Sound knowledge of issues relating to the development sector as well housing and urban policy frameworks<\/li>\n<li>Conversant with key stakeholders, concepts and how they relate to the housing delivery process<\/li>\n<li>An understanding of social theory and the dominant social perspectives (world views)<\/li>\n<li>Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills<\/li>\n<li>Ability to use the MS Office suite at an intermediate level.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent time management, planning and organising skills<\/li>\n<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required and knowledge of at least one other South Africa 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 by 16h00 on Friday,\u00a0to <strong><a href=\"mailto:kathy@dag.org.za\">kathy@dag.org.za<\/a><\/strong> or 101 Lower Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Application Deadline:\u00a0<\/strong>Friday, 4 December, 2020<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Development Action Group (DAG) is a leading nonprofit, non-governmental organisation. 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