Director of Programmes

Gender Links, a dynamic Southern African NGO specialising in gender, media, governance and justice seeks the services of an experienced, highly motivated and committed Director of Programmes. The successful candidate will have:

• A strong background in gender;
• Strong strategic, conceptual and operational skills;
• Research, advocacy and training skills;
• At least ten years programme management experience;
• Financial, fund raising and report writing skills;
• Excellent networking and inter-personal skills.
• Excellent verbal, analytical, writing and editing skills.
• Knowledge of Southern Africa.
• Facility with IT and its strategic applications in research and advocacy.

The post, which is for an initial period of two years, is based in Johannesburg and will require flexibility to travel. A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered, commensurate with the skills and experience of the successful candidate. Interested candidates should submit their CV’s, references, a sample of their writing, and letter of motivation to hr@genderlinks.org.za by close of business on 29 April 2011 or fax to (27) 11 622 4732.

For further information phone the Human Resources Manager on 27 (11) 622 2877. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.