Director of Programmes and Learning

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 and Learning. The successful candidate will have:

• A strong background in gender;
• Strong strategic, conceptual, human resource and operational skills;
• Research, advocacy and training skills;
• At least fifteen years programme management experience;
• A strong background in monitoring, evaluation, knowledge, innovation and learning.
• 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, Monitoring and Evaluation and advocacy.

The post, which is for an initial period of two years, with excellent future career prospects linked to performance, is based in Johannesburg and will require flexibility to travel. GL will offer a highly competitive remuneration package 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 21 June 2013 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. Successful applicants will be expected to undergo a series of written and oral tests to assess their suitability for this senior post.