Gender Justice Programme Manager / Research Co-ordinator

Gender Links, a Southern African NGO based in Johannesburg specialising in gender, media, women’s rights and governance, seeks the services of: a programme manager for its gender justice research, training and advocacy programme.

GENDER JUSTICE PROGRAMME MANAGER
Tasks include: Managing a major regional research project on gender violence indicators; assisting in the development and monitoring of national action plans to end gender violence in the context of the UN Secretary General’s UNite campaign; coordinating training programmes for strategic communications and media literacy on women’s rights; organising and implementing advocacy campaigns; producing a monthly e newsletter Gender Justice Barometer. Requirements are: a post graduate degree in social sciences with a strong research background; at least ten years experience of project management; strong fund raising, administrative, writing, inter personal and IT skills. A background in NGO, gender and advocacy work would be a strong advantage. A competitive salary, commensurate with skills and experience will be offered.

GENDER JUSTICE RESEARCH COORDINATOR:
Tasks include: Data management and analysis; assisting with project coordination and contributing to report writing. Requirements are: a degree in social sciences; considerable research experience; 3 years project management experience; administrative, writing, inter personal and IT skills. A background in NGO, gender and advocacy work would be an advantage. A competitive salary, commensurate with skills and experience will be offered.

A letter of motivation, sample of writing, CV and references should be sent to: hr@genderlinks.org.za or fax 27 (0) 11-622 4732 by Friday 19 November 2010. Late applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. For further enquiries phone 27 (0) 11 622 2877.