Gender and Media Programme Manager

GENDER AND MEDIA PROGRAMME MANAGER

Gender Links, a dynamic Southern African NGO based in Johannesburg that promotes gender equality in and through the media seeks to fill the post of Gender and Media Programme Manager on an initial two year contract basis. The successful candidate will be expected to oversee all of GL’s gender and media research, policy and training projects including fund raising and financial accounting. Candidates must have:

– A master’s degree in media studies or equivalent qualification.
– At least five to eight years experience working in the media or a related field in the SADC region and knowledge/working experience of the region.
– Track record of commitment to gender equality and diversity in the media.
– Excellent research, writing and presentation, programme management as well as IT skills.

A competitive remuneration package will be offered, commensurate with skills and experience. Please send a letter of motivation, CVs, a sample of your writing and references to: hrandadmin@genderlinks.org.za or fax: 011-622-4732 by close of business Friday 5 February 2009. Only successful candidates will be contacted for interviews.