9 October 2003

ADVERT: PROJECT COORDINATOR REQUIRED BY THE CHRIS HANI INSTITUTE

The Chris Hani Institute (CHI) is looking for a Project Coordinator to be
based at its Head Office in Johannesburg. The CHI is an independent NGO set
up through a joint initiative of COSATU and the SACP. The CHI was launched
on 15 April 2003 as part of the Chris Hani 10th Anniversary Commemorations.

This is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants will not be considered.

Responsibilities and Main Duties are to:
- Implement an international co-operation agreement between the CHI and the
RLF
- Act as the CHI’s liason with various partners and stakeholders
- Plan, Lead and Coordinate initial activities, projects and programmes of
the CHI as decided by the CHI Board and as per CHI Strategic Plan
- Coordinate and Service the Board of the CHI
- Facilitate Strategic Planning by the CHI Board
- Implementation of the CHI Strategic Plan
- Plan, Lead and Coordinate CHI Fundraising work
- Plan, Lead and Coordinate activities to institutionalise and establish
the
CHI including office set-up, installation of office infrastructure and
mobilisation of human resources
- Reports to CHI Board and Task Team
- CHI Advocacy, Marketing and Development of Partnerships with other
stakeholders
- Overall Administration of Finances
- Budgeting and overall Financial Control

Requirements
- Knowledge, understanding and membership of, and committment to working
class organisations, policies and positions on key issues in society
- High-level Project Planning and Management experience, qualification and
skills
- Strategic Planning experience and ability
- Excellent fundraising skills and experience
- Strong Advocacy and Networking skills
- Excellent research skills, qualifications and experience
- Strong ability and experience to initiatite, co-ordinate and drive the
implementation of programmes and projects
- Event management and administration experience and skills
- Ability to write and report effectively
- Ability to work fast, efficiently and meet deadlines
- Efficient time management and work planning
- Experience in, activism in, and membership of working class organisations
and/or broader democratic movement or developmental/voluntary sector
- Self motivated, innovative and able to work under pressure
- Willingness to travel
- Drivers licence
- Ability to work in a team
- Good command of the English language

What is offered?
- a 12-month contract (from 01 December 2003 to 30 November 2004)
- Remuneration - a competitive market-related salary which is negotiable
depending on skills and experience

How to apply?
- Do not include copies of qualifications, certificates, etc. in your
application.
- The selection process will be conducted on Friday, 31 October 2003 and it
will include an interview, a computer-based problem-solving exercise and a
presentation.
- There shall be no correspondence entered into with unsuccesful
candidates.
- Send a covering letter and a comprehensive CV with three contactable
referees by 24 October 2003 to:
Mazibuko K. Jara (surname Jara)
Chris Hani Institute Task Team
Tel: 27 11 339-3621/2, Fax: 27 11 339-4244, Cell: 083 651 0271,
Email - [email][email protected]