CENTRE FOR CONFLICT RESOLUTION
The Centre for Conflict Resolution is an independent, non-governmental organisation with close links to the University of Cape Town. Based in Cape Town, it works nationally and in other African countries to promote constructive, creative and co-operative approaches to the resolution of conflict and the reduction of violence.

The Centre engages in peacemaking, skills training and research, runs conflict management capacity-building programmes in South Africa and the region; and has partnerships with many United Nations agencies and government departments in South and Southern Africa. It has forty full-time staff and an annual budget of ZAR15 million.

The current Executive Director is stepping down in order to pursue his research interests as a Centre Associate. The organisation therefore seeks to appoint a dynamic and visionary

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

He/she will ensure that the Centre fulfils its mission and goals; has a high level of expertise in relation to these goals; retains its national and international reputation for excellence; adapts to significant political and other changes in the external environment; conducts its business in a professional manner; is financially viable and sustainable; and has strict financial controls.

The ideal candidate must have the following competencies:
· Demonstrated ability to lead and run a complex and diverse organisation, evidenced by substantial experience in a senior management position
· A national reputation as an expert in a particular area of peacemaking or peacebuilding
· A tertiary degree in international politics, conflict resolution or related field
· Extensive experience and proven ability in raising funds
· Good networks in the conflict resolution, political, NGO and funder sectors
· Excellent working knowledge of South African and African politics
· Sound political and organisational judgement and foresight; integrity; maturity; creativity; vision; flexibility; self-confidence; inspires trust and confidence
· Commitment to the values of the Centre, including political non-partisanship and democratic decision-making

Preference will be given to a candidate with the following:
· An international profile as an expert in a particular area of peacemaking or peacebuilding
· A tertiary degree in management with a post-graduate degree in international politics, conflict resolution or related field
· Proficiency in an African language used in Southern Africa
· An ability to provide academic leadership and support to staff
· Good relations with political actors in Southern Africa

In terms of CCR's employment equity plan, preference will be given to a suitably qualified black applicant.

The commencement date for this post is June 2003. Interviews will be held in January / February 2003.

Further information about CCR can be obtained from its website: http://ccrweb.ccr.uct.ac.za [2]

Ndotshi Consulting has been retained to manage the recruitment and selection process for the position. Please fax a covering letter, a comprehensive, updated CV with a clear outline of key achievements and distinctive competencies relevant for the position, plus the names and contact details of at least three referees (of which one must be a recent employer) to +2711 463 0294, or e-mail to [email][email protected] [3], Tel: +2711 706 1121. Any enquiries can be directed to Ms Jongi Ndlovu. Please do not contact the Centre for Conflict Resolution directly. Applications close on the 15th November 2002.