CIVICUS
World Alliance for Citizen Participation

PROJECT MANAGER
CIVICUS CIVIL SOCIETY INDEX

CIVICUS, a global alliance of civil society organisations based in
Johannesburg, South Africa, seeks to recruit a Project Manager for its Civil
Society Index programme (CSI). The CSI is an international action-research
initiative assessing the state of civil society in currently over 60
countries around the world. Reporting to the Director of Programs, the CSI
Project Manager will be responsible for implementing and managing the CSI
programme and overseeing the work of CSI staff members.

Requirements:
· Proven track record of at least 5 years in managing social development or
research projects on an international level
· Experience in coordinating and/or conducting social research
· In depth understanding of civil society and its environment at global and
national level
· Experience in resource mobilization and managing relationships with donors
· Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, and
preferably in one other major international language
· First-rate people management and leadership skills
· Experience of working in a multicultural environment.
· High level ability to develop plans and strategies and to work toward
their realization and improvement under trying conditions and demanding
performance schedules
· An advanced degree in an appropriate discipline, preferably development
studies or social sciences

This is a two-year contract and remuneration will be subject to the
applicant's qualifications and experience.

Applicants should send their CV and a covering letter the in Finn Heinrich,
via email to [email protected] [2] or mail to CIVICUS, c/o Finn Heinrich, P. O.
Box 933, Southdale, 2135, South Africa. Please note that only short-listed
candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date: 30 April 2004