ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE POST OF NATIONAL DIRECTOR- Pretoria (National Network On Violence Against Women)

P.O. Box 72957 Lynwood Ridge 0040 South Africa
Tel: +27 12 321-4959/4047/0075 Fax: +27 12 321 3119
Email: [email protected]

The National Network on Violence Against Women (NNVAW) is a non-profit-organisation (NPO) consisting of member organisations, individuals and government departments around the country. The NNVAW is a leading collaborative organisation in South Africa whose sole aim is to bring together organisations into a collective, to fight and end Violence Against Women (VAW).

The NNVAW is inviting a mature, dynamic and experienced person, with sound knowledge and technical skills in fund raising and solid understanding of South African and international NGO environment. The person should preferably be able to take up the position immediately and will perform the following duties: -

· Develop and implement communication and marketing strategy
· Represent the NNVAW in forums, market and manage external relationships
· Manage the core - business and day to day activities of the NNVAW
· Perform the function of the Secretary to the NNVAW Board and its committees
· Produce reports for the NNVAW

The successful candidate should possess the following skills and competencies:
· Extensive experience in Gender Activism and Advocacy
· Excellent networking skills with other South African NGOs, CBOs, government departments and international institutions
· Strong communication, facilitation, co-ordination, research, advocacy and report writing skills and experience
· Demonstrate leadership and management experience
· Have a valid drivers licence

Qualifications: Appropriate three-year degree, Diploma or equivalent experience.

Remuneration: Negotiable

Applications including CV must reach the office by 3rd November, 2004.

Contact Person: Minna Mashapa