Vacancy: GGLN Co-ordinator

The key responsibilities for the position include:

• Design, undertake and co-ordinate research projects and policy position papers
• Facilitate research partnerships with the government, NGOs and the private sector
• Organise seminars and conferences on behalf of the GGLN
• Present GGLN`s research and policy work in appropriate fora
• Draft funding proposals and reports to GGLN donors
• Co-ordinate and support the activities of various national and international network partners
• Manage GGLN`s Southern Africa regional network on local governanceManage the administration of grants to members of the network
• Communicating regularly with GGLN stakeholders

The key requirements for the position include:

• Applied knowledge of local governance and democratic processes
• Thorough knowledge and experience of advocacy and social research methodologies
• Excellent writing skills in English
• University degree or diploma in social sciences
• Excellent presentation skills
• Valid drivers licence
• Good understanding of the NGO sector is an added advantage

Submission of responses to the above must include a cover letter and your CV. Submissions should be addressed to FCR for the attention of Ms Babalwa Stofile and can be delivered in any of the following ways:

• Hand Delivery to physical address: Suite 1712, 17th Floor, Main Tower, Standard Bank Centre, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001
• Postal Delivery to: P O Box 1489, Cape Town, 8000
• Email to: babalwa@fcr.org.za
• Fax to: 021 4184176

Closing date is Monday, 13 October 2008 -- Only CV’s received on or before this date will be considered.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be acknowledged. FCR reserves the right not to fill any advertised job positions.