Vacancy: GGLN Co-ordinator

The GGLN co-ordinator will be responsible for undertaking and managing research as well as co-ordinating and supporting the activities of the Good Governance Learning Network (GGLN).This position is based at the Foundation for Contemporary Research (FCR) in Cape Town.

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.