The SOS Coalition is looking to employ a National Coordinator for the organisation for a multi-faceted job. Here's an overview of the job with further explanation of SOS:
SOS: Support Public Broadcasting is a Coalition which aims to address the ongoing crisis in public and community broadcasting in South Africa to ensure the broadcast of quality, diverse, citizen-orientated programming committed to the deepening of South Africa’s Constitution.
SOS is looking for a National Coordinator to commence work as soon as possible on a one year contract, renewable annually based on availablility of funding.
For more about them, see their website here:
SOS Coalition.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for strategic leadership; planning, budgeting and fundraising; representing the Coalition in the public domain; organisational development and governance (including human resource management); and programme management.
Essential
• Commitment to and understanding of democracy and social justice.
• A minimum of five years activist and/or organisational experience.
• Experience in budgeting, fundraising and building and maintaining donor relationships.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent people management skills.
• Ability to self-manage, multi-task, pay attention to detail, plan and implement efficiently, and work under pressure.
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office suite).
• Ability to speak one or more indigenous South African languages.
Desirable
• A University degree in one of the following fields: development, humanities, journalism and media studies, law. Honours degree preferable.
• Experience in the non-profit sector at a similar level.
• Firm understanding of broadcasting and media sector.
Remuneration
The Coalition offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
To apply
Please submit a CV not exceeding five pages AND a motivation letter to Kerry Barton-Hobbs at
kerrybh777@gmail.com by close of business on Wednesday 21 September 2016. Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the organisation.