Junior Convening Officer

CIVICUS is seeking to recruit a Junior Convening Officer to facilitate the effective implementation of CIVICUS' convening strategy and support the work of the regional Convening Officers.

Specific objectives for this position include:

* Supporting CIVICUS' outreach efforts and engagements globally: liaising with partners, members and UN representatives.
* Providing administration and logistical support for meetings, webinar sessions and regional events.
* Providing support to CIVICUS' projects and coordinating interventions together with the Lobbying and Engagement Unit and the Policy Unit.
* Contributing to develop tools and knowledge for civil society network building and management, including communities of practice.
* Contributing to effective cross-organisational working, communication and learning, keeping abreast of current and emerging communication technologies.



The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications, knowledge, skills and work related experience:

* A degree in the social sciences, international relations or development studies
* 1-3 years work experience in a non profit and/or civil society organisation
* Knowledge of civil society networks and regional and international organisations
* Solid understanding of civil society issues
* Networking, negotiating, project management and event management skills
* Strong verbal and written communication skills with different audiences at different levels
* Analytical and research skills
* Interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team, possibly from a remote location
* Drive and initiative, willingly taking ownership and adaptins easily to change
* Self-management skills: Manages time and resources efficiently with little supervision, manages emotions and stresses positively
* Budget management skills
* Proposal and report writing skills
* Highly organised and able to work under pressure with tight deadlines
* Language skills: Fluent in English and ideally in any of the following languages: French, Portuguese, Arabic. Further language skills will be considered an advantage
* Computer literacy



Location: Johannesburg, South Africa.

Start date: As soon as possible

Duration: Initially a 2 year contract will be offered.

Job grade: Paterson - B Upper

The salary offered for this position ranges between USD$13 200 - USD 21 200 per annum depending on the level of relevant skills, knowledge and experience which will be determined by the person specification deviation. In addition, employee benefits include Risk Insurance and Medical Aid cover.

Please include a Resume (CV) with contact details of three current referees and a motivational cover letter including a statement verifying that the details within the CV are true and correct, and that the candidate agrees to the conducting of reference and background checks. CIVICUS holds reference reports in the strictest of confidence.

Candidates should forward the above documents and information to: humanresources@civicus.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by Monday, 4 April 2011.

Only short listed applicants will be contacted.