Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa OSISA Consultant Jobs in South Africa
Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa OSISA Consultant Jobs in South Africa
Terms of Reference / Key Performance Areas
Coordination and Communication:Putting in place systems and mechanisms for effective coordination and communication for team members;
Coordinating and managing dockets reviews, submissions and timelines to align with the various entities parameters.
Program Development:
Scoping and keeping abreast with key developments that influence and impact portfolio work and developing concepts to further the work;
Research support and contributing to a systemic analysis of ICBTs in Zimbabwe/South Africa.
Assisting with developing proposals and concepts; reviewing and drafting reports on major projects in the portfolio of work;
Supporting capacity-building and agency building efforts by especially nascent and new formations trying to do the work in the region;
Managing and documenting learning from the portfolio.
Convening, Network-Building and Facilitating Knowledge-Sharing:
Coordinating with CSOs and other partners to ensure learning and exchange among grantees and partners;
Designing and managing spaces and platforms for team and partners to convene and share; e.g. linking grassroots campaigning with institutions to effect policy change;
Working with the communications functions in the various entities to effectively communicate and position the work internally and externally;
Connecting
the work with other initiatives elsewhere on the continent.
Expected Outcomes
Strategy document outlining comprehensive portfolio of work;
Well-coordinated and smooth flowing pieces of work in the portfolio;
Timely and quality dockets and submissions for board and partner reviews;
A well-positioned portfolio that contributes effectively in the field;
Better coordination among OSF entities involved in the work;
A detailed evaluative report on process, content and recommendations on building on the portfolio of work going forward.
Core Experience and Competences
Feminist ethos with at least 5 years of experience working and preferably living on the African continent;
Sound knowledge of the political economy of southern Africa;
Demonstrable experience research, writing and project management;
Demonstrable inter-personal, team work and organisation skills;
Experience working in a fast pasted organisation, with tight deadlines;
A self-starter who is able to take initiative;
Grant-making experience is an added advantage;
Tertiary level qualifications in relevant social science subjects.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should forward a one-page cover letter and a detailed CV to HumanResources@osisa.org with the relevant position as the subject heading.
Closing date for submission is 25 January 2019.
Only shortlisted applicants will receive a response.
OSISA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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