Job Type: Career

About Sonke 

Founded in 2006, Sonke is a womxn’s rights organisation that is committed to feminist principles, using a rights-based and gender transformative approach to achieve human rights and gender justice. Our vision is a poverty free world in which womxn, children, men and gender non-conforming individuals enjoy equitable, caring, healthy and happy relationships that contribute to the development of gender just and democratic societies. Sonke strengthens governments, civil society and citizen’s capacity to advance gender justice and womxn’s rights, prevent gender-based violence, and reduce the spread of HIV and the impact of AIDS, and in this way contributing to social justice and the elimination of poverty.

About this position 

The PDA Project Coordinator will provide project coordination and conduct trainings to empower local communities that hold governments accountable for the implementation of legislation and policies, aimed at preventing and responding to GBV and promoting gender equality. The PDA Coordinator reports to Sonke’s Policy Development and Advocacy Unit Manager. 

Key Performance Areas

1. UNTF Project coordination 

• Responsible for overall planning and coordination of the UNTF specific project at
  Sonke. This includes arranging internal monthly project meetings for Sonke staff
  involved in the project.
  
• Ensure activities are implemented according to plans and budgets, donor requirements and that activities are executed in line with quality standards in ways that are responsive to the community’s needs.
  
• Ensure that project development and implementation are responsive to communities and partners, and is consistent with the relevant program guidelines, principles, values, quality standards and overall programme plan.
  
• Develop close working relations with the Gender Based Forum.
  
• Work closely with Sonke’s programme staff, beneficiary representatives, programme
  sub- grantees and the local government in setting out clear and transparent targeting
  criteria, that are clearly communicated to communities and stakeholders.
• Ensure feedback from communities and stakeholders are regularly collected,
  documented, and timely responded to. 
• Compile comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual reports with action plans of the project.
  
• Provide regular updates on the status of the project implementation to Sonke’s PDA Unit Manager & SMT when required.
  
• Responsible for the provision and distribution of project materials.
  
• Conduct project relevant trainings and workshops for community groups and
  institutions. 

2. Project staff support 

• Writing, editing and revising project reports timeously with results-based progress
  and project reports which are aligned with Sonke’s and donor’s established standards and formats.
• Meet with relevant project staff as well as partners to gain additional input where required.
• Draft an advanced version of the progress reports to submit to the PDA Unit Manager.

Educational requirements

• University degree in gender studies, public health, political science or another related field. An Honours or Master’s degree in public health, health sciences or related field will be advantageous. 

Experience required

• Very good knowledge of gender-based violence causes and the impact in South Africa.
• Experience in promoting gender equality, human rights and social justice.
• Knowledge of gender transformative work with men and boys including primary social
  change strategies is an advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of high-level experience in writing, editing, reporting and
  communicating complex programmatic information in reader friendly formats and
  styles.
• Demonstrate an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organisation and the
  diversity of its staff.
• Experience in stakeholders and donor relations. 

Skills required

• Excellent written and spoken English is essential. 
• Ability to speak another South African language is an advantage. 
• Excellent administration skills. 
• Very good communication skills. 
• Excellent facilitation skills 
• Ability to network and develop and maintain partnerships (internal and external) 
• Thorough understanding of project/programme management techniques and methods. 
• Good presentation and facilitation skills. 
• Organising, planning and coordination skills. 
• Ability to work independently, to take initiative and to work with a diverse team.

Personal qualities required 

• Attention to detail 
• Ability to prioritise work and manage deadlines 
• Ability to work under pressure 
• Ability to work as part of a team 
• Innovative and creative 
• Good planning and time management 
• Reflective and open to learning 
• Confident, assertive communicator who can work comfortably with diverse groups of
  people and across all levels 

To Apply 

• Interested applicants should submit their CV, a motivational letter that details your experience, the contact details of three referees, to Sonke’s Human Resource Unit at [email protected]. Closing date 10 March 2021. 
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 
• The position will be based in Johannesburg. Non-South African nationals have the
  responsibility to obtain a work permit from the Department of Home Affairs, and
  employment will depend on a valid work permit being in place. 
• Sonke is committed to racial and gender transformation and encourages previously
  disadvantaged individuals to apply. 
• If you do not hear from us by 30 April 2021, please consider your application
  unsuccessful. 
• The organisation reserves the right not to make an appointment.
  

About Sonke 

Founded in 2006, Sonke is a womxn’s rights organisation that is committed to feminist principles, using a rights-based and gender transformative approach to achieve human rights and gender justice. Our vision is a poverty free world in which womxn, children, men and gender non-conforming individuals enjoy equitable, caring, healthy and happy relationships that contribute to the development of gender just and democratic societies. Sonke strengthens governments, civil society and citizen’s capacity to advance gender justice and womxn’s rights, prevent gender-based violence, and reduce the spread of HIV and the impact of AIDS, and in this way contributing to social justice and the elimination of poverty.

About this internship 

The HR intern will be based in the HR Unit and will work closely with the HR Manager and the HR Co-ordinator, working on a range of HR administrative tasks, including providing desk-top research support.  

During your internship, you will work with all aspects of Human Resource Management which will include the following.    

• Assist HR team with recruitment and selection; 
• Assist with the implementation of Employee Wellness programme;
• Assist with the implementation of the Staff development programme;
• Assist with the drafting of relevant HR policies;
• Assist with the implementation (roll-out) of HR policies;
• Conduct exit interviews; and 
• General HR tasks 

Qualifications and Experience

• Honours Degree in Human Resource Management. Master’s degree an advantage. 
• Knowledge of all relevant legislation
• Competent in MS Office 
• Good interpersonal skills 
• Good communication skills
• Excellent writing skills 

To Apply

• Interested applicants should submit their CV, including 2 references and a motivational letter to [email protected] by 26 February 2021. 
• The organisation reserves the right not to make an appointment.

About Sonke 

Founded in 2006, Sonke is a womxn’s rights organisation that is committed to feminist principles, using a rights-based and gender transformative approach to achieve human rights and gender justice. Our vision is a poverty free world in which womxn, children, men and gender non-conforming individuals enjoy equitable, caring, healthy and happy relationships that contribute to the development of gender just and democratic societies. Sonke strengthens governments, civil society and citizen’s capacity to advance gender justice and womxn’s rights, prevent gender-based violence, and reduce the spread of HIV and the impact of AIDS, and in this way contributing to social justice and the elimination of poverty. 

About this position 

The Programmes Director is responsible for the implementation, management, supervision, and evaluation of the organisation’s programmes in harmony with the strategic plan set out by the organisation. As a member of the senior management team, the Programmes Director participates in strategic planning, resource mobilisation, and budget management of programmes, working within the guidelines of the organisations policies, and is accountable for specific projects as assigned. 

Key Performance Areas

1. Strategic Management 

• Work with Sonke’s Co-Executive Directors and full management team to develop, refine and guide
  Sonke’s strategic vision through managing internal and external processes that seek to deepen the
  objectives of the organisation;
  
• Support the Co-Executive Directors, in coordination with the full management team to develop a
  strategic plan for the organisation, on a three-to-five-year basis;
  
• Analyse trends in the programmes, identifying issues, developing and recommending solutions to the Co-Executive Directors;
  
• Monitor the implementation of the strategic objectives of the organisation at a macro level, especially those related to the activities of the different programmatic units;
  
• In collaboration with the Co-Executive Directors, oversee on a yearly basis, the development and submission of an organisation-wide operational plan and an annual operational budget;
  
• Network with key stakeholders and representation of the organisation in national and international fora; and 
• Report on and prepare presentations on programme work for board meetings. 

2. Programme Delivery 

• Work with the Programme Unit Managers, to initiate and set objectives for the programmes according
  to the strategic goals of the organisation;
  
• Assist the Programme Unit Managers with planning of the organisation’s programmes from inception to completion involving deadlines, milestones and processes;
  
• Develop and approve budgets in cooperation with Unit Managers, the Resource Mobilisation Co- ordinator (RMC) and Consultant;
  
• Supervise the writing and submission of all donor reports in collaboration with Unit Managers and the RMC;
  
• Support the RMEL manager in the design of evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine the need for improvements;
  
• Liaise with the Finance Manager and the RMC co-ordinator, to ensure that financial reporting takes account of the provisions in funding contracts;
  
• Ensure that the programmes and activities adhere to legal guidelines and internal policies;
  
• Implement specific projects assigned to the Programmes Director; and
  
• Manage specific budgets assigned to the Programmes Director.
  

3. Human Resources Management 

• Supervise all Programme Unit Managers as per the organisation’s HR policies, provide feedback on a regular basis and resolve complex problems;
  
• Actively manage the performance and development of staff members through regular meetings;
  
• Encourage staff members to participate in their own development and help identify development
  initiatives and interventions; and
  
• When required, with the assistance of HR, recruit, select and induct new or replacement staff for the
  programme units and ensure that staff have detailed job descriptions.
  

4. Policies, Standard Operating Procedures and Compliance 

• Work with the Finance Manager to ensure that the organisational audit and all project specific audits take place on time. 

5. Resource Mobilisation 

5.1 Proposal Development 

• Work closely with programme managers to strategize and develop proposals around potential
  projects;
  
• Work in consultation with management, project staff, resource mobilization and finance to develop
  persuasive proposals and budgets to submit to new and existing donors;
  
• Stay abreast of the literature and developments in the field to ensure that proposals are current and
  to identify new opportunities; and
  
• Support unit managers when requested to host project kick-off meetings when new projects and
  grants start.
  

5.2 Donor Reporting and Relations 

• Communicate with donors regularly, including the distribution of Sonke’s newsletter and other relevant materials;
  
• Ensure that donor representatives are invited to participate in project activities, where appropriate;
  
• Support unit managers to ensure that reports are of a high standard and are submitted on time; and
  
• Participate in annual donor meetings.

Educational requirements

• Master’s degree in social sciences or public health.
  
• Advantageous postgraduate degree in Project Management
  Experience required:
  
• 8 – 10 years’ experience in programme management;
  
• Evidence of progressive growth with increasing responsibility in prior employment.
  
• Proven initiative and ability to take on and complete projects;
  
• Experience working with and interacting with donors;
  
• Knowledge of donor and funding requirements and ability to monitor and ensure compliance with
  requirements;
  
• Proven success managing a team of professionals for an extended period of time;
  
• Experience taking ownership for strategic planning, reporting and review in a medium-sized
  organisation;
  
• Proven leadership on projects, preferably those related to organisational change, growth or
  expansion; and
  
• Supervisory experience and experience in drafting and managing project budgets. 

Competencies required

• Thorough understanding of project/programme management techniques and methods;
  
• Excellent writing skills in English and preferably the ability to communicate in another SA language;
  
• Attention to detail;
  
• Excellent planning and time management skills;
  
• Able to work independently and as part of a team;
  
• Ability to build new and manage existing relationships with various related stakeholders;
  
• An analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities;
  
• Finance and budgeting skills;
  
• Strategic planning;
  
• Ability to monitor and support subordinates;
  
• Coordinate Advocacy efforts for key thematic areas;
  
• Resource mobilisation;
  
• Ability to influence partners or make impact;
  
• Ability to communicate with donors and potential funders;
  
• Innovative and creative, able to see new opportunities and
  
• Reflective and open to learning.

To Apply 

• Interested applicants should submit their CV, a motivational letter that details your experience, the contact details of three referees, to Sonke’s Human Resource Unit at [email protected]. Closing date 28 February 2021.
  
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  
• The position will be based in either Johannesburg or Cape Town. Non-South African nationals have
  the responsibility to obtain a work permit from the Department of Home Affairs, and employment will
  depend on a valid work permit being in place.
  
• Sonke is committed to racial and gender transformation and encourages previously disadvantaged
  individuals to apply.
  
• If you do not hear from us by 31 March 2021, please consider your application unsuccessful.
  
• The organisation reserves the right not to make an appointment.
  

About Sonke

Founded in 2006, Sonke is a womxn’s rights organisation that is committed to feminist principles, using a rights-based and gender transformative approach to achieve human rights and gender justice. Our vision is a poverty free world in which womxn, children, men and gender non-conforming individuals enjoy equitable, caring, healthy and happy relationships that contribute to the development of gender just and democratic societies. Sonke strengthens governments, civil society and citizen’s capacity to advance gender justice and womxn’s rights, prevent gender-based violence, and reduce the spread of HIV and the impact of AIDS, and in this way contributing to social justice and the elimination of poverty.

About this internship

Are you a feminist researcher interested in supporting the development of feminist curriculum, materials and archives? Would you enjoy researching and engaging with feminist education and methodologies using digital technology? Are you committed to political, economic and social equality and justice? Can you help strengthen solidarity networks by identifying feminist movements and networks who work in these areas?

Do you have good writing skills and communication experience,(including through digital media platforms) and strong organisational and administrative abilities?

Sonke is looking for an intern that fits the above criteria. The candidate needs relevant qualifications and skills, preferably with a background in the feminist movement or experience in using a feminist lens on socio-economic rights. This internship is available at our Cape Town offices.

Requirements

• Feminist research, organisational, administrative and technical skills to support the development of feminist curriculum and materials
• Ability to help administer and track the work-program, paying attention to detail and multiple tasks to ensure realistic deadlines are met.
• Experience of convening effective online meetings.
• Ability to record, transcribe and follow up key decisions. ( A good typing speed is advantageous)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and other relevant programs.
• Ability to identify relevant research and expertise needed to develop accessible written and
  audio-visual materials.
• Good writing skill and verbal communication ability. Experience​ ​in accessible digital media and
  interest in using technology for social change is advantageous.
• A university degree and relevant qualifications. Suitably qualified candidates who also have practical experience are encouraged to apply.

To Apply

• Interested applicants should submit their CV, including 2 references and a motivational letter to [email protected]​ by 15 February 2021.
• The organisation reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Founded in 2006, Sonke is a womxn’s rights organisation that is committed to feminist principles, using a rights-based and gender transformative approach to achieve human rights and gender justice. Our vision is a poverty free world in which womxn, children, men and gender non-conforming individuals enjoy equitable, caring, healthy and happy relationships that contribute to the development of gender just and democratic societies. Sonke strengthens governments, civil society and citizen’s capacity to advance gender justice and womxn’s rights, prevent gender-based violence, and reduce the spread of HIV and the impact of AIDS, and in this way contributing to social justice and the elimination of poverty. (http://www.genderjustice.org.za/)

About this position

The Executive Assistant will, under the guidance of the Co-Executive Directors (Co-EDs) ensure effective and efficient functioning of the Co-EDs offices. The Executive Assistant will maintain confidentiality in all aspects of their work, providing secretariat functions to the Board of Sonke, and supporting the senior management team in implementing Sonke’s strategy. The successful candidate will work closely with the Co-EDs in ensuring that the organisation is compliant both with its own reporting requirements and its external compliance requirements. They will be responsible for taking and drafting the minutes of the board, management team meetings and other ad hoc meetings and will assist with all logistics relating to these meetings.

The Executive Assistant works closely with the Co-EDs and is responsible for:

• Providing high level administrative planning, coordination, operational and logistical support to the Co-EDs office on a day to day basis.
• Provide minute taking services and logistical support at the Board, senior management team (SMT), Full Management Team (FMT), Unit Managers (UM) and other meetings.
• Managing board relations on behalf of the Co-EDs
• Supporting the Co-EDs through a well-maintained diary, travel schedule and workflow plan.
• Working closely with Unit Managers and administrators in ensuring smooth and well-coordinated interface with the Co-EDs office with a specific focus on coordinating key events in the Sonke calendar
• Working with the Co-EDs to ensure that Sonke is compliant with internal reporting requirements and with external statutory obligations.
• Support the Co-EDs with the compilation of the operational plan and other work as requested.

Key duties

1. Providing support to the Co-EDs

• Provide administrative planning, coordination, operational and logistical support to the SMT asrequested by the Co-EDs.
• Respond to queries and any other correspondence to the Co-Eds.
• Draft correspondence as requested by the Co-Eds.
• Developing and maintaining Co-EDs filing system.
• Developing and maintaining systems to organise the Co- ED’s information.
• Arrange travel for the Co-Eds.
• Arrange events as requested by the Co-Eds.
• Work with Co-EDs to schedule and then ensure adherence to monthly supervision meetingsbetween Co-EDs and other members of SMT and FMT.

2. Compliance

• Maintain the monthly internal compliance schedule.
  • Track compliance against submission of all reports detailed in the compliance schedule.
  • Follow up with unit managers.
  • Distribute the compliance schedule and the compliance per unit monthly.
• Maintenance of organisation’s registration and legal status.
  • Maintain organisation’s external legal compliance with both CIPC and the Department of Social Development by ensuring submission of board secretarial changes.
  • Submit audit and annual reports to relevant government entities.
• Maintain and distribute a monthly organisational calendar to staff.
  • Liaise with the unit administrators to identify information to be added to the calendar.
  • Update the calendar and distribute to all staff.
• Audit and Donor checking on compliance.
  • Assist the Co-EDs in providing all necessary compliance documentation to the auditors
• and donors.

3. Managing Board relations

• Together with the Co-EDs, the Executive Assistant will be the only contact persons with the Board.
• Liaise with auditors and the Board to update CIPC documentation annually.
• Logistical support including booking of board room, arranging catering, printing of documents, and compiling of meeting packs for the board meetings.
• Minute taking and follow up on action items status.
• Ensure that all meeting minutes is placed in the minute book and signed.
• Initiate and respond to board correspondence.
• Maintain a filing system of board correspondence and all key board documents.
• Draft board resolutions as and when required.
• Draft letters of appointment and prepare orientation packs for new members.
• Draft and edit board policies.
• Maintain board schedules on personal info, positions on board, etc.
• Organising events and all other activities for board members.
• Follow up with board members on outstanding information needed.

4. Meeting coordination and minute taking

• Work with the Co-EDs to develop and adhere to a monthly SMT, quarterly FMT, monthly unit manager meeting and monthly staff meeting schedule.
• Coordinate the on-time submission of all management reports.
• Take minutes at SMT, UM, FMT and staff meeting.
• Logistical support including booking of board room, arranging catering, printing of documents and compiling of meeting packs for management and staff meetings.
• Follow up on action item status.
• Edit minutes for purposes of distribution to staff members.
• Ensure that all meeting minutes is placed in the minute book and signed.
• Participate in all meetings with Co-EDs and record the proceedings in the meetings, make notes of action items required.

5. General

• At the discretion of the Co-EDs participate in the recruitment of personnel.
• Conducting occasional research for the Co-EDs.
• General support as required.
• Liaise with managers to submit unit plans for the annual operational plan the report against the annual plan.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree

Experience

• Minimum of 7 – 10 years of progressively responsible experience as an Executive Assistant and or Programme Assistant.
• Proficiency in the use of modern office equipment and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).
• Use of web-based databases for information management.

Skills required

• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong focus on deadlines and procedures.
• Assertiveness regarding correct practices and procedures.
• Ability to prioritise and manage deadlines.
• Excellent planning and time management skills.
• Excellent writing skills in English and preferably, but not required, another SA language.

Personal qualities required

• Confident, assertive communicator who can work comfortably with diverse groups of people and across all levels.
• Attention to detail.
• Reflective and open to learning.

Application Process

• Interested applicants should submit their CV, a motivational letter that details your experience, the contact details of three referees via email to Sonke’s Human Resource Unit at [email protected]. closing date 17 February 2021.
• For non-South Africans, it is the responsibility of the applicant to attain a work permit from the Department of Home Affairs, and employment will depend on a valid work permit being in place.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us by 31/03/2021, please
• consider your application unsuccessful.
• The organisation reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Sonke Gender Justice seeks to appoint a Regional Programmes Specialist to be based in Cape Town, Johannesburg or Kampala.

About Sonke

Founded in 2006, Sonke is a womxn’s rights organisation that is committed to feminist principles, using a rights-based and gender transformative approach to achieve human rights and gender justice. Our vision is a poverty free world in which womxn, children, men and gender non-conforming individuals enjoy equitable, caring, healthy and happy relationships that contribute to the development of gender just and democratic societies. Sonke strengthens governments, civil society and citizen’s capacity to advance gender justice and womxn’s rights, prevent gender-based violence, and reduce the spread of HIV and the impact of AIDS, and in this way contributing to social justice and the elimination of poverty.

About this position

The Regional Programmes Specialist will be responsible for managing Sonke projects from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) as part of the Power to You(th) consortium led by Amref. Moreover, the incumbent will be responsible for coordinating and managing various aspects of the project, including planning and overseeing project implementation in the two Sonke programme focus countries, (Malawi and Uganda), implementing programme policies, conducting research and gathering resources, as well as communicating with various stakeholders.

Specific responsibilities include

1. Project Management

Working with partners

• Overseeing the planning and coordination of project activities and providing guidance on project implementation to the country project teams and global management team.
• Support and assist the focus countries to implement project activities as per Theory of Change including prevention of harmful practices, youth leadership, prevention of SGBV and teenage pregnancies.
• Coordinate inter country collaboration between the 2 countries supported by Sonke, and between the other consortium implementing countries by knowledge sharing, inter country skills building, collaboration on similar events and campaigns.
• Coordinate visibility of project work across the MenEngage Alliance (MEA) and Sonke platforms
• Act as the point of contact between focus countries and Regional Programmes Network Unit (RPN) staff supporting MEA to ensure requests and expectations from either side are fulfilled.
• Contribute to ongoing M&E, support the baseline, mid-term and end of project evaluation of the project and coordinate focus country evaluations.

Training and capacity strengthening

• Conduct capacity assessment of the implementing partners (IP) to identify areas for development.
• Develop, implement and update capacity strengthening plan for IPs, identifying and coordinating support within Sonke and the consortium partners.
• Work with RPN MEA support staff as key resource to ensure capacity and training needs of the IPs are catered for especially around the TOC pathways.
• Coordination country and inter partner capacity and training support among IPs
• Provide relevant tools and strategic information documents to IPs to help them in the implementation of programmatic work and MEA campaigns.

Support given to country Coordinators

• Periodic check in with country coordinators to provide support and guidance in the implementation of the project.
• Provide opportunities for IP coordinators individual capacity development by linking them to training opportunities within Sonke/ MEA and other strategic partners at national, regional and international levels.
• Technical advice is provided through visits to project focus countries.

Compliance

• Ensure strict partner compliance to Sonke and donor reporting requirements including programmatic and financial reporting.
• Provide constant feedback to IPs on their performance regarding reporting compliance.

2. Network building

Contribute to the growth of the MEA network in PFCs

Create linkages between MEA country programmes and the project

Provide regular reports to the Regional M&E coordinator in relation to the MEA strategic plan

3. Strategic relationship building

• Identify and follow up on potential partnerships and creating linkages that may be relevant to either the country partners or Sonke.
• Maintain functional relationships with already created partnerships especially those that are relevant to the project.
• Through invitation and meaningful involvement of key stakeholders to country level or regional project activities.
• Participate in activities and events hosted by agreed strategic partner organisations at regional and national level.
• Build and maintain relationships with other MoFA funded projects and keep in constant engagement with EKN staff supporting the project.

4. Budgeting

• Supervise the development of the country annual budgets and ensure that they represent the proposal in the work plans submitted and focus on the TOC pathways.
• Review financial reports to ensure that expenditure is in line with requirements and with agreed work plans.
• Strategically develop budgets for project events for example meetings, trainings etc., ensuring they are within Sonke policies and donor requirements.

5. General

• Represent Sonke at events, meetings and conferences as required or requested
• Support Sonke’s training needs
• Perform any other duties as agreed with your supervisor
• Participate in internal project review and Sonke/IPN planning meetings
• Submit monthly reports, timesheets and M&E reports.

Qualifications and other requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Law, Public Administration, Public
• Policy or other relevant social sciences.
• A post graduate qualification will be an added advantage
• 5-10 years of significant relevant professional experience in project management within an international organisation, designing and implementing complex/innovative programmes.
• Extensive experience working in the African region – remote programme management experience is preferred
• Familiarity with gender transformative work with men and boys, including primary social change strategies, key organisations and networks in the region, key research findings and the associated evidence base for the work an advantage
• Possess a valid passport and willing to travel as required 30-40% of the time.
• Keen sense of ethics, integrity, and commitment to Sonke’s values
• Possess a valid drivers’ licence

Skills required

• Demonstrated technical expertise in areas such as budget and resource management; donor reporting
• Recognised commitment to promoting gender equality, human rights and social justice
• Ability to work effectively and under pressure within an ethnically diverse team
• English proficiency both oral and written, working knowledge of French is an added advantage
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Proficient use of other ICT and internet software.
• A strong ability to motivate teams, maturity and strong leadership qualities are essential
• Good presentation and facilitation skills

To Apply

• Interested applicants should submit their CV, a motivational letter that details your experience, the contact details of three referees, and this completed one page template via email to Sonke’s Human Resource Unit at [email protected].
• The position will be based in either Kampala, Johannesburg or Cape Town, for non-South
• African nationals or permanent residents, it is the responsibility of the applicant to attain a work permit from the Department of Home Affairs, and employment will depend on a valid work permit being in place.
• Sonke is committed to racial and gender transformation and encourages previously disadvantaged individuals to apply.
• If you do not hear from us by 31 January 2020, please consider your application unsuccessful.
• The organisation reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Contract type: Procurement
Duty station: Sonke Gender Justice office
Project Duration: 5 days

1 Purpose of The Consultancy

Equip, train and strengthen advocacy capacity of Sonke’s partners working with and on behalf of migrants in the area of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) through creative activism and help develop a campaign on the above theme.

2 Background

Sonke Gender Justice (Sonke) is a South African-based NGO that works across Africa to strengthen government, civil society and citizen capacity to support men and boys in taking action to promote gender equality, prevent domestic and sexual violence, and reduce the spread and impact of HIV and AIDS. Using a human rights framework to achieve gender equality, Sonke endeavours to create the change necessary for all to enjoy equitable, healthy and happy relationships that contribute to the development of just and democratic societies.

Sonke is involved in a wide range of initiatives and activities which encompass its multi-faceted approach to promoting gender equality, preventing gender-based violence, and reducing the impact of HIV and AIDS. One of these initiatives is in the area of sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Sonke’s SRHR work is a cross-cutting portfolio, mainstreaming SRHR into all Sonke’s work to ensure that women and men, girls and boys are able to access their rights to sexual and reproductive health education and services, including comprehensive sexuality education. The portfolio builds on Sonke’s internal capacity, including through supporting the development of a set of training and community education materials and advocacy approaches. The SRHR Portfolio has three overarching goals:

• To build capacity and provide technical assistance both within Sonke as well as among key partners nationally, regionally and globally to promote and provide rights-based and positive oriented sexual and reproductive health services and education to men, women and young people in all their diversity.
• To support and hold governing bodies and other duty bearers accountable to develop and implement policies and programmes that secure the SRHR for all, including gender transformative language and approaches to engage men and boys.
• To engage men and women, including religious and traditional leaders, around SRHR as clients, equal partners and positive agents of change in their communities.

One of the key focus areas of Sonke’s SRHR works involves addressing the needs sexual reproductive health needs of migrants in South Africa. Sonke works in collaboration with two other implementing partners, namely Consortium of Refugees and Migrants in South Africa (CoRMSA) and African Centre for Migration and Society (ACMS), with CoRMSA providing the voice and representation for its member organisations.

3 Terms of Reference for Consultancy:

The consultancy requires knowledge of creative activism and how to use creative activism as a tool for advocacy in the area of sexual reproductive health and rights. The consultant will have to spread the training over maximum of a period of 5 working days. The training shall be done with a diverse group of people including skilled professionals to non-skilled workers. Participants are not limited to South Africans and may include several people from migrant communities living in South Africa working with migrants with vested interest in issues pertaining to SRHR and how to advocate for this. Notwithstanding the diverse educational and vocational background this is to be a “a train the trainer” style training in order to equip members to “pay it forward”.

4 Expected Deliverables

This consultancy is to train Sonke, ACMS and CoRMSA members on creative activism and how to use creative activism in the sphere of SRHR. The final objective is to assist in developing a creative advocacy campaign for realising SRHR for migrants in South Africa.

5 Qualification and Experience of The Service Provider

• The consultant must have at least five years’ experience in creative activism with a wealth of experience in policy advocacy work in the non-profit sector
• Previous experience in conducting similar work for international/national donors will be an advantage
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to adapt and work with people from different cultures, gender, religion, race, nationality and age
• Excellent written and spoken English

6 Duration

The consultancy will be for 5 continuous working days and should run from the 23rd to the 27th November 2020.

7 Requirements and Contractual Arrangements

The consultants are required to submit a technical and financial proposal addressing all the requirements mentioned in terms of reference along with a detailed financial proposal which provides a clear breakdown of all expenditures which are associated with the project.

The consultant should also submit their CV and those of the team members who will be involved in this project, including a list of their publications relevant to the topic of the background paper. Sonke Gender Justice will select the consultant/firm. The contractual agreement will be with Sonke.

8 Financial Bid

The Bidder shall indicate the prices of services it proposes to supply under the contract.

About Sonke

Founded in 2006, Sonke is a womxn’s rights organisation that is committed to feminist principles, using a rights-based and gender transformative approach to achieve human rights and gender justice. Our vision is a poverty free world in which womxn, children, men and gender non-conforming individuals enjoy equitable, caring, healthy and happy relationships that contribute to the development of gender just and democratic societies. Sonke strengthens governments, civil society and citizen’s capacity to advance gender justice and womxn’s rights, prevent gender-based violence, and reduce the spread of HIV and the impact of AIDS, and in this way contributing to social justice and the elimination of poverty.

About this position

The Regional Programmes and Network Unit (RPN) Senior Trainer will report to the RPN Programme Specialist and will provide technical input for a new project funded by Concern Worldwide. The project objectives include formative research and design, capacity building in gender norms transformation through a comprehensive train the trainer (ToT) methodology and qualitative research, focusing on both individual change as well as the impact of research and country partner interventions.

Key duties

1. Planning, development and implementation

• Assist and support with the development of curriculum and provision of IEC
• Lead on training and mentoring initiatives
• Provide training and advise on community mobilisation strategies
• Provision and distribution of project materials
• Field support to partners

2. Research

• Perform periodic desktop research on different themes and topics assigned by the project specialist
• Assist with conducting Focus Group Discussions and in-depth interviews
• Provide a report with a summary of key findings and recommendations

3. Training

• Conduct training for partner organisations and in-country partners on gender norms transformation
• Develop workshop programmes in conjunction with the programme specialist
• Ensure that workshop materials and supporting documents, i.e. handouts are in place
• Collect workshop materials that will inform the writing of monthly field report
• Write and submit workshop reports timeously

4. Support mid-term project review process

• Assist with the reviewing and collating of project documents and reports in preparation for the mid-term project review process
• Provide logistical support with regards to hosting and organising meetings

5. Donor reporting

• Assist with documenting experiences and lessons learnt from the field and provide a summary of key results

6. Support

• Support the development of the MenEngage network within Africa and outside through creating country-based linkages with CWW country-based programmes, including undertaking research, running training courses or developing tools
• Attend Sonke/MenEngage Africa meetings, where appropriate and requested

7. Administration

• Ensure that you are familiar with HR, Finance and Administration and Procurement procedures and ensure that these are consistently adhered to
• Ensure requisitions, quotations and payments are prepared in line with the payment processes

8. General

• Facilitate a smooth exit from target area at the end of the project period
• Other related tasks as assigned
• Attending staff meetings, staff retreats, staff trainings and international meetings as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or equivalent experience
• 2-3 years’ work experience in the gender field; experience in the African region and internationally
• Familiarity with gender transformative work with men and boys, including primary social change strategies, key organisations and networks in the region, key research findings and the associated evidence base for the work an advantage
• Experience in training of organisations on gender equality
• Familiarity with the Western, Southern and Eastern African region and the Middle East and North Africa region and on policies and programmes relating to gender equality and gender-based violence engaging men and boys an advantage
• Excellent written and spoken English and French skills. Ability to speak and write in other African languages will be an advantage
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, i.e. Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and custom on-line applications
• Recognised commitment to promoting gender equality, human rights and social justice
• A valid driver’s licence

Skills required

• Ability to work independently, balance multiple tasks simultaneously; work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent organisation and planning skills with the ability to prioritise time and work efficiently
• Pays attention to detail, displays a high level of integrity, able to multi-task
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills
• Communication skills – the ability to express yourself clearly and concisely
• Report writing skills
• Budgeting and financial management skills
• Relations management and capacity to interact at all levels and with people from different cultural backgrounds
• Willingness to travel at least 75% of the time

Fixed term – 6 months

About Sonke

Founded in 2006, Sonke is a womxn’s rights organisation that is committed to feminist principles, using a rights-based and gender transformative approach to achieve human rights and gender justice. Our vision is a poverty free world in which womxn, children, men and gender nonconforming individuals enjoy equitable, caring, healthy and happy relationships that contribute to the development of gender just and democratic societies. Sonke strengthens governments, civil society and citizen’s capacity to advance gender justice and womxn’s rights, prevent gender-based violence, and reduce the spread of HIV and the impact of AIDS, and in this way contributing to social justice and the elimination of poverty.

About this position

The purpose of the position of the Senior Trainer is to implement community interventions that contributes to the reduction of sexual gender-based violence, particularly, Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in the community through trainings, IEC talks, community dialogues and other
community-based interventions. The Senior Trainer will mentor mobilisers to engage the community on topics of human rights and the reduction of sexual gender-based violence (SGBV) by challenging the gender inequalities exacerbating the spread and impact of sexual harassment
and the improvement of services.

Specific responsibilities:

1. Training and Mentoring

• Identify and provide training and mentoring to community-based organizations in the identified area on the implementation of Sonke co-curriculum type approaches. These approaches include mass mobilisation, ambush theatre, street soccer, digital storytelling, community radio talk shows and others.
• Identify and provide training and mentoring to Community Action Teams in the identified areas on the implementation of Sonke curriculum. These approaches include mass mobilisation, dialogues, IEC talks, street soccer, digital storytelling, community radio talk shows and others.

2. Support and mentoring of Trainers

• Provide support and mentoring to mobilisers and community action team (CAT) members

3. Community Action Teams and community-based organisations

• Ensure the effective functioning of Community Action Teams and Community Based Organisations and distribute Sonke messaging using the 5 in 1 community mobilisation model
• Compliance: attend weekly meetings with CAT members and other scheduled weekly meetings
• Support Community action team activities

4. Community Mobilisation

• Conduct formative research, including identifying communities in which Sonke want to work, focusing on areas in which Sonke is already active or in which new branches are going to be established. (Community Mapping Needs Assessment)
• Identify ‘men’s settings’ within those communities, such as taxi ranks, clinics, taverns and churches through community mapping exercise

5. Provision and distribution of training materials

• Assist in developing training materials, condoms, IEC materials and other promotional materials to Community Action Team and Community Based Organization
• Track the success of the interventions and the distribution of materials undertaken by the Identify and provide training and mentoring to Community Action Teams in the identified areas on the implementation of Sonke co-curriculum Type approaches

6. Monitoring and evaluation

• Monitor and evaluate project success and compliance with deliverables with the project coordinator
• Facilitate a smooth exit from the target area at the end of the project period.

Qualifications and experience

• Degree in public health field or related experience
• Diploma in project management would be advantageous
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in programmatic aspects related to the prevention of gender-based violence and community mobilisation
• Good knowledge of the public, private and NGO sectors in Africa
• Experience in programme development and monitoring and evaluation
• Experience in project and staff management

Skills required

• Facilitation skills
• Presentation skills
• Communication – the ability to express yourself clearly and concisely
• Budgeting and financial management skills
• Relationship management and ability to interact on all levels
• Report writing skills
• Computer skills
• Ability to work under pressure

Overview

Rutgers, Sonke Gender Justice, and Promundo-US and Uganda seek the services of a Consultant for the purposes of writing a short and concise advocacy case study (approx. 4 pages) on the advocacy successes and work from Prevention+ Uganda, Reproductive Health Uganda so they can use this in their own national work and showcase their strategies for the final years of the program (until the end of 2020). Candidates must be able to efficiently summarize and be able to take out and write down key messages so that national and international decision-makers to increase policy and programme efforts to engaging men and boys to prevent gender based violence. The engagement is expected to last between 10/11 days and can be done by desk review and online/Skype meetings.

Programme Background

The Prevention+ (“Prevention Plus”) program focuses on engaging (young) men to end all forms of gender-based violence (GBV), including by promoting the fuller economic participation and self reliance of women. The program’s long-term objective is to contribute to a gender just society, free of GBV, by transforming harmful social norms driving GBV at the individual/relationship, community, and civil society level and to ensure that these changes are firmly rooted in a supportive legal and policy framework. The programme strategy seeks to scale-up evidence-based gender transformative interventions working in strategic partnerships with key public sectors and CSOs, toward these ends.

Through advocacy efforts, both in the national contexts and internationally for example at the United Nations, the program focuses on encouraging (inter)national governments to introduce and enact new legislation aimed at preventing and eliminating gender-based violence, and to strengthen enforcement of existing policies or legislation. All countries have focused on an other area of advocacy within their government and situation (which makes their work stronger as it is context specific) so work and outcomes are diverse.

National Prevention+ work

The project aims at achieving a gender just Uganda, free of gender-based violence. The project has two main priority areas; 1) reducing violence against women and 2) economic participation and self-reliance of women. It is being implemented in the three districts of Arua, Bushenyi and Kapchorwa. The project’s focus is to engage men and women, boys and girls in fighting GBV, and contribute to Gender Justice (GJ) society by using Gender Transformative Approaches (GTA) to change harmful social norms that drive GBV at individual/relationship, community, and institutional/CSOs levels and ensure that these changes are firmly rooted in a supportive legal and policy framework. The project uses evidence based approaches such as gender transformative approaches which have proved to work in addressing GBV.

Questions this case study would like to – concisely – answer

A) What are gender transformative interventions and what is GTA advocacy?

• What is Gender Transformative advocacy and why does all work, including advocacy need to be as GTA as possible?
  • Refer to the definition
  • Make a possible link to HRC report
  • GTA advocacy module

B) How has the partner implemented these principles into their advocacy work?

• Country context
  • Short intro on what Prevention+ has been doing in the country (besides advocacy)
• What specific thematic areas/policy & legislative frameworks did you carry out your advocacy efforts towards? A brief history of the landscape prior to Prevention+ advocacy work being carried out and impact/results after.
  • Explanation of the situation and enabling environment (or not!) to advocate for change

C) Concrete examples in practice;

• What were the objectives and strategies used and why? Or, how did you devise your advocacy strategy? What programming had you carried out prior to inform your advocacy tasks and efforts?
  • How did these strategies come about?
  • Did you consult or work alongside other feminist movements/organizations?
  • SOGIESC movements/organizations?

D) Central considerations on accountability to women’s rights and SOGIESC movements in our advocacy work including concrete examples of how this is realized in practice/including challenges and lessons learned

• Successes & Challenges: what went well and what can be improved?
  • Quotes, explanations by advocates themselves
  • Accountability

E) Contact information

Consultant Responsibilities

The Consultant’s responsibility is to write a short but concrete advocacy document summarizing this report, using the Gender-Transformative Approach (GTA) language that we work with. It is meant to aid national partners within Prevention+ to utilize the case studies effectively within their national advocacy efforts. The targeted audience who will read the document will be advocates themselves but also decision-makers (ministers and policy makers etc.) so the language used in this advocacy tool will have to be accessible for readers from different countries and without excessive jargon.

The Consultant is expected to objectively and inclusively undertake the following activities:

• Introductory phone call with the advocate at question in the country leading the work and document review
• Skype meeting with advocate in country and with the Advocacy Working Group (AWG) and the Communication Working Group to have an opportunity to meet with Rutgers, Sonke Gender Justice, and/or Promundo-US staff and MenEngage Alliance (0.5 days)
• Preparation and review of the proposed outline of the document with advocate in country (2.5 days)
• Write advocacy document (± 4 days)
• Two rounds for feedback: review and edit the document after input and recommendations from advocates in country, their partners and the AWG (2 days)
• Sending in final case study (1 day) to the partner by 21 September 2020
• The task is expected to start by 11 September 2020

The total assignment is expected to run for 10 days working days.Applications must include the Consultant’s proposed daily and documentation/justification of the proposed rate based on recent work. The selection will be made by assessing the quality and budget of the proposal.

Qualifications

Consultant candidates must be fluent in professional English, with at least 2 years of documented experience in development or human rights and gender related advocacy. The strongest candidates will be those with experience of working on advocacy related to gender equality as well as experience of working in Southern and East Africa.

Sonke Gender Justice NPC is offering an exciting opportunity to individuals who wish to make a mark in the sector through serving on its Board.

About Sonke

Founded in 2006, Sonke is a womxn’s rights organisation that is committed to feminist principles, using a rights-based and gender transformative approach to achieve human rights and gender justice. Our visions is a world in which womxn, children, men and gender non-conforming individuals enjoy equitable, caring, healthy and happy relationships that contribute to the development of gender just and democratic societies free from poverty. Sonke strengthens governments, civil society and citizen’s capacity to advance gender justice and womxn’s rights, prevent gender-based violence, and reduce the spread of HIV and the impact of AIDS, and in this way contributing to social justice and the elimination of poverty.

About this position

The Board has a governance responsibility and works to hold management accountable for practical implementation of its responsibilities. It is not to be involved in the daily running of the organisation. According to the Independent Code of Governance for Non-Profit Organisations in South Africa: “It is the responsibility of the Board to ensure that the vision, purpose, and values of an organisation are clearly defined and instilled throughout the organisation; that they are formally recorded in writing; and that they are reviewed at regular intervals, to ensure that they remain relevant, and are ‘owned’ and carried into effect at all levels of the organisation. A critical responsibility of the Board is to ensure commitment to accountability and transparency. It is the Board’s responsibility not only to monitor expenditures and appropriation of funds, but also to ensure that the organisation remains adequately funded; and that it will be in a position to meet its anticipated costs and commitments to employees, beneficiaries and, importantly, to SARS.”

The core function of the board includes:

• leadership (providing strategic direction);
• oversight (holding management and staff to performance targets);
• responsibility (ensuring compliance at all levels);
• ethics (ensuring that delivery and conduct comply with moral values);
• accountability (evaluating work against the organisation’s mission);
• transparency (keeping the public and others informed about the work), and
• succession planning (the recruitment, orientation and capacity building of new Board members).

The main responsibilities of the board include:

• In consultation with staff and management, determine the organisation’s mission and vision;
• Work with management and staff to develop a strategic plan for the organisation;
• Annual review and sign off on an annual operational plan and budget in alignment with the strategic plan and the financial needs of the organisation;
• Annual acceptance and authorization of the annual Audited Financial Statements;
• Annual acceptance and authorization of the Annual Report;
• Assessing organizational progress against the previous year’s goals;
• Ensure effective organisational planning;
• Ensure adequate resources and the effective management of resources;
• Determine and monitor the organisation’s programs and services;
• Enhance the organisation’s public image;
• Serve as a court of appeal;
• Recruitment of Executive Director/s through an appropriate process;
• Provide support to the Co-Executive Directors to enable them to direct the day-to-day affairs of the organisation.
• Regularly evaluate the Co-Executive Directors with reference to goals set jointly by the Board and the Co-Executive Director
• Create a constructive relationship between the Board and the Co-Executive Directors;
• Develop a Board recruitment strategy to recruit the most suitable persons to the Board. This strategy must be followed up with an induction plan for new Board members;
• Ensure Board continuity and develop thorough hand over processes;
• Assess its own performance;
• Actively develop and implement strategies for building the capacity of Board members through training and development.
• Attend two to three board meetings in a year and respond to communication as needed.

Requirements

The board is searching for individuals with experience in the following areas: gender, GBV, HIV, child rights and positive parenting and SRHR. Individuals who have legal, academic, communications, finance, human resources and resource mobilisation experience are encouraged to apply.

Board members are expected to attend at least two board meetings in a year. Members of the Board are encouraged to participate in sub-committees, undertake special investigations and provide expert advice in areas of their disciplines and experience. Sonke currently has an Audit, Risk and Finance Committee as well as a Human Resources Board sub-committee in place.

In addition the following will be considered when recruiting Board members:

• Diversity;
• Representatives from women’s rights organisations;
• Youth representation;
• People living with HIV and AIDS;
• Representatives from refugee and migrant communities;
• Representatives from other African countries;
• People living with disabilities;
• People from the LGBTQI community.

This position is not remunerated.

1 Year – Fixed term Contract with option to renew

Sonke Gender Justice seeks to appoint a Resource Mobilisation Co-ordinator to be based in Cape Town or Johannesburg.

About Sonke

With offices in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Bushbuckridge and Eastern Cape in South Africa, Cameroon and Kampala, Uganda, Sonke works globally, and especially across Africa, to strengthen government, civil society and citizen capacity to take action to promote gender equality, prevent domestic and sexual violence and reduce the spread and impact of HIV and AIDS. In this way the organisation contributes to the development of societies in which men, women, youth and children can enjoy equitable, healthy and happy relationships that contribute to the development of just and democratic societies.

About this position

The Resource Mobilisation Co-ordinator works to support resource mobilization, income generation, donor relations and donor reporting. In consultation with the Co-Executive Directors, the Resource Mobilisation Co-ordinator will assist in the implementation of the resource mobilization strategy for the organisation.

Key performance areas:

1. Resource mobilisation strategy

• In collaboration with the Co-Executive Directors and Resource Mobilisation Consultant, implement the resource mobilisation strategy for the organisation.
• Develop an annual workplan that is aligned to the resource mobilisation strategy.
• Identify new institutional, government, corporate and private donors.
• Liaise with private agencies, the government and other organisations to explore potential collaborations for raising funds for the organisation.
• Develop other innovative ideas for effective resource mobilisation for the organization.
• Explore and develop strategies for the sustainability of the organisation and its programmes, in consultation with the Co-Executive Directors and Unit Managers.

2. Proposal development

• Work closely with programme staff before a proposal is developed to strategise around potential projects and processes.
• Work in consultation with management, project staff and finance to develop persuasive funding proposals and budgets to submit to new and existing donors.
• Support Unit Managers when requested with project kick-off meetings when new projects and grants commence.
• Build capacity of staff through training and during the process of proposal development.

3. Income generation

• In consultation with the Unit Managers and Co-Executive Directors, develop Sonke’s income generation strategy.
• Develop a workplan to roll out income generation activities.
• Work with the Unit Managers to identify new income streams with corporates.
• Develop business plans in consultation with managers for possible generation of long-term income for the organisation.

4. Donor reporting and relations

• Ensure regular communication with donors, including distribution of Sonke’s newsletter and other relevant materials.
• Ensure that donor representatives are invited to participate in project activities, where appropriate.
• Host annual donor meetings.
• Conduct an annual donor survey.
• Manage the donor reporting schedule and ensure that project staff, all Unit Managers and CoExecutive Directors are aware of upcoming reporting deadlines.
• Support Unit Managers to ensure that reports are of a high standard (in terms of content, language and presentation)
• Together with Unit Managers and the Communications Manager ensure donors are suitably recognized and visible in our communications, PR materials and social media.

5. Administration, database management, development of policies

• Maintain a funding register of grant proposals, tracking proposals that were approved, rejected and those still in the pipeline on a monthly basis.
• Maintain a grant management dashboard which captures all compliance related detail including reporting deadlines.
• Maintain a donor database.
• Create and maintain all donor files in hard copy and on the shared server. The files must include key information, including contracts, audit reports, proposals, budgets, financial & narrative reports.
• Review and strengthen the Resource Mobilisation policies and procedures.
• Provide training to partner organisations and sub-grantees in the area of proposal writing and donor management as and when required.

Requirements

• Degree in Development Studies, Law, Sociology, Industrial Psychology, Business Science, Commerce or extensive related experience;
• Experience and interest in non-profit management and administration;
• Experience working with large budgets and multiple donors;
• At least 5 years working experience on issues related human rights, GBV and HIV and Aids, gender equality;
• Minimum 5 years relevant professional working experience in a management role in marketing, public relations or corporate social investment;
• Strong research and analytical skills;
• Able to write clearly, concisely and persuasively;
• Detail oriented, excellent organisational and multi-tasking skills; ability to adhere to deadlines; punctuality and regular attendance required;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across diverse cultural backgrounds;
• Ability to work efficiently with competing demands; and
• Able to work independently and in a multicultural team.

Personal qualities required

• Confident, assertive communicator who can work comfortably with diverse groups of people, across all levels
• Excellent writing skills in English and preferably, but not required, another SA language
• Attention to detail
• Able to prioritise work and manage deadlines
• Good planning and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Reflective and open to learning

About Sonke

With offices in Gauteng, Western Cape, Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga in South Africa and Kampala, Uganda, Sonke works globally, and especially across Africa, to strengthen government, civil society and citizen capacity to promote gender equality, prevent domestic and sexual violence and reduce the spread and impact of HIV and AIDS. In this way the organisation contributes to the development of societies in which men, women, youth and children can enjoy equitable, healthy and happy relationships that contribute to the development of just and democratic societies.

About this position

Sonke Gender Justice seeks to appoint a Policy Development and Advocacy Fellow to be based in Cape Town or Johannesburg, South Africa.

Sonke is seeking a Policy Development and Advocacy Fellow for a period of 6 months, to commence from 1 July until 31 December 2020. The Policy Development & Advocacy Fellow is responsible for carrying out activities housed within Sonke’s Policy, Development and Advocacy Unit (PDA). The incumbent will be supervised by the PDA Unit Manager. They will also work closely with and support the PDA staff, using their legal skills to develop and support Sonke’s policy, advocacy and research work, while supporting the Community Education & Mobilisation Unit, in particular, with case monitoring and legal support. It will require the running of at least one advocacy campaign, while supporting a number of smaller projects simultaneously.

Key Functions:

1. Provide support to Sonke’s local government and case monitoring work:
   1. The Fellow’s work will principally be focused on implementing deliverables under Sonke’s grants with IrishAid and NORAD that are executed in Gauteng, the Eastern Cape and the Western Cape.
   2. Undergo activities which will increase accountability and action from local level duty bearers in project countries to respond to gender-based violence; and creating an enabling legal and policy environment is crucial to sustaining and scaling up GBV prevention and response interventions.
   3. Educate and empower communities to engage with local government on planning processes, to monitor cases of GBV in their communities and to identify opportunities to mobilise themselves and engage in advocacy efforts to access justice for victims of GBV.
   4. Assist communities in accessing justice and providing legal advice and guidance where appropriate.
   5. Hold local duty bearers such as police services, health clinics and relevant government departments accountable.
   6. Submit relevant complaints and cases to appropriate authorities and oversight bodies and follow these up diligently.
   7. Support in-house legal expertise which will guide communities through the criminal justice system and ensure that adequate pressure is maintained during every aspect of the justice process.
   8. Assist in the field-testing of training material on relevant content and strategies at all Sonke offices, when the need arises.
   9. Provide technical input on key pieces of draft legislation relating to gender equality and violence prevention, as these arise at national and provincial-level, and make appropriate submissions where required.
2. Conduct research, support and conduct legal advocacy, including monitoring law, policy and court judgments.
3. Share key news and legal articles of relevance in a daily bulletin to the PDA unit to remain informed of trends and developments.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A law degree (LL.B. or equivalent).
• An LLM degree with focus on subjects relating to gender, health and human rights is preferred but not essential.
• 1-2 years of related experience in a related area.
• Familiarity with existing South African, regional and international laws and policies related to gender-based violence, HIV and AIDS.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing trainings and workshops for diverse groups.
• Familiarity with the functions and duties of relevant Chapter 9 institutions, relevant government departments and oversight bodies.
• Familiarity with strategies and programmes aimed at gender-based violence, including responses and prevention.
• Fluency in two South African languages.
• Willingness to engage with media as required.

Competencies and Skills required

• Ability to interact with Sonke staff at all levels, and communicate clearly and concisely with colleagues.
• Strong research, writing and analytical skills – particularly in the legal sector.
• Proposal and report writing skills.
• Drafting of press releases and social media posts – often under tight timeframes.
• Ability to make presentations.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and work self-sufficiently with some guidance.
• Ability to prepare and give trainings and presentations.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to travel.

Personal qualities required

• Confident, assertive communicator who can work comfortably with diverse groups of people, across all levels and various forms of media.
• Emotional intelligence.
• Attention to detail and displays a high level of integrity.
• Able to prioritise work and manage deadlines.
• Innovative and creative, able to see new opportunities.
• Planning and time management – meets deadlines.
• Reflective, open to learning and to self-care.
• IT proficiency.

About SheDecides

SheDecides is a global political movement driving change, fuelled by actions in communities, with young people at its heart. The movement was born in January 2017 as a result of the reinstatement and expansion of the Global Gag Rule and has grown significantly since then.

The movement seeks a Regional Movement Supporter (Africa), to support the growing movement in Africa.

The Regional Movement Supporter (Africa) will:

• Design and implement movement building initiatives that facilitate the emergence, growth and sustainability of local movements in the region.
• Support Local Movements in their work to stand up and speak out, change the rules.
• Promote the growth of the regional network of individual and organisational Friends.
• Facilitate meaningful youth engagement, and strong political action at the local & regional level.
• Design and support impact of local movements in global initiatives.
• Develop and sustain strategic relationships, strengthening SheDecides by deepening key alliances and forging stronger links with regional sister movements.

Education & Qualifications

First degree level in a related discipline e.g. public policy, international development, social or political sciences, gender. Masters level or equivalent desirable.

Proven Ability

• Significant experience in a related discipline: public policy, women’s rights, international development, political sciences, movement building, community organizing, campaigning.
• Experience in advancing gender equality and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).
• In depth knowledge of women’s movement and gender organizations throughout the region.
• Experience in organizing, campaigning and mobilizing in country and/or in the region.

Skills

• A self-starter that can prioritize supporting others to achieve collective goals, with resilience and interpersonal flexibility. The nature of the position will change through time.
• Excellent interpersonal and people management skills, to work effectively and credibly in a diverse, multicultural environment.
• Fluent in English, with excellent written and oral communication skills & advanced level of French.

About Sonke

With offices in Gauteng, Western Cape, Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga in South Africa, and Kampala in Uganda, Sonke works globally, and especially across Africa, to strengthen government, civil society and citizen capacity to promote gender equality, prevent domestic and sexual violence and reduce the spread and impact of HIV and AIDS. In this way the organisation contributes to the development of societies in which men, women, youth and children can enjoy equitable, healthy and happy relationships that contribute to the development of just and democratic societies.

About the Position

Sonke is looking for a committed, suitably qualified and experienced individual to fill the position of Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator.

Key duties and responsibilities

The Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator will be responsible for:

• Monitoring and evaluating activities
• Training and capacity development
• Strategic networking
• Information and data support

Monitoring and evaluating activities

• Develop M&E tools and resources for use by Sonke and MenEngage programmes staff
• Coordinate the data collection of monthly & quarterly reports from sub-grantees
• Manage data collation, analysis, reporting and dissemination to internal and external stakeholders
• Assist with data management processes and management of M&E systems
• Contribute to the development of the M&E standard operating procedures
• Review and recommend further improvement of logical/M&E frameworks including the theory of change
• Assist with the development of output and outcome indicators
• Monitor and report on overall progress on achievement of results on a quarterly basis
• Provide inputs, information and statistics for quarterly, annual and other reports to management
• Participate in annual project reviews and planning workshops and assist in preparing relevant reports
• Coordinate the evaluation of project impact
• Support the maintenance within the data management system & make recommendations for development
• Develop and strengthen M&E tools for project personnel and support them with sub-grantees
• Attend M&E Workshops with regional partners
• Participate in routine data quality assessments
• Support organisational M&E processes

Training and capacity development

• Develop the capacity of Sonke staff and MenEngage partners
• Support the close out process with MenEngage partners including those implementing MEA funded projects
• Monitor and report on technical assistance provided to partners

Strategic networking

• Identify and collaborate with strategic partners
• Support knowledge sharing and reflection with strategic partners
• Attend key meetings and conferences on Sonke’s regional work and MEA network

Information and data support

• Prepare strategic briefs and other resource materials (e.g. presentations, information packs) to be used by internal and external stakeholders
• Provide information on strategic learning arising out of programme interventions that require external sharing and feeds into advocacy efforts
• Experience and educational qualifications
• University Degree in Management Information Systems (MIS), Research, M&E or related field
• Honours Degree or master’s degree would be advantageous
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the design and implementation of M&E in development projects
• Experience working in collaborative and team research projects on gender, violence, and HIV and AIDS in Africa, preferably including work with men and boys
• Experience in contributing to the overall strategic planning of an organisation
• Demonstrated strong monitoring and evaluation skills, including planning/participating in evaluations
• Experience in training and capacity building including offering remote support to MEA partners
• Expertise in analysing data using statistical software
• Knowledge of institutional donors and experience in supporting the development of funding proposals

Competencies required

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Proven ability to work as a team leader and as a team member within multidisciplinary teams
• Problem-solving skills
• The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Analytical and abstract reasoning skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Relationship building skills with an ability to establish rapport and credibility with a broad group of internal and external stakeholders
• Results oriented and drive to produce high quality work
• Self-management, by demonstrating integrity and credibility, leading by example, committed, knowledgeable and confident of the job functions and superior communication skills
• Availability and ability to travel within the region

About Sonke

With offices in Gauteng, Western Cape, Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga in South Africa, and Kampala, Uganda, Sonke works globally, and especially across Africa, to strengthen government, civil society and citizen capacity to promote gender equality, prevent domestic and sexual violence and reduce the spread and impact of HIV and AIDS. In this way the organisation contributes to the development of societies in which men, women, youth and children can enjoy equitable, healthy and happy relationships that contribute to the development of just and democratic societies.

About the Position

Sonke is looking for a committed, suitably qualified and experienced individual to fill the position of Finance Unit Manager.

Key duties and responsibilities

The Finance Unit Manager will be responsible for:

• Providing strategic financial management
• Co-ordinating internal and external audits (organisational and funder-specific)
• Budgeting, forecasting, as well as financial monitoring and reporting
• Managing procurement processes within the organisation
• Provide oversight and management of financial policies, operating procedures & systems
• Risk management
• Provide reports and make presentations on all financial matters to management & board meetings
• Develop short, medium, and long-term financial plans and projections
• Supervision of the finance team

Strategic financial management

• Work with Sonke’s Co-Executive Director to develop, refine and guide Sonke’s strategic vision through managing internal and external processes; and providing costing for operational/project activities
• Co-ordinate and develop budgets based on the organisations strategic plan
• Monitor the implementation of the strategic financial objectives of the organisation and recommend   appropriate investment opportunities to strengthen the organisation’s reserves to provide financial sustainability
• Take responsibility for strategic financial management and financial analysis in the organisation, to ensure quality, cost effectiveness and accuracy of financial reporting
• Revise, amend & implement Sonke’s financial systems to ensure proper and transparent financial management in line with International Financial Reporting Standards
• Work with the Co-Executive Director to ensure that all funding contracts are rigorously managed to avoid organisational risk
• Develop and improve internal reporting processes & support programme staff in budget development
• Ensure financial policies and procedures are reviewed and updated annually, ensuring the organisation has mechanisms for the monitoring of internal controls and compliance
• Manage the cash flow of the organisation, together with all bank accounts, petty cash floats and organisational credit/debit cards, prepare/review cash flow projections on an ongoing basis and advise the Co-Executive Director & Senior Management Team on cost saving measures across the organisation

Management of Audits

• Co-ordinate the external annual audit, donor specific audits, and oversee internal audits
• Co-ordinate pre-audit meetings to establish expectations and requirements prior to the audit, make recommendations on findings & ensure prompt corrective action is implemented where appropriate

Management of Finance Team

• Convene weekly team meetings and monitor implementation of the unit’s work plan
• Conduct monthly documented supervision meetings and performance appraisals with staff members
• Manage staff development plans and other human resource matters for the Finance Unit and play a key role in building the financial management skills of the team
• Facilitate team building, team identity and strengthen working relations between staff members.

Payroll Management & adherence to statutory requirements:

• Manage the efficient administration of payroll and oversee timely processing of payments
• Ensure that Sonke is compliant with all statutory requirements and payments

Management of Assets

• Provide oversight and management of the organisation’s property & equipment including the Asset Register.

Donor Reporting

• Ensure that donor reporting takes account of the provisions of all relevant funding contracts
• Ensure that monthly Income and Expenditure reports, year-to-dates, showing expenses incurred, funds available and funds needed for the remainder of the project are prepared as per the various deadlines.

Experience and educational qualifications

• A Bachelor of Commerce Degree (B.Com Honours advantageous)
• Exceptional knowledge of IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards)
• Evidence of progressive growth with increasing responsibility and ability to take on and complete projects
• 5 to 8 years senior management experience & proven experience in managing a finance team
• Experience working with and managing strategic relationships with international donors
• Working knowledge of the King IV Report on Good Corporate Governance
• Thorough knowledge of Pastel Evolution
• Knowledge of international donor/funding requirements and ability to monitor and ensure compliance with requirements.

Competencies required

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills which support and enable sound decision making
• Ability to lead, inspire and motivate team members
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues
• Proven ability to work as a team leader and as a team member within multidisciplinary teams
• Problem-solving skills, the ability to work under pressure, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Analytical and abstract reasoning skills, plus excellent organization skills
• Relationship building skills with an ability to establish rapport and credibility with a broad group of internal and external stakeholders
• Experience in contributing to the overall strategic planning of an organisation
• Exhibit the highest standards of excellence and integrity, and display, at all times a courteous, professional and cooperative attitude.
• Fluency in English a requirement & valid driver’s license essential.

To Apply

• Interested applicants should submit their Curriculum Vitae, and a motivation letter detailing experience and contact details of 3 referees and this one page application form genderjustice.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/FInance-Unit-Manager-Application.docx to Sonke’s Human Resource Unit via email to [email protected], closing date 30 June 2019.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• For non-South Africans or permanent residents, it is the responsibility of the applicant to attain a work permit from the Department of Home Affairs; employment will depend on a valid work permit being in place.
• EE candidates are encouraged to apply.
• If you do not hear from us by 31 July 2019, please consider your application unsuccessful. The organisation reserves the right not to make an appointment.