Sonke Gender Justice

Job Type: Career

  • Creditors Clerk

    About Sonke

    With a full-time staff of about 100 people working from offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Agincourt, Sonke works globally and across Arica 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. (see https://genderjustice.org.za).

    Sonke is seeking to appoint a Creditors Clerk in its Finance Unit.

    About this position

    The Creditors Clerk will be responsible for the full creditor’s function of the organization and ensure that all creditors (national and international) are paid accurately and timeously. The position requires the processing of reconciliations against supplier’s statements, capturing invoices onto pastel evolution, dealing with queries, ensure compliance with Sonke’s financial policies and procedures, assist with audits and financial reports.

    Specific responsibilities include the following:

    • Perform supplier reconciliations in preparing requisitions for payments;
    • Reconcile purchase orders to invoices;
    • Ensure invoices are accurately captured on Pastel on a daily basis;
    • Receive and check all payment requisitions in accordance with Sonke’s policies and procedures;
    • Load payments on the online banking system;
    • Ensure that the banking details on supplier invoices match that of the creditor being paid;
    • Respond to all queries relating to payments;
    • Perform monthly supplier reconciliations to support all payments to approved suppliers;
    • Deal with queries from creditors and staff regarding payments;
    • Load new creditors on the online banking system;
    • Obtain reserve bank approvals and ensure approvals are renewed before expiration;
    • Accurate and timely processing and loading of telegraphic transfers on the online banking as well as manual submissions to the bank; and
    • Provide monthly creditors age analysis for review.

    Reports

    Support the finance team with the preparation of internal and external finance reports.

    Auditing

    Assist the finance team in the preparation of the annual audit as well as donor specific audits.

    Qualifications and experience

    • A tertiary qualification in Accounting or Bookkeeping and/or short bookkeeping courses;
    • Minimum of 5 years experience working in a finance unit performing creditors/accounts payable duties, preferably in a medium sized NGO;
    • Previous working experience on Pastel Evolution;
    • Sound accounting knowledge;
    • Ability to work independently and balance multiple tasks simultaneously;
    • Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritize time and work effectively;
    • Pays attention to detail, displays a high level of integrity and is deadline driven.

  • Policy and Research Specialist

    About Sonke

    With a full-time staff of about 100 people working from offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Agincourt, 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 (see https://genderjustice.org.za/).

    About the position

    The Policy and Research Specialist will lead on the IPN unit’s policy research and analysis work.

    Key performance areas

    1. Working with Partners:

    • Support and assist MEA focus country members to develop national policy advocacy strategies, based on agreed national priorities and findings of policy scans;
    • Support countries focused on MenEngage work to conduct policy advocacy activities based on advocacy strategies;
    • Support MenEngage networks to conduct their own ongoing policy analysis;
    • Implement joint national policy advocacy activities with identified strategic partners on human rights, SRHR, GBV and child rights.

    2. Development of original policy advocacy tools

    • Work with partner organisations/stakeholders to develop a scorecard of positive parenting and child rights policies, using existing parenting analysis;
    • Complete SRHR RECs policy report; and
    • Develop a guide to conducting policy analysis.

    3. Promotion of existing policy advocacy tools

    • Disseminate existing MEA national policy reports and research on engaging men
    • Develop policy advocacy knowledge hub out of existing analyses and tools to support policy advocacy in the region.

    4. Be Involved with and support the following activities

    • Establish a campaigns and advocacy regional advisory council made up of key African advocacy organisations to strengthen MenEngage Africa’s advocacy and activism for gender equality, women’s rights, LGBTI rights, children’s rights and SRHR promotion;
    • Link MenEngage focus country members in conflict and post-conflict settings to identify strategic partners working on these issues.

    5. Support research and analysis across the organisation

    • Undertake formative research at regional level with policy makers and parliamentarians, to better understand their attitudes, barriers to the drafting and implementation of gender equality laws and policies and ways to engage and support this group.
    • Support follow-up activities based on the results of the Malawi and Eastern DRC Images studies, including policy advocacy and support work with national government and campaigns.

    6. Training and capacity building on policy advocacy

    • Provide regional training on policy advocacy to MenEngage members in collaboration with strategic partners;
    • Provide tools to MenEngage Africa focus country members to aid them in the implementation of activities including policy advocacy and campaigns

    7. Co-ordination and guidance: International legal and Policy Specialist

    • Advocate for MenEngage focus countries to revise their NAPs on UNSCR 1325 to involve men as partners and allies;
    • Engage in ongoing advocacy towards the AU, EAC and SADC in terms of strengthening engagement with men and boys for gender equality, including work around UNSCR 1325, in order to provide technical input into their gender, human rights and health policies;
    • Engage with relevant organisations of the Pan African Parliament (eg. Gender, family, youth and People with Disability Committee) and the SADC Parliamentary Forum (eg. Standing Committee on Democratisation, Governance and Gender Equality), to strengthen the focus on engaging men in their work;
    • Support MenEngage Partners to understand and participate in global and regional policy processes, as part of regional training on policy advocacy;

    Competencies

    • Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritise time and work effectively under pressure;
    • Exceptional networking skills, strong people skills with the ability to work under pressure;
    • Highly motivated, confident communicator with the ability to engage with people at all levels;
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across diverse cultural backgrounds;
    • Excellent writing skills in English and preferably another SA language; and
    • Excellent research & analysis skills coupled with thought leadership.

    Qualifications and experience

    • Advanced degree, preferably LLM, MPH, or PhD in public health, health and human rights development;
    • Minimum of eight years experience in a senior management position;
    • Experience in promoting gender equality, preventing domestic and sexual violence and addressing HIV and AIDS, including work with men, preferably in Southern Africa;
    • Significant experience with donor liaison, strategy and proposal development is essential; budgeting and financial management skills; and
    • Excellent report writing skills, ability to make presentations coupled with strong problem solving and public speaking skills.

  • Regional Campaigns Advocacy Specialist

    About Sonke

    With a full-time staff of about 100 people working from offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Agincourt, 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 (see https://genderjustice.org.za/).

    About the position

    The Regional Campaigns Specialist supports Sonke’s regional work on legal analysis, policy advocacy and accountability and leads on the unit’s work in regional advocacy.

    1. Regional law and policy processes

    • Monitors emerging issues in the region related to gender justice, sexual and reproductive health and rights, LGBTI rights, human rights and leads on Sonke’s related activism and advocacy work;
    • Coordinates and supports Sonke’s advocacy work towards the African Union (AU), East African Community (EAC) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) in terms of strengthening their work on gender justice, including their engagement with men and boys for gender equality in line with key regional commitments made in the Beijing Platform for Action, the SADC Gender Protocol, the Maputo Platform for Action, UNSCR 1325, the 2014 UN Human Rights Council SOGI resolution;
    • Works with regional partners, including the MenEngage Alliance to participate in country reviews within the Universal Periodic Review process at the UN Human Rights Council, including submitting NGO reports, engaging permament missions in Geneva and New York, and ensures active involvement of domestic constituents to hold country’s accountable to their commitments to gender equality, health and human rights;
    • Builds close working relationships with organisations in Africa working to advance gender equality, SRHR, LGBTI rights and the right to health, and ensures close working relationships with the MenEngage Alliance;
    • Maintains organisational partnership with the AU, EAC and SADC in order to strengthen Sonke’s relationship with these organisations and provides technical input into their gender, human rights and health laws and policies;
    • Supports MenEngage Africa (MEA) members and Sonke staff to understand and participates in national and regional law and policy processes and ensure MEA members are informed of progress with regards to engagement with regional organisations (AU, EAC, and SADC).2. CSW, Post-2015 Development and ICPD Processes
    • Coordinates Sonke’s and MenEngage’s participation in CSW and ICPD beyond 2014 processes and liase with liase with MenEngage Global Secretariat on the same;
    • Support MenEngage and Sonke’s involvement in the process of developing the new global Post-2015 development agenda and promote MEA’s priorities within this new development framework;
    • Co-ordinate and support Sonke’s involvement in national stakeholder meetings, regional meetings and international meetings on the Post-2015 development agenda;3. Conflict and post-conflict work
    • Support MEA members in specific countries to advocate for their National Action Plans on UNSCR 1325 to involve men as partners and allies;
    • Undertake regional training of relevant MEA members in conflict and post conflict settings (e.g. Democratic Republic of the Congo and Sierra Leone) on using the One Man Can manual and/or gender transformative programming approaches.

    4. Strategic partnerships

    • Contributes to stakeholder analysis/mapping at national and regional levels of strategic partners, including human rights organisations;
    • Strengthens collaboration with key partners from other social justice movements, United Nations agencies and Governments at national, regional and global levels, to support joint campaigns and advocacy activities;
    • Support joint national policy advocacy activities with identified strategic partners on human rights, SRHR, LGBTI, GBV and child rights.

    4. Research and analysis

    • Undertake policy analysis and legal research to support advocacy campaigns; and
    • Publish articles, conduct research and analysis that are beneficial to Sonke.

    5. General tasks

    • Network strategically with existing community networks, educational institutions, Non-for- Profit organisations and government;
    • Ensures that Sonke’s national advocacy activities speak to Sonke’s regional advocacy work.

    Competencies

    • Analytical skills and ability to conduct legal research on a range of relatively complex and intricate issues;
    • Ability to work independently, balance multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines;
    • Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritize time and work effectively;
    • Pays attention to detail, displays a high level of integrity, able to multi-task and is deadline driven.

      Qualifications and experience

      • Masters Degree in public health, health and human rights development; Preferable: LLM, MPH, or PhD
      • 5 to 7 years work experience in global advocacy, international law, human rights or a related field, with strong expertise in gender;
      • 5+ years of working in the field of sexual and reproductive health rights, human rights, preferably with a focus on gender and engaging men for gender equality;
      • Professional experience in law and social development, including legal analysis, research and writing;
      • Working knowledge of existing regional policy work and research being done in Africa;
      • Understanding of theoretical and practical applications of working with men and boys around gender justice-related work;
      • Experience in mainstreaming gender and women’s rights into policy and program formulation;
      • Demonstrated experience with various accountability processes, including Universal Periodic Review (UPR), peer review mechanisms & country reports.

  • Communication Strategic Information (CSI) Manager

    About Sonke

    With a full-time staff of 100 people working from offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Agincourt, 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 (see https://genderjustice.org.za/).

    The CSI Manager will have direct responsibility for defining Sonke’s overall communication strategy in South Africa and the region and for managing the unit and will play a strong role in helping to guide and develop Sonke’s advocacy campaigns.

    Key responsibilities:

    • Manage the organisation’s identity and image;
    • Coordinates Sonke’s national and regional community radio projects;
    • Manages media relations, including community media, social media, and mass media;
    • Provides training to Sonke staff and partners on media advocacy;
    • Manage internal communications;
    • Coordinate a journalism internship/fellows programme;
    • Support materials development; and
    • Contribute actively to national, regional and global advocacy campaigns.

    Qualifications:

    • Applicants must hold a minimum of a Masters Degree in the social sciences, with a strong preference for Journalism, Public Health, or Human Rights degrees, and must be fluent in spoken and written English.
    • At least 3 years experience in journalism and have active contacts amongst media institutions is a requirement.
    • Experience in having worked in a complex human rights, public health and/or development environment is required.
    • Expertise in any of the following areas will be of benefit: gender equality, gender based violence, sexual and reproductive health and rights, democracy, elections and governance; peace and conflict; fatherhood, human rights.

  • Resource Mobilisation Manager

    About Sonke

    With a full-time staff of about 100 people working from offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Bushbuckridge, 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. (see https://genderjustice.org.za/).

    Sonke Gender Justice is currently looking for a full time Resource Mobilisation Manager to lead on its resource mobilization strategy and fundraising activities.

    Key Functions:

    • Develop, plan, implement, manage and oversee all aspects related to resource mobilisation for the organisation.
    • Explore and develop strategies for long-term sustainability of the organisation and its programmes, jointly with the Senior Management Team and Programme Managers.
    • Identifying donor opportunities, develop donor database, respond to donor tenders and call for proposals, develop grant proposals, write appeals, represent the organisation at donor meetings and undertake follow-up of potential funding opportunities.
    • Maintain a database of grant proposals and report deadlines for organisational grants;
    • Maintain a funding register for auditing purposes
    • Develop business plans in consultation with managers for possible generation of long-term incomes for the organisation.
    • Undertake online research and build contacts with potential individual donors and raise funds for the programmes of the organisation.
    • Work with the Communications Manager to improve and develop communications material for the organisation such as brochures, website, annual reports, etc.
    • Liaison 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 organisation.

    Requirements:

    • Advanced 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 senior role in marketing, public relations or corporate social investment
    • Proven leadership on projects, preferably those related to organisational change, growth or expansion
    • 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
    • Able to work independently and in a multicultural team.

  • Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Specialist

    About Sonke

    With a full-time staff of 100 people working from offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Bushbuckridge, 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 (see https://genderjustice.org.za/).

    About this position

    The Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Specialist (MEL Specialist) is responsible for leading Sonke’s MEL activities for the organisation’s Policy Development & Advocacy Unit (PDA). The MEL Specialist will primarily focus on the prisons advocacy programme within PDA, but will play a critical role in increasing Sonke’s internal capacity to conduct ongoing MEL on policy activities. Based in either Cape Town or Johannesburg, the Specialist will work under the direction of the Research, Monitoring & Evaluation Unit Manager, together with the M&E Manager, and in coordination with the national and regional prisons policy advocacy team and partners working to address sexual violence in prisons in southern Africa.

    Key Functions:

    1. Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
    2. Data capturing and Reporting
    3. Training and Capacity Development
    4. Strategic Networking

    1. Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

    • Develop an MEL strategy for the PDA unit, focusing especially on the national and regional prisons advocacy project. The strategy will take into account Sonke’s own policy advocacy efforts, as well as the activities and approach of the organisation’s key implementing partners in South Africa and the region. The MEL strategy will be iterative, and devised to pick up the nuanced mechanisms through which policy change occurs through the work of the PDA Unit.
    • Coordinate the data collection of quarterly and annual reports from sub-grantees.
    • Be responsible for data analysis, reporting and data dissemination to various stakeholders.
    • Assist with data management processes and management of MEL system.
    • Contribute to the development of the MEL standard operation procedures for the PDA Unit.
    • Review and recommend further improvement of logical/MEL frameworks including the theory of change.
    • Assist with the development of indicators, as well as results based management frameworks.
    • Monitor and evaluate overall progress on achievement of results, as well as identify ongoing lessons learnt to inform recalibration of project approaches if necessary.
    • Monitor the sustainability of the projects’ results.
    • Provide feedback to project managers on project strategies and activities, within Sonke and across implementing partners and sub-grantees.
    • Report monthly, quarterly, bi-annually and annually, progress on all project activities to the Research and M&E Manager, and to the PDA Unit Manager and Regional Prisons Advocacy Specialist.
    • Participate in annual project reviews and planning workshops and assist the PDA Unit Manager and Regional Prisons Advocacy Specialist in preparing relevant reports.
    • Assist project personnel with MEL tools and support sub-grantees in the utilization of these tools, and;
    • Perform other duties that may be required.

    2. Training and Capacity Development

    In this function, the MEL Specialist will focus on skills building both within Sonke, the PDA Unit specifically, and across the Unit’s implementing partners for its regional prisons projects. Several different tasks and constituencies are of potential interest. As appropriate and agreed to by PDA and Research and M&E unit, the incumbent will:

    • Develop tools and resources in MEL for use by Sonke and its implementing partners;
    • Be part of the regional Technical Support Team based in the PDA Unit and responsible for the regional prisons project, and;
    • Conduct regular capacity and technical assessments, and manage close out function among implementing partners for the regional prisons project.

    3. Strategic networking

    • Attend key research and knowledge dissemination meetings and international conferences to represent Sonke’s national and regional PDA work, especially the regional prisons project, and;
    • Identify and collaborate with strategic partners and institutions in MEL.

    Qualifications and Experience:

    Education: Bachelors degree and preferably policy-related graduate studies.

    Experience Required:

    • At least 5+ years of experience in the design and implementation of MEL in policy development and advocacy projects implemented by NGOs/international organisations/government;
    • Experience working in collaborative and team research projects on gender, violence, and HIV and AIDS in Southern Africa, preferably including criminal justice and penal systems;
    • Experience in training and facilitating MEL with diverse communities in Southern Africa;
    • Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis and production of reports for policy development and advocacy projects;
    • Proven ICT skills, especially in the use of various MIS software using database software;
    • Expertise in analyzing data using qualitative and statistical data analysis software; and
    • Strong training & facilitation skills.
    • Record of publications in academic journals, newspapers, etc.
    • Experience in presentations and disseminating knowledge in conferences, seminars and other fora.

    Skills Required:

    • Ability to develop MEL frameworks for new projects;
    • Ability to present MEL findings in formats relevant to communities and partners;
    • Exceptional public speaking and formal presentation skills;
    • Strong problem solving skills;
    • In-depth knowledge on MEL, policy development and advocacy, gender and criminal justice / penal issues;
    • Excellent knowledge of monitoring and the application of methodology; Good understanding of capacity assessment methodologies and excellent ability to identify significant capacity building opportunities;
    • Self-Management and the ability to focus on results for the team
    • Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive constructive attitude;
    • Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
    • Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
    • Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view; and
    • Has excellent communication skills (written and oral); Sensitive and responsive to all partners;
    • is respectful and helpful with donors and project staff.

    Competencies:

    • Willingness to travel up to 40% of the time within Southern Africa.
    • Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of Sonke.
    • Demonstrates integrity by Sonke’s values and ethical standards.
    • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
    • Organises and accurately completes multiple tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources and multiple reporting relationships;
    • Plans, coordinates and organises workload while remaining aware of changing priorities and competing deadlines;
    • Establishes, builds and maintains effective working relationships with staff and partners to facilitate the provision of support; and
    • Knowledge Management and Learning.

  • Regional Prisons Advocacy Specialist

    About Sonke

    With a full-time staff of about 100 people working from offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Bushbuckridge, 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 (see https://genderjustice.org.za/).

    About this position

    The Regional Prisons Advocacy Specialist is responsible for coordinating Sonke’s regional work on sexual violence in prisons (SViP) housed in Sonke’s Policy Development and Advocacy Unit (PDA). Based in Cape Town, the Specialist will work closely with the national and regional prisons team and partners to develop and coordinate the implementation of Sonke’s interventions relating to and sexual violence in prisons in South Africa and regionally. The Regional Prisons Advocacy Specialist will also be responsible for reporting on the regional and national activities to donors, and for managing the budget for the project.

    Key Functions:

    1. Coordinate Sonke’s work on SViP
      • Research
        1. Coordinate research and scoping exercises for new countries.
        2. Manage and support consultants and researchers.
      • Project management
        1. Coordinate advocacy interventions, partnerships and workshops.
        2. Supervise the PDA administrator to prepare logistical and administrative arrangements related to the coordination.
          This includes taking and disseminating the minutes of meetings and workshops, as well as other advocacy related
          matters taken up by Sonke and partners.
        3. Work with the Programmes Director for Advocacy, National PDA Manager / Sonke Prisons Lead as is required to
          convene project planning meetings for all meetings envisaged under the project.
        4. Conceptualise projects and develop detailed workplans with clear targets and timeframes, ensuring that all
          stakeholders understand their roles and responsibilities.
        5. Represent the project and Sonke’s regional prisons work in external fora.
      • Media engagement when necessary to support the advocacy goals of the project.
      • Reporting, monitoring and evaluation
        1. Submit all agreed upon reports (project reports, budgets, supervision reports, observation reports, team meeting
          reports, stakeholder meeting reports, etc), on a monthly and/or quarterly basis as required.
        2. Support the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist in their monitoring and reporting activities for the project.
        3. Provide support where necessary to local implementing partners in their monitoring and evaluation processes.
      • Manage and coordinate project finances
        1. Ensure adherence to Sonke’s and the donors’ operational and financial policies, including proper preparation of
          requisitions, quotations and payments in liaison with the finance office for all project activities.
        2. Authorise payments as per Sonke’s levels of authorisation.
        3. Work with Sonke’s sub-grant manager to coordinate sub-grants to partner organisations.
      • Key Partnerships
        1. Maintain primary partnership with Just Detention International – South Africa.
        2. Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with relevant regional partners by attending meetings and
          documenting key agreed upon action items with stakeholders and then following through on commitments made.
    2. Resource Mobilisation and donor relations
      1. Support the PDA Unit Manager, the Resource Mobilisation Manager and the Executive Director with resource mobilisation for the PDA Unit to mobilise resources for existing activities and facilitate development of new initiatives in relation to GBV and SViP.
      2. Support resource mobilisation by drafting proposals, develop budgets and identify funding sources where appropriate.
      3. Produce donor reports and organise, on an as needed basis, donor meetings and feedback sessions.

    Qualifications, competencies and experience

    • LL.B. and Masters in gender and human rights law or other related area.
    • Experience working in the NGO environment & with international donors.
    • Willingness to travel 30% – 40% of the time within Southern Africa.
    • At least 4 years of related research, policy, and advocacy experience.
    • At least 4 years of experience with programme development and management.
    • Demonstrated experience in mobilising resources.
    • Demonstrated experience coordinating complex projects or campaigns with multiple partners.
    • Demonstrated experience with project and personnel management.
    • Policy advocacy experience in the public interest, human rights, gender justice and prisons specifically, within Southern Africa.
    • Strong grounding in gender justice theory and research.
    • Track record of publications in academic journals, newspapers, magazines, etc.
    • Track record of presentations in conferences, seminars, and other public fora.

  • Sexual and Reproductive Health & Rights Portfolio Manager

    About Sonke

    With a full-time staff of 100 people working from offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Agincourt, 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 (see https://genderjustice.org.za/).

    Sonke’s Sexual and Reproductive Health & Rights (SRHR) work

    The SRHR Manager plays a key role in the development, management and implementation of the organization’s SRHR work and deliverables, particularly for overseeing four key projects;

    1. Gender integration in family planning and reproductive health in partnership with APC, FHI360 and USAID missions and implementing partners;
    2. Increasing men and boys’ uptake of HIV services in partnership with UNAIDS, IPPF and the MenEngage Alliance;
    3. Developing and implementing the Community Health Clinic Model for Agency in Relationships and Safer Microbicide Adherence in partnership with RTI and WRHI.
    4. Providing support and technical assistance to support implementation and integration of SRHR, HIV, and gender equality work at Sonke’s One Man Can Wellness Centre in combination with UCT, UCSF and Brown University.

    In addition, the SRHR manager will propose new areas of work, and seek organisational buy-in and funding for these, to include a focus on some of the following areas: comprehensive sexuality education in schools, advocacy for legal and policy reform related to teenage pregnancy, advocacy to increase support in South Africa and across the region for women’s access to safe and legal abortion, amongst others, advocacy and partnership with organisations working on LGBTQ rights.

    About the position

    The position includes: project coordination; strategic partnerships and networking; campaign and advocacy strategy development, including the use of media and communications strategies; donor reporting and resource mobilization and internal collaboration and supporting other SRHR activities. The position is based in either the Johannesburg or Cape Town office.

    The SRHR manager ensures that Sonke SRHR work is visible and impactful in South Africa and at regional and global levels by focusing on these work areas:

    1. Mainstreaming SRHR into Sonke’s units and portfolios;
    2. Strengthening strategic partnerships with like-minded organisations and institutions
    3. Promoting men and boys’ use of HIV services;
    4. Increasing men’s use and support for family planning;
    5. Preventing teenage pregnancy;
    6. Supporting human rights of LGBTI people; and
    7. Promoting gender equality in SRHR, including in new HIV prevention technologies such as microbicide.

    Contract period

    The position will begin ASAP and run through the end of December 2018, although it is anticipated that additional funding will be available for continuation beyond that period.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    Department Management and administration

    1. Support budget management of SRHR projects in collaboration with relevant project managers, and work closely with Sonke’s finance team;
    2. Support the strategic development and growth of Sonke’s SRHR work, in collaboration with the Regional Capacity Building Director overseeing SRHR and colleagues in the portfolio;
    3. Support relevant internal audit processes, in conjunction with existing staff and the Director;
    4. Manage the further development of SRHR related M&E tools and processes, the SRHR Operational Plan, linkages to Sonke’s overall Strategic Plan, and work closely with the organisation’s M&E staff.

    Work planning and staff management

    1. Monitor and support implementation of the department’s SRHR projects, ensuring appropriate interconnections between activities and internal organisational collaboration;
    2. Conduct monthly documented supervision, and periodic appraisals, with SRHR staff members in collaboration with the Director to facilitate work planning and follow up;
    3. Convene SRHR team meetings, project planning and review meetings
    4. Manage staff development plans and other human resource matters for the Department, and play a key role in building the financial and budget management skills of the team;
    5. Facilitate team building, team identity and strengthen working relations between individuals;

    Project Co-ordination

    1. Oversee, in collaboration with others, a USAID-funded and NORAD-funded SRHR projects on family planning, men and HIV and Microbicides, and implement certain agreed deliverables, ensuring adherence to timelines;
    2. Ensure timely development, processing and authorization of payments, contracts and agreements, and that project costs remain within budget;

    Strategic partnerships and Networking

    1. Support the development and maintenance of new and existing SRHR strategic alliances with relevant individuals and organisations to advance Sonke’s work;
    2. Represent Sonke in a professional manner among different audiences;

    Campaign and advocacy strategies

    1. Develop, test and rollout an ambitious national and regional SRHR campaign
    2. Support other campaign and advocacy strategies to strengthen Sonke’s SRHR activities and the impact of its work
    3. Support the development of advocacy briefs, campaign materials, training manuals, and other SRHR resources

    Media and communications strategy

    1. Working with Sonke’s communications manager, build and strengthen relationships with national and regional media to ensure wide coverage and public awareness of SRHR issues
    2. Support work with a wide range of media to promote rights literacy and advance SRHR advocacy.

    Donor reporting and resource mobilisation

    1. Manage the delivery of high quality SRHR reports and documents, particularly those intended for external audiences and donors;
    2. Support resource mobilisation for the SRHR work of the organisation;

    Internal collaboration and supporting broader SRHR activities

    1. Draw on the expertise and resources of other staff within Sonke, and ensure the whole organization benefits from the organisation’s broader SRHR work;
    2. Attend Sonke and related project meetings and other activities, when appropriate;
    3. Assist, where necessary, in the development of research carried out in relation to SRHR

    Competencies

    • Recognised commitment to promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), gender equality, human rights and social justice;
    • Demonstrating consistency in upholding and promoting the principles of Sonke;
    • Ability to work effectively with a diverse team and in varied environments;
    • Familiarity with gender transformative work with men and boys, including primary social change strategies, key organisations and networks in South Africa and beyond;
    • Familiarity with SRHR issues, particularly as they relate to men and masculinities;
    • Familiarity with existing policies and programmes in South Africa and beyond relating to the promotion of gender equality and sexual and reproductive health;
    • Knowledge of campaign and advocacy techniques, strategies and practices;
    • Knowledge of media, communication and public relation strategies
    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, multi task and take initiative;
    • Strong strategic and analytical abilities;
    • Demonstrated technical expertise in such areas as: project management, budget and resource management; monitoring and evaluation; donor reporting
    • Strong leadership skills in such areas as: fostering teamwork, developing and motivating others (including coaching), results-based management and conflict resolution;
    • Effective under pressure and delivers on time;
    • Maintain high ethical standards and treat people with respect and dignity;
    • Good presentation and facilitation skills;
    • Ability to network and develop and maintain partnerships (internal and external);
    • Excellent communication skills both oral and written in English is a must; additional African languages an advantage.

    Qualifications

    • Recognised university degree in relevant subject area; post graduate qualification an advantage;
    • 10 years of work experience in a relevant field; experience in South Africa or the African region preferred
    • 5 years of people management experience
;
    • Project management experience, including administrative, budget management, work planning, monitoring and evaluation and results based management; experience doing so within civil society organisations will be advantageous;
    • Proven skills in fundraising a benefit;
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications; i.e. Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and custom on-line applications;
    • Possess a valid passport and willing to travel as required 20-30% of the time.

  • Treatment as Prevention (TasP)/TSIMA Coordinator

    About Sonke

    With a full-time staff of 100 people working from offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Agincourt, 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 (see https://genderjustice.org.za).

    This 12 months position will support Sonke’s Community Mobilisation work through the Community Education and Mobilisation (CEM) unit in Bushbuckridge (BBR).

    The CEM unit coordinates and manages all of Sonke’s national educational and community mobilisation work. This position will be responsible for insuring that community mobilising is effectively implemented within the intervention sites and all Tsima partners and processes are supported with the skills and tools needed for the implementation of a Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) intervention.

    About Tsima

    Tsima is a 3-year Community Mobilisation (CM) intervention that is in its second year of implementation, and it is implemented in 8 villages of the Bushbuckridge area in Mpumalanga. The main goal is to mobilise communities to “Activate HIV Treatment as Prevention.” As the implementation agent, Sonke partners with the following partners to complete the research piece: University of the Witwatersrand, University of California – San Francisco, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, and Right to Care. The hypothesis is that if a large enough proportion of people get tested, start treatment, and stay on treatment for HIV in our communities, very few people will become newly infected. Currently, only about 50% of people living with HIV in our communities are on treatment, and rates are much lower for men than for women.

    The Randomized Controlled Trial

    The Tsima programme is being evaluated through a research design called Randomized Control Trial (RCT). The RCT design is recognized worldwide as the best way to test if an intervention works or not. In this type of study design there are two groups, one group that will get the intervention and one group that will not.

    Key duties and responsibilities

    1. Assist with programme design, planning and implementation
    2. Reporting, monitoring and evaluation
    3. Training and capacity building activities
    4. Community mobilisation
    5. Finance and staff management

    1. Programme Design, Planning and Implementation

    • Working with the CEM Unit Manager, provide strategic guidance and leadership to assist with all Tsima project design, planning and implementation, ensuring the overall achievement of the goals and objectives of the programme.
    • Under the guidance of the CEM Unit Manager develop an annual work plan for the team.
    • Oversee the development of technical capacity and transfer of technical expertise to programme staff.
    • Work with the Resource Mobilisation Manager to develop funding proposals, donor reports and budgets.
    • Supervise and manage performance of all members of the team.

    2. Reporting, Monitoring and evaluation

    • Submit all agreed upon reports (project reports, budgets, supervision reports, observation reports, team meeting reports, stakeholder meeting reports, community mobilisation and Community Action Team reports) on a monthly basis.
    • Assist with the development of M&E (Monitoring & Evaluating) indicators under the guidance of the National CEM Unit Manager and in consultation with the partners and ensure that these are integrated in the annual work plan.
    • Assist with collation of M&E documents, including training on how to use registers, pre and post test surveys.
    • Participate in donor telephonic meetings bi-monthly, and attend periodic face to face meetings to report on the status of the project.

    3. Training and Capacity Building Activities

    • Coordinate the necessary induction and ongoing training so that training staff have the skills and knowledge needed to implement popular education methodologies with adults and youth.
    • Assist with and ensure all training staff are well versed in new HIV and gender related development, especially with regards to the law and to the science and politics of HIV prevention, treatment and care.
    • Support trainers and coordinators in the development of facilitation and training skills and evaluate performance in the unit.
    • Build the capacity of local CBOs and NGOs on primary prevention of gender and HIV.

    4. Community Mobilisation

    • Provide oversight on all community mobilisation strategies for the project.
    • Develop and maintain Tsima’s Community Action Team (CAT) model.
    • Engage with community leadership, both formal and traditional.
    • Manage all stakeholder and network relations, building the capacity of organisations and local leadership.

    5. Finance and Staff Management

    • Develop and follow a comprehensive management plan for each Community Mobiliser, visiting them at least once every 3 months and providing support and assistance where needed.
    • Liaise with both the Grants Specialist and Finance Manager on all financial reporting and compliance requirements.
    • Liaising with the Operations Unit; oversee all HR and admin day to day running of the office.
    • Actively manage the performance and development of staff through regular one on one consultation meetings and participating in the bi-annual performance appraisals of staff .

    Qualifications and Experience:

    Education:

    University Degree in Health Sciences, preferably an advanced degree Honours or Masters in health sciences or related field.

    Experience:

    • At least 5 years of experience in the design and implementation of development projects implemented by national and international NGOs/UN bodies/Government;
    • Experience working in research projects on GBV and HIV and AIDS in Southern Africa, preferably including work with men and boys;
    • Experience in training and facilitating learning in M&E with diverse communities in sub-Saharan Africa;
    • Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis and production of reports;
    • Strong training & facilitation skills; and
    • Experience in managing a team of more than 20 people.

    Skills & competencies:

    • Exceptional public speaking and formal presentation skills; including excellent communication skills (written and oral);
    • Strong problem solving skills; self-management and the ability to focus on results for the team and the RCT;
    • In-depth knowledge on community mobilizing gender and development issues;
    • Excellent knowledge of monitoring and the application of methodology;
    • Sensitive and responsive to all partners; is respectful and helpful with donors and project staff;
    • Demonstrates integrity by adhering to Sonke’s values and ethical standards; and
    • Display cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity.

  • MenEngage Africa (MEA) M&E Coordinator

    About Sonke

    With a full-time staff of 100 people working from offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Agincourt, 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 (see www.https://genderjustice.org.za/). This position will support Sonke’s regional work through the International Programmes and Networks (IPN) and M&E Units.

    The IPN unit manages some of Sonke’s regional work and coordinates the MenEngage Africa Regional network. This position will be responsible for insuring both M&E is effectively implemented within the region and all MenEngage Africa partners are supported with the skills and tools they need to monitor, evaluate and report their work efficiently.

    About MenEngage Africa

    MenEngage Africa, which is part of the global MenEngage network, is an alliance of like-minded civil society organisations and UN agencies that work to engage men and boys to achieve gender equality; prevent HIV; promote human rights; and reduce violence at all levels across the continent. It was formed in 2006, and is comprised of a regional network, and related structures, as well as country networks in Africa. At all levels, the network aims to undertake joint programming, research, and policy advocacy activities. Members include a range of partner organisations, including those working on gender-based violence (GBV), sexual abuse and sexual exploitation, women’s rights, human rights of LGBT individuals, youth and child rights and abuse, masculinities, HIV, fatherhood, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), maternal health, and refugees and migrants. MenEngage Africa country networks strive to have strong working relations with local and national government, UN country offices, and the women’s and youth movement (who generally form part of the network). As part of Sonke’s coordinating role within MenEngage Africa, Sonke convenes the regional steering committee and is also responsible for mobilising resources and ensuring that the network remains active and relevant to emerging issues in the region. The network currently has 17 country networks with 10 of them implementing fully funded projects on engaging men and boys

    Key duties and responsibilities

    1. Monitoring and Evaluation
    2. Data capturing and Reporting
    3. Training and Capacity Development
    4. Strategic Networking

    1. Monitoring & Evaluation activities

    In providing support to new and existing regional projects related to MenEngage in the IPN unit, the incumbent will:

    • Coordinate the data collection of quarterly and annual reports from sub –grantees;
    • Be responsible for data analysis, reporting and data dissemination to various stakeholders;
    • Assist with data management processes and management of M&E system.
    • Contribute to the development of the M&E standard operation 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;
    • Assist with the development of results based management frameworks;
    • Annual review of M-theory of change
    • Monitor and evaluate overall progress on achievement of results;
    • Monitor the sustainability of the projects’ results;
    • Provide feedback to project managers on project strategies and activities;
    • Suggest strategies to the project management for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of projects by identifying bottlenecks in completing project activities and developing plans to minimize or eliminate such bottlenecks;
    • Report monthly, quarterly, bi-annually and annually, progress on all project activities to the Research and M&E Manager;
    • Conduct organisational capacity assessment for MEA partner organizations;
    • Provide inputs, information and statistics for quarterly, annual and other reports to unit management;
    • Participate in annual project reviews and planning workshops and assist the Project Manager in preparing relevant reports;
    • Support monitoring and evaluation of the effects and impact of projects;
    • Assist project personnel with M&E tools and support them with sub-grantees; and
    • Perform other duties that may be required;

    Measurable outputs and performance indicators

    • Preparation of monthly reports;
    • Assist project coordinators in preparing other relevant reports;
    • Organize and conduct training on M&Efor project and MEA partners;
    • Assist project coordinators in the preparation of reports on the findings and lessons learned from project innovations;
    • Assist project managers in preparing monthly and quarterly reports on project progress based on
    • M&E reports on project activities;
    • Prepare Issues Log and Risk Log for all projects; and
    • Prepare and maintain data base for purposes of learning and knowledge management.

    2. Training and Capacity Development

    In this function, the M&E Coordinator will focus on skills building both within Sonke and across the MenEngage Network. Several different tasks and constituencies are of potential interest. As appropriate and agreed to by IPN and M&E unit, the incumbent will:

    • Develop tools and resources in research and M&E for use by Sonke and MenEngage programmes staff;
    • Be part of the regional Technical Support Team based in the IPN unit and responsible for MenEngage Africa; and
    • Conduct regular Organisational capacity assessments, Technical Assessment and manage close out function among MenEngage partners including those implementing MEA funded projects.

    3. Strategic networking

    • Attend key research meetings and international conferences to represent Sonke’s regional research portfolio and MEA network, and
    • Identify and collaborate with strategic partners and institutions in research and evaluation.

    Qualifications and Experience:

    Education

    University Degree preferably or advanced diploma in Management Information Systems (MIS), Research, M&E or related field.

    Experience Required

    • At least 5 years of experience in the design and implementation of M&E in development projects implemented by international NGOs/UN bodies/ Government;
    • Experience working in collaborative and team research projects on gender, violence, and HIV and AIDS in Southern Africa, preferably including work with men and boys;
    • Experience in training and facilitating learning in M&E with diverse communities in sub-Saharan Africa;
    • Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis and production of reports;
    • Proven ICT skills, especially in the use of various MIS software using database software;
    • Expertise in analyzing data using statistical software; and
    • Strong training & facilitation skills.

    Skills Required

    • Ability to develop M&E frameworks for new funding proposals;
    • Ability to present research findings in formats relevant to communities and partners;
    • Exceptional public speaking and formal presentation skills;
    • Strong problem solving skills;
    • In-depth knowledge on M&E, gender and development issues;
    • Excellent knowledge of monitoring and the application of methodology; Good understanding of
    • capacity assessment methodologies and excellent ability to identify significant capacity building opportunities;
    • Self-Management and the ability to focus on results for the team
    • Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive constructive attitude;
    • Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
    • Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
    • Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view; and
    • Has excellent communication skills (written and oral); Sensitive and responsive to all partners;
    • is respectful and helpful with donors and project staff.

    Competencies

    • Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of Sonke and MenEngage
    • Demonstrates integrity by Sonke’s values and ethical standards
    • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
    • Organises and accurately completes multiple tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources and multiple reporting relationships;
    • Plans, coordinates and organises workload while remaining aware of changing priorities and competing deadlines;
    • Establishes, builds and maintains effective working relationships with staff and partners to facilitate the provision of support; and
    • Knowledge Management and Learning.

     

  • Programme Specialist: Child Rights & Positive Parenting

    Working from offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Agincourt, Mpumalanga, and with nearly one hundred community action teams across the country, Sonke works across Africa to strengthen government, civil society and citizen capacity to promote gender equality and human rights, prevent domestic and sexual violence and reduce the spread and impact of HIV andAIDS.

    Applications for the Child Rights and Positive Parenting programme specialist is hereby invited.

    About the position

    Sonke is looking for an experienced and committed individual within the organisation to serve as the Child Rights and Positive Parenting (CRPP) programme specialist. This position provides technical support to deepen the intersection of gender transformation and work for children’s rights in four countries: Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda and South Africa, and ensures that this happens within the ambit of the MenEngage Africa network. The position is therefore aligned to the Sonke International Programmes and Networkign (IPN) unit. In South Africa, a significant focus of the position will be on coalition building and stakeholder management with the children’s rights and gender transformation sectors of the country. This is a full-time position to be based either in Johannesburg or Cape Town Office. This is a position that has potential for career development and increasing responsibilities.

    About the CRPP portfolio in Sonke

    Sonke’s Child Rights And Positive Parenting (CRPP) cross-cutting portfolio works with all of Sonke’s units to advance our work to end violence against children and to promote child rights and gender-equitable, non-violent and positive parenting. The main programme within the portfolio is the MenCare Global Fatherhood campaign, which Sonke co-cordinates with Promundo. Various countries in the MenEngage Africa network implement MenCare and MenCare+ activities to respond to children’s rights issues facing many African countries. a regional network of non-governmental organisations and UN agencies that work to engage men and boys to achieve gender equality. Formed in 2006 and comprised of over 15 country networks, MEA works in partnership to promote the engagement of men and boys in achieving gender equality, preventing HIV, promoting human rights and reducing violence at all levels across the continent, including questioning the structural barriers to gender inequalities.

    The CRPP portfolio also extends beyond MenCare. Amongst other advocacy goals, in South Africa, together with the Positive Discipline Working Group, Sonke drives a positive discipline campaign and we are working to achieve an amendment to the Children’s Act to establish a full ban on corporal punishment in all settings in early 2015. In the Africa region, we are working with civil society organisations and networks connected to MenEngage Africa to promote children’s rights and especially to prevent violence against children by engaging men and boys.

    Key duties and responsibilities

    Under the supervision of the CRPP portfolio manager, the incumbent will carry out the following tasks:

    1. Coalition building, external representation, networking and partnerships

    • Lead in the overall development and coordination of a strategic coalition on the intersection of gender transformation and children’s rights in South Africa.
    • Facilitate the development of an advocacy strategy for the coalition, including organising strategy meetings and national seminars for the sharing of good practices;
    • Strengthen collaboration with key partners from child rights, women’s rights, and other social justice movements, UN agencies and government at national level, to support joint campaign and advocacy activities in South Africa;
    • Ensure the continued development and sustaining of new relationships with stakeholders, potential and existing partners in order to further the work of the strategic coalition.
    • Support fundraising initiatives at national and regional level for sustaining this process;
    • Monitor, analyse and report on developments in the above-mentioned sectors.

    2. Programme coordination

    • S/he will be a crucial member of the technical support team within Sonke’s IPN unit. The team implements efforts to strengthen and deepen the impact of work with men and boys for gender equality and child rights across Sub- Saharan Africa through the MenEngage Africa Network. A special focus will be given to partner organizations in South Africa, Ethiopia, Tanzania and Uganda.
    • Develop and implement a child protection policy and process, based on the Oak Foundation Six Principles and Save the Children’s child safeguarding protocol, within Sonke.
    • S/he should also support MEA focus countries to strengthen their community mobilisation work through capacity building and training on MenCare and Oak Foundation Six Principles methodologies.

    3. Resource Mobilisation and Donor relations

    • Support resource mobilisation strategies to support the continuation and expansion of CRPP and IPN work;
    • Support CRPP and IPN colleagues to contribute actively to Sonke’s broader resource mobilization efforts, including submission of regular funding proposals; and ensure timely completion and submission of high quality project and donor reports.
    • Support Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) processes within CRPP and the IPN unit and maintain links with the organization’s M&E team.
    • Maintain a proper filing system at all times.

    4. Qualifications, experience, and Competencies

    • Experience as an activist in children’s rights and women’s rights movements is highly preferred.
    • Experience in promoting child rights, gender equality, preventing domestic and sexual violence and addressing HIV and AIDS, including work with men and boys, preferably in Southern Africa;
    • Exceptional coalition building skills and experience, with a good familiarity of relevant organisations in South Africa.
    • Strong people skills with the ability to work under pressure;
    • Excellent project planning and management skills with the ability to prioritize time and work effectively;
    • Good report writing skills, ability to make presentations coupled with strong problem solving and public speaking skills;
    • Pays attention to detail, displays a high level of integrity, able to multi-task and is deadline driven;
    • Ability to work independently, as well as in a team;
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across diverse cultural backgrounds;
    • Innovative and creative, able to see new opportunities; is reflective and open to learning.
    • Above average competence in the use of computerised packages. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications; i.e. Access, Excel, Word, Powerpoint; and
    • Willingness to travel within South Africa and internationally.

  • Communications Manager

    Working from offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Agincourt, Mpumalanga, and with nearly one hundred community action teams across the country, Sonke works across Africa to strengthen government, civil society and citizen capacity to promote gender equality and human rights, prevent domestic and sexual violence and reduce the spread and impact of HIV and AIDS.

    Sonke is looking for a committed and experienced individual to fill the position of Communications Manager:

    Overview of Responsibilities

    The Communications Manager has the direct responsibility of defining Sonke’s overall communications strategy in South Africa and the region. The Communications Manager will play a strong role in helping to guide and develop Sonke’s advocacy campaigns. The incumbent will manage the organization’s identity and image, media relations, including mass media; documentation and reporting of the organization’s activities; community and social media; support materials development; provide training to Sonke staff and partners on media advocacy, and contribute to developing the national, regional and global advocacy campaigns. This is a management position, supervising a team of five staff members based in both the Cape Town and JHB offices.

    Qualifications

    Masters degree in the social sciences, with a strong preference for Journalism, Public Health, or Human Rights degrees, and must be fluent in spoken and written English and must have proven written skills. A background in journalism and/or active contacts amongst media institutions is a requirement. Experience in having worked in a complex human rights, public health and/or development environment is required. Expertise in any of the following areas will be of benefit: gender equality, gender-based violence, sexual and reproductive health and rights, democracy, governance; peace and conflict; children’s rights, human rights. Fluency in French, Swahili or Portuguese is desirable.

  • Accountant

    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 Accountant who will be responsible for assisting with budgeting, establishing and maintaining financial policies and procedures, implementing internal control systems, maintaining financial records, preparing financial project reports and assist with the preparation of management reports. The Accountant will ensure compliance with Sonke’s accounting policies and procedures, various donor procedures and regulatory requirements.

    Key duties and responsibilities

    1. Budgeting and cash flow forecast

    • Monitor monthly cash flow forecasts and funding requests in line with approved activity plans;
    • Support the Finance and Sub-Awards Unit Manager with the preparation of annual organisational budgets;
    • Assist budget holders with the drafting of budgets and advise on over and under expenditure;
    • Monitor of budgets;
    • Prepare variance reports on a monthly basis and ensure consistent interaction with program staff in relation to these reports;
    • Monitor expenditure against the programme budget; and
    • Attend monthly budget holder meetings.

    2. Accounting and reporting

    • Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual donor reports;
    • Attend to day to day financial control processes and accounting procedures;
    • Control account reconciliations;
    • Review partner financial reports & conduct monitoring visits to partner organisations;
    • Lead and coordinate month end processes;
    • Maintain a Fixed Asset Register; and
    • Process monthly bank reconciliations.

    3. Compliance and financial policies and procedures

    • Facilitate transfer of funds to partner organisations;
    • Assist with VAT submissions to SARS;
    • Lead and undertake proper filing and safekeeping of financial documentation;
    • Participate in monthly budget holder meetings and guide project managers on project status burn rate;
    • Ensure adherence to policies and procedures by all partners;
    • Review sub grantees financial reports;
    • Set up payments for approval on online banking system and file supporting documentation;
    • Prepare all other journals and posting of payment vouchers including deposit of income and cash refunds journals, payroll and general journals and ensure they are correctly and timeously captured in the accounting system as stipulated in the financial guidelines;
    • Assist with the preparation for project and annual audits and liaise with auditors; and
    • Perform any other duties assigned by the Finance & Sub-Awards Unit Manager.

    Education, experience and competencies

    • Bachelor of Commerce degree.
    • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar position with excellent knowledge of the NGO sector in South Africa.
    • Strong computer skills especially with MS Word, Excel, Pastel Evolution and other related packages.
    • Self-starter, experience working with multi-donors.
    • Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues.
    • Problem-solving skills, the ability to work under pressure, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
    • 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.
    • Willingness to travel outside South Africa.

  • Programmes Director: Regional Capacity Building

    About Sonke

    With a full-time staff of 100 people working from offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Agincourt, 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 (see https://genderjustice.org.za/).

    The Programmes Director: Regional Capacity Building manages the International Programmes Unit (IPN), Sexual Reproductive Health Rights Portfolio (SRHR), and the Child Rights and Positive Parenting (CRPP) Portfolio, is a member of Sonke’s Directors team and reports to the Executive Director. This person will manage the IPN Unit, and Sonke’s broader Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and the CRPP portfolios as per the KPA’s set out below. This position is a member of Sonke’s full management team.

    Key duties and responsibilities

    1. Staff Management and operational oversight
      • Provides strategic leadership for Sonke’s regional work; including oversight of three areas of work: International Programmes and Network (IPN) Unit, the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Portfolio (SRHR), and the Child Rights and Positive Parenting Portfolio (CRPP),
      • Supervises the IPN Unit Manager, SRHR Portfolio Manager and the CRPP Portfolio Manager overseeing the effective development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and sharing of the work of the IPN Unit, SRHR & CRPP Portfolios, including achievements of donor specific commitments & conducts periodic performance appraisals;
      • Hires and supervises consultants where necessary;
      • Works with unit managers in the recruitment, selection, induction and development of employees in these teams;
      • Provides financial oversight and ensures the IPN Unit, SRHR & CRPP Portfolios adhere to budget and financial management, auditing processes, and holds regular communication with the finance team; and
      • Supports M&E processes within IPN, SRHR & CRPP Portfolios and maintaining links with the organization’s M&E team.
    2. Senior Management
      • Supports the overall growth and strategic development of the organisation;
      • Participates in meetings convened for programme directors, including SMT and FMT meetings, annual operational planning processes and board meetings;
      • Provides quality control for reports submitted to SMT and FMT on behalf of the IPN unit, SRHR & CRPP Portfolios; and
      • Links with other units within the organisation to support collaboration and information sharing.
    3. International and Regional Programmes and Networking, including MenEngage Africa and MenEngage Global activities
      • Help craft the vision for Sonke’s gender equality work across Africa, including policy development, advocacy and community education approaches;
      • Provide regular supervision and strategic support to the MenEngage Africa leadership and team;
      • Attends, supports and guides MenEngage Africa operational activities; and
      • Supports the long term sustainability for the MenEngage network at country and regional levels within Arica.
      • Participate in global MenEngage meetings and processes
    4. Sexual and Reproductive Health and SRHR/HIV linkages
      • Provides regular supervision and strategic support to Sonke’s SRHR team.
      • Supports the SRHR team to integrate a strong focus on SRHR within existing Sonke work, harmonizing related efforts across the organisation and building staff skills;
      • Supports and strengthens Sonke’s SRHR training, materials development and advocacy, in collaboration with relevant colleagues;
      • Links Sonke with regional and global processes on SRHR, and seeks to develop strategic partnerships with existing civil society and governmental providers;
      • Represents Sonke as part of the regional and global MenEngage and SRHR campaign.
    5. Child Rights and Positive Parenting Portfolio
      • Provide strategic support to the manager of the Child Rights and Positive Parenting portfolio on the development of regional campaigns and activities aimed at ending violence against children, including banning corporal punishment, and at fostering positive, engaged and non-violent parenting; and
      • Assist with coalition building and networking with key regional children’s rights partners and contribute to fundraising and grants management.
    6. External Representation, networking and partnerships
      • Participates and networks in external meetings and events at national, regional and global levels on behalf of Sonke and the MenEngage network;
      • Address the media on behalf of Sonke when required to;
      • Strengthens collaboration with key partners from other social justice movements, United Nations agencies and government at national, regional and global levels, to support joint campaign and advocacy activities;
      • Ensures the continued development and sustaining of new relationships with stakeholders, potential and existing partners in order to further the work of programme units; and
      • Networks strategically with existing community networks, educational institutions, NPOs and government.
    7. Resource Mobilisation and Donor relations
      • Specifically manage donor relations for IPN, SRHR & CRPP, in conjunction with colleagues, including developing and implementation of annual fundraising plan;
      • Lead on fundraising, and raise funds to support the continuation and expansion of IPN, SRHR and CRPP work;
      • Work with the Resource Mobilisation Manager, Executive Director and other colleagues to contribute actively to Sonke’s broader resource mobilization efforts, including submission of regular funding proposals; and
      • Work with direct line reports and other colleagues to ensure timely completion and submission of high quality project and donor reports.

    Competencies

    • Excellent organizational and planning skills with the ability to prioritize time and work effectively;
    • Exceptional networking skills & strong people skills with the ability to work under pressure;
    • Highly-motivated, confident communicator with the ability to engage with people at all levels;
    • Pays attention to detail, displays a high level of integrity, able to multi-task and is deadline driven;
    • Ability to work independently, as well as in a team;
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across diverse cultural backgrounds;
    • Innovative and creative, able to see new opportunities; is reflective and open to learning.

    Qualifications and experience

    • Advanced degree, preferably LLM, MPH, or PhD in public health, health and human rights, development, or extensive related experience
    • Minimum of eight years experience in a senior management position and in a similar sized or larger organisation;
    • Ability to delegate tasks and responsibilities and follow up regularly;
    • Extensive experience working with advocacy organisations in South and Southern Africa;
    • Experience in promoting gender equality, preventing domestic and sexual violence and addressing HIV and AIDS, including work with men, preferably in Southern Africa;
    • Significant experience with donor liaison, strategy and proposal development is essential;
    • Budgeting and financial management skills. Proven ability to interpret financial statements that contributes to strategic decision making;
    • Good report writing skills, ability to make presentations coupled with strong problem solving and public speaking skills;
    • Knowledge of funding requirements, ability to monitor and ensure compliance with requirements;
    • Knowledge of generally accepted good practice in organisations in terms of Finance, HR, procurement and risk management;
    • Proven success in managing a team of professionals for an extended period of time;
    • Experience with taking ownership for strategic planning, reporting and review in a medium sized organisation;
    • Above average competence in the use of computerised packages. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications; i.e. Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint; and
    • Willingness to travel within South Africa and internationally.