Job Title:	Non Profit Executive Director		Job Category:	Senior Management
Location:	Cape Town, South Africa		Travel Required:	Occasional
Level/Salary Range:	Negotiable based on experience		Position Type:	12 Month contract, flexi-time
HR Contact:	Wendy Wiemers		Date posted:	November 10, 2009
			Posting Expires:	January 31, 2010
Applications Accepted By:
Fax or E-mail: 021-674-3924 or wendy@sikhulasonke.org.za Subject Line: Executive Director position Attention: Wendy Wiemers		Mail: The Board of Directors Sikhula Sonke ECD P.O. Box 23122 Claremont 7708
Organisation Description: Sikhula Sonke ECD is a Non Profit Organisation that was born out of a project of Claremont Methodist Church in 2001. Our mission statement is as follows: Sikhula Sonke's primary reason for existence is to offer free early childhood development training and support to the parents, caregivers and pre-school teachers of young children in the Khayelitsha township of Cape Town, South Africa. Our organisation has a strong Christian ethos. Please look at our website for more information at www.sikhulasonke.org.za. A detailed job description is available on request.
Job Description
Role and Responsibilities Program development and administration Financial Management Communications and Public Relations Human Resource Management Fundraising Board administration and support   Qualifications and Education Requirements Minimum of two years experience working in a non-profit organization, including supervising paid and volunteer staff and working with a volunteer Chairman and Board of Directors. Bachelor's degree in a related field. Successful experience raising money and managing fundraising programs. Proven ability to obtain grant funding. Experience in non-profit fiscal management, including fund accounting, budgeting, and grant management. Other Skills required Demonstrated ability in written and oral communications and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to develop and execute a strategic plan. Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Computer skills (M.S. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Pastel, internet, etc.). Understanding and basic knowledge of early childhood development.   PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS A leader who can articulate a vision and motivate people to act with a shared vision. An individual whose style is at once decisive and direct as well as collegial and approachable. A person who is accessible, supportive, and flexible. An executive with a "hands on" approach to work and a passion for results. A good listener who inspires confidence and trust and is open to ideas of others. An excellent manager who respects and supports the capabilities and independence of staff and volunteer leadership. A person with integrity, a good sense of humor, and a high level of energy.