The Sikhula Sonke Blog

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

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.

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