Manager – Community Development

The Early Learning Resource Unit (ELRU), a NGO administered by the Cape Educational Trust, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Manager: Community Development to be based in the Western Cape. The successful candidate will manage the ELRU community development programmes.

Responsibilities:

* Manage a small team

* Negotiate and liaise with community stakeholders and government officials

* Support procurement and manage delivery on funder contracts and tenders

* Train when required and contribute to training materials design and research

* Engage in advocacy

* Support PR and marketing of the organisation

* Travel occasionally

Requirements:

* Child and family / Early child health / ECD experience and qualifications

* Experience as a manager

* Experience as a trainer

* Report writing skills

* Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

* Willingness to prioritise and commit to management

* Qualifications to provide training within the team

* The ability to work independently as well as in a team

* A valid driver's licence.

The successful applicant will form part of the management team.

To apply for this position, please forward CVs to the Operations Manager, P O Box 36353, Glosderry, 7702 or email to adele [at] elru [dot] co.