Product Developer/ Field Facilitator

Application Deadline: 
10 Oct 2008
Khumbulani Craft, an organisation with the purpose of contributing towards poverty alleviation through the design, production, marketing and sale of traditional and contemporary craft, seeks to employ a Product Developer/ Field Facilitator to be based in KwaZulu-Natal.
Job Description: 
Khumbulani Craft, an organisation with the purpose of contributing towards poverty alleviation through the design, production, marketing and sale of traditional and contemporary craft, seeks to employ a Product Developer/ Field Facilitator to be based in KwaZulu-Natal.

Knowledge

* Understanding of craft development programmes
* Understanding basic design principles
* Understanding of or willingness to learn community liaison and local structures
* Understanding of or willingness to learn rural development
* Understanding of basic business skills

Skills

* Organisational and basic administration skills
* Product development skills
* Problem solving skills
* Communication skills
* Ability to transfer basic business skills to beneficiaries

Personal attributes

* Demonstrate an understanding of or willingness to learn community development
* Receptive to new ideas and suggestions
* Must be able to work under pressure
* Must be able to work both effectively in a team and on own
* Must show initiative and be a self-starter

Essential Requirements

* Appropriate qualification
* Relevant experience
* Computer literacy
* Driver's license
* Willing to travel
* Zulu and English speaking
* Initiative

To apply for this position, please forward a detailed CV to jane [at] khumbulani [dot] co [dot] za or fax to 011 781 6755.