Senior Programmes Officer

The Lesbian and Gay Equality Project (LGEP) - formerly the National Coalition for Gay and Lesbian Equality - is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation that works towards achieving full legal and social freedom, dignity and equality for lesbian, transgender, gay and bisexual (LGBT) people in South Africa. 

The LGEP's vision is that of a just and democratic South Africa, free from all forms of social oppression, discrimination and exclusion, in which all citizens and popular forces are engaged democratic participants, able to claim their full citizenship and rights. We envisage a South Africa, in which there is full social liberation, and equality, characterised by a vibrant and self-sustaining popular democracy. 

Since mid-2008, the organisation has been engaged in a year-long strategic reorientation process. The process will be completed in July 2009. Out of this process, the organisation is consolidating a long-term strategic plan. This strategic plan repositions the purpose, vision, strategy and programmes of the organisation in light of the broader national and global social, economic and political contexts.

As part of implementing the strategic plan, the LGEP is now seeking to employ a Senior Programmes Officer whose main responsibilities will be:

• Providing high-level strategic and programmatic support to the Executive Director;
• Development, coordination and resourcing of programmes and workplans in terms of the organisation's new strategic plan;
• Coordination and integration of current programmes and activities (community-based social mobilisation, activist support and training, lobbying and advocacy, campaigns) into the organisation's new strategic plan;
• Public representation of the organisation in the media and relevant networks; and
• Effective documentation of organisational processes and activities.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant professional and activist experience and qualifications;
• Strong ability and experience in strategic planning, programme management, fundraising, reporting, monitoring and evaluation;
• Three to five years work experience in social movements and/or NGOs;
• Must have progressive and critical knowledge of current social, political and economic challenges facing the country and LGBT people;
• Excellent computer literacy skills and experience (Email, Internet, MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Publisher);
• Proficient in written English; Zulu and/or Sotho proficiency will be an advantage; and
• A valid driver's licence

The incumbent, who will report to the Executive Director, must possess good inter-personal skills; be self-motivated and work well as part of a team, able to deal with pressure.

We offer an attractive salary package that is negotiable depending on qualifications and experience.

The LGEP's employment policies promote the affirmation of out LGBTI people. The LGEP also encourages progressive non-LGBTI applicants.

SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS

Please send your comprehensive CV along with a motivating covering letter, as well as the names and contact details of 3 references. Applicants may submit their applications by post, hand delivery, email or fax as below.

Attention:

The Executive Director, Lesbian and Gay Equality Project

Postal address: P O Box 27811, Yeoville, 2143 

Physical address: 36 Grafton Road, corner Hopkins, Yeoville

Fax: 086 652 9523 

Email: phumi [at] equality [dot] org [dot] za">phumi [at] equality [dot] org [dot] za