Media and Information Manager

The person is responsible for the production, collation, compilation and dissemination of current and relevant content for Women'sNet's website and print publications. They will also manage internal information, offering support to project staff, and collating internal information reports for funders, partners and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

1. Maintaining the Women'sNet website including content development and updating, or developing new site sections as and when required

2. Ensuring that all Women'sNet's online and printed products reflect the Women'sNet brand

3. Managing the work of the Women'sNet Intern and project staff's use of information - ensuring that our work is reflected in our website

4. Meeting requests from external organisations for assistance and advice regarding content and information management and capacity building

5. Meeting the information needs of Women'sNet projects, conducting desk top research and coordinating materials development

6. Designing and implementing communication strategies for Women'sNet projects and programmes

7. Keeping abreast of hardware and software changes and updates to keep Women'sNet systems on the cutting edge of ICTs

8. Liaising with the media and maintaining a high profile for Women'sNet

9. Occasional training on information management, strategic use of ICTs and other related capacity building

10. Participating in Women'sNet's strategic planning, decision-making processes and internal capacity building

Requirements

1. Relevant qualification in communications, development, gender or related studies (or proven work experience)

2. Excellent writing, research and presentation skills

3. Sound experience in information management

4. Experience in working in an NGO environment

5. Highly developed planning, networking and interpersonal skills

6. Sound experience in using ICTs and applying its development use, and an enthusiasm for technology

7. Experience in and an understanding of the developmental challenges facing South African women

Send a motivation letter, detailing your experience and why you are applying as well as your CV to: sallys [at] womensnet [dot] org [dot] za or fax to 0866 378 235.

Deadline for applications:Friday 15th August 2008
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.