Vacancy announcements
[CLOSED] SOS Children's Villages Namibia, Director: Fundraising & Communications (External Relations)
CLOSING DATE: 14 July 2023
Position Title: Director: Fundraising & Communications (External Relations)
PURPOSE: SOS Children’s Village Namibia seeks to employ the services of a Director to be responsible for fundraising and strategic communications at its National Office in Windhoek. The position holder will provide leadership in all areas of fund development and communications. This includes fundraising through proposal writing, individual and corporate giving as well as online communications.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Post-graduate Degree or equivalent - ideally in marketing, communications, international development, public policy, business administration or other social science fields.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in fundraising/resource mobilisation, grants management and national advocacy. At least 3 years in senior management position.
- Proven track record of successfully managing fundraising campaigns and developing effective communication strategies.
- Familiarity with the NGO sector will be an added advantage.
- Drivers Licence
Interested persons should email their detailed CVs with three contactable references and supporting documentation to recruitment.hr@sos-namibia.org before 14 July 2023. Previously disadvantaged persons and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Read/Download the full vacancy announcement from the SOS Children's Villages Namibia by clicking here: https://www.civic264.org.na/images/pdf/2023/7/Director_Fundraising_and_Communications-28_June_2023.pdf
[CLOSED] SOS Children's Villages Namibia, Head of Finance
CLOSING DATE: 31 March 2023
Position Title: Head of Finance
PURPOSE: Directs the financial function within SOS CV Namibia ensuring the sound financial management of the organisation at all levels. Ensures full compliance with SOS financial procedures and standard accounting practises. Leads the finance team within the organisation providing guidance and control as necessary. Ensures all finance staff are properly selected, trained, and equipped to fulfil their function.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Honours degree in Accounting or equivalent professional qualifications like CIMA, ACCA etc.
- Relevant +5 years’ experience, at least 3 years in senior position
- Able to work under minimum supervision
- Drivers Licence
Interested persons should send their detailed CV’s including present position with three (3) contactable references and supporting documentation to: Magret Kamati at recruitment.hr@sos-namibia.org, 061-222457.
Namibians from designated groups and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applications that do not meet the criteria will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Valid Police Clearance will be required for shortlisted candidates only.
Read/Download the full vacancy announcement from the SOS Children's Villages Namibia by clicking here: https://www.civic264.org.na/images/pdf/2023/3/SOS_Vacancies_HEAD_OF_FINANCE.pdf
[CLOSED] SOS Children's Villages Namibia, Programme Sponsorship Officer (PSO)
CLOSING DATE: Friday, 3 March 2023
Position Title: Programme Sponsorship Officer (PSO)
Location: Tsumeb
Supervisor: Head of Fundraising & Communications (FDC)
PURPOSE: The Programme Sponsorship Coordinator will be responsible for all sponsorship work at village level. This entails handling report writing information, digital content of SOS Children and other important events for the sponsorship and general communication. S/he will be the immediate link with the SOS Children, SOS mother, other beneficiaries in different programmes and the concerned SOS staff regarding sponsorship and fundraising information at village level. Therefore, s/he will be expected to collect reliable information, take standard pictures and video content as per SOS Children’s Villages Guidelines and submit the aforementioned to the National Sponsorship Coordinator on predetermined due dates. The programme sponsorship coordinator will further be responsible to provide a lead in all fund development activities and communications of the location as guided by the Village Manager.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- An appropriate diploma in Media, Public Relations, Communications or actively related.
- At least Two (2) Years of post-diploma experience
- Basic photography/videography skills
- A proven track record working with content creation-based industry
- Proficient in MS Office Suite and Word processing.
- Strong creative and professional writing skills plus good editing skills
Interested persons should send their detailed CV’s with three (3) contactable references and supporting documentation to: Magret Kamati at recruitment.hr@sos-namibia.org
Read/Download the full vacancy announcement from the SOS Children's Villages Namibia by clicking here: https://www.civic264.org.na/images/pdf/2023/3/PSC_Sponsorship_Advert_2023.docx
[CLOSED] SOS Children's Villages Namibia, Individual Giving Officer (IGO)
Kindly note that the below information is the shortened advert and interested persons must request the full job description from Magret Kamati at recruitment.hr@sos-namibia.org
CLOSING DATE: Friday, 3 March 2023
Position Title: Individual Giving Officer (IGO)
Location: Windhoek
Supervisor: Head of Fundraising & Communications (FDC)
PURPOSE: Provide a Lead on all individuals giving activities to fund the relevant programmes, investments and costs of the Member Association.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- A Degree in marketing, sales, media (NQA 7) or any appropriate qualification linked to the relevant experience
- 2-3 years verified experience and results in the field of direct marketing (especially face-to-face, and or telemarketing) fundraising or sales
- Verified experience and results in leading a team that focus on sales or individual engagements
- Interaction skills
- Conflict Resolution
Additional Requirements
- As this position is one of Business Development, your application should be in the form of a Proposal to SOS Children‘s Villages Namibia, outlining your value proposition to us. The format, content and length of the proposal is entirely at your discretion.
- In order to be considered for the position, we will be looking to understand who you are, what you plan to do and how you plan to do it, with evidence of your skills to do so.
- Please note: Failure to follow these instructions may invalidate your application.
Interested persons should send their detailed CV’s with three (3) contactable references and supporting documentation to Magret Kamati at recruitment.hr@sos-namibia.org you must request for full job description Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Read/Download the full vacancy announcement from the SOS Children's Villages Namibia by clicking here: https://www.civic264.org.na/images/pdf/2023/3/Individual_Giving_Officer_2023.docx
[CLOSED] UNCAC Coalition, Regional Coordinator for Sub-Saharan Africa
The UNCAC Coalition is hiring a remote part-time consultant to join its team as a Regional Coordinator for Sub-Saharan Africa. The consultant will support outreach, communications, advocacy and research activities of the UNCAC Coalition in the Sub-Saharan Africa region.
- Based: remotely
- Estimated time required: On average approximately 6 to 10 hours of work per week, with expected peak times, including in the first weeks of the contract and leading up to and during the Conference of the States Parties to the UNCAC (CoSP) in December 2023 in the USA. Willingness to travel to this conference is required. We are looking for this to be a long-term consultancy role.
- Compensation: This is a consultancy position. The envisaged compensation for this role is 18 € / hour worked. The agreed rate may be higher, based on relevant expertise and experience. The consultant is responsible to pay all applicable taxes and social contributions.
- Application: To apply, please fill out this application form <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdKux0jmMnYasRQQ4xwPuFREF1U9mKH95uW2wnKz1ed5V3TzA/viewform>, and send your CV (PDF, English, maximum two pages, no pictures), a letter of motivation (one page, PDF, English), including information about your availability and any potential conflicts of interest (in particular, other employers or clients you work for), and a relevant writing sample of no more than two pages (PDF, English) to jobs@uncaccoalition.org with the subject line “Regional Coordinator – Sub-Saharan Africa”.
- Deadline: 27 February 2023
- Starting date: as soon as possible
Your profile:
- You speak and write English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Advanced knowledge of French is considered a strong plus.
- You have a strong understanding of anti-corruption, in particular, policy areas covered by the UNCAC. Experience with UNCAC-related fora and processes is a plus.
- You have a minimum of two years of experience working with civil society organizations in your region, ideally in a context related to good governance, anti-corruption and/or human rights.
- Strong interest in and knowledge of political developments in your region, in particular relating to good governance and anti-corruption.
- You write very well, enjoy communicating (online and offline) and engaging others.
- You can be diplomatic, moderate discussions and encourage others to join and contribute to discussions.
- You are diligent, organized, self-motivated, reliable and pay attention to details.
- You have a high level of integrity and can represent the values of the UNCAC Coalition and its mission.
- You are from the Sub-Saharan Africa region and are preferably based in the region.
Click on the following link for more details: https://uncaccoalition.org/get-involved/work-with-us/
[CLOSED] Civil Society Information Centre Namibia, Coordinator
The Civil Society Information Centre Namibia (CIVIC +264), a voluntary association of Namibian Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), requires the services of a Coordinator to manage the programmes of a central hub to promote the sharing of information and knowledge for, by and among Civil Society Organisations in Namibia.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To design, develop and deliver interventions that promote information collection, dissemination and networking with and among civil society organisations in Namibia.
APPLICANTS SHOULD
- be familiar with Namibia’s CSO environment and knowledgeable about current affairs
- have proven administrative and organisational skills
- have excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)
- have minute-taking and project-reporting skills
- have relevant IT skills and be meticulously precise in data capturing
- have fundraising skills
- be punctual, reliable, goal-oriented and committed
- have a valid driver's licence
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences; Political Science/Administrative Studies, Project Management or related discipline
Desirable: Post-graduate studies in a relevant discipline
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The successful candidate will be stationed in Windhoek but travel throughout the country. Remuneration will be offered commensurate with skills and experience.
APPLICATIONS
Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter as well as a detailed CV containing the names and contact details of three references. Applications should be emailed to info@civic264.org.na or hand delivered to CIVIC +264, House of Democracy, 70-72 Dr Frans Indongo Street, Windhoek no later than 17h00 on Monday, 16 January 2023.
[CLOSED] SOS Children's Villages Namibia, National Director
CLOSING DATE: 31st, October 2022
Position Title: National Director
Location: Windhoek, Namibia
Supervisor: Board Chairperson / Children’s Villages International Representative
PURPOSE: The National Director leads, manages and develops the National Association (NA) as its chief executive, ensuring effective delivery of programmes and services to children and young people, families and communities within the frame of the international SOS Children’s Villages organization’s vision, mission, values and strategy. Through seeking governmental subsidies and funding, international / national grants as well as through fundraising he / she maximizes the financial self-sufficiency of the National Association (and the ability to financially support other National Associations) according to the potential in the country. In addition, the job incumbent ensures the effective overall direction, operations and performance of the National Association (NA), by developing and executing core programme and financial strategies that lead to the sustainability of the organization. Furthermore, National Director leads and develops the NA with the support from leadership (Board and Management), to ensure effective delivery of programmes and services to programme participants.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Public Policy and Social Sciences, A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
- At least 10 years’ experience in developmental work at senior management and leadership positions
- A good understanding of child rights and child development issues in a developing country.
- Experience in developing, nurturing and implementing social development programmes and fund raising through establishment of long-term partnerships with stakeholders.
- Strong influential and executive leadership style, be an articulate and confident manager able to spur confidence in the organization, working closely with the Board of Trustees.
- Notable success working with and building high performance and successful teams in a multi-cultural setting.
- Excellent networking ability, persuasive communication, marketing and fundraising skills. A successful record of accomplishment working with and building high-performance teams in a multi-cultural setting.
- Strong managerial and implementation skills.
- Strong strategic awareness, integrating environmental developments, future orientation and a pragmatic view into operational planning and day-to-day work.
- Proactive decision-making based on sound analysis and excellent communication skills.
- Fluent oral/written English skills required, Namibian local languages preferred.
- Computer literate
If you believe you are the right candidate for the above position, please send your application letter, detailed curriculum vitae (CV), and photocopies of academic certificates, and names and contact details of three referees as Single Document.
Applications that are late, or do not have CV or certificates attached, will be disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. E-mail applications should bear the reference number of the position in the subject line of the email.
Applications including at least three traceable referees should be sent electronically to: ESAF.HROD@sos-kd.org. OR with this link - https://careers-sos-kd.icims.com/jobs/1315/national-director-%E2%80%93-namibia/job
Read/Download the full vacancy announcement from the SOS Children's Villages Namibia by clicking here: https://www.civic264.org.na/images/pdf/2022/10/Advert_-_National_Director_Position_12_October_2022.pdf
[CLOSED] SOS Children's Villages Namibia, Assistant Mothers
CLOSING DATE: Monday, 28 February 2022
Position Title: Assistant Mother (6 Positions)
Location(s):
- Windhoek 4X
- Tsumeb 1X
- Ondangwa 1X
Supervisor: Village Manager
PURPOSE: The Assistant Mother moves between SOS Family Homes relieving SOS Mothers who are on leave and providing assistance to SOS Mothers according to an agreed schedule. The SOS Mother and Assistant Mother work together as a team to provide the best possible upbringing for the children under their care. The Assistant Mother is an important member of the SOS families and should be a caring, understanding, mature and responsible figure that the children can look up to as an ‘aunt’. They will rotate throughout the programme location.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Age: Between 35 and 45 years of age
- Grade 10 certificate
- Education and experience in child care and community development.
- 5 years’ work experience working with children and youth.
Interested persons should send their applications to: Magret Kamati, recruitment.hr@sos-namibia.org Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All shortlisted candidates will be expected to complete an application questionnaire. Closing date: 28 February 2022
Read/Download the full vacancy announcement from the SOS Children's Villages Namibia by clicking here: https://www.civic264.org.na/images/pdf/2022/2/Advert_Assistant_Mother_2022.pdf
[CLOSED] Society for Family Health (SFH)
In collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Social Services and with financial support from UNAIDS, the Society for Family Health (SFH) is undertaking a community-led monitoring project in selected districts in the following regions: Oshana, Oshikoto, Omusati, Ohangwena, Khomas, Otjozondjupa, Omaheke, Erongo, Kunene, Hardap and !Kharas. The project is expected to increase access to quality HIV services, improve patient experience, and ultimately improve patient outcomes through community-led monitoring (CLM). Therefore, SFH I looking to recruit suitable candidates in the following positions:
Regional Community Liaison Officers x2
CLOSING DATE: Friday, 4 February 2022
Position Title: Regional Community Liaison Officers x2
Location: Erongo, Walvis Bay / !Kharas, Keetmanshoop
Supervisor: SFH’s Regional Team Leader
Duration of position: February 2022 to 29 September 2022
PURPOSE: Main functions will be to support the data collectors in carrying out their activities, interacting and sensitizing HIV service users on the CLM approach; serving as a link between the health facility, community and SFH’s regional Team Lead. Will be responsible to enforce confidentiality, maintaining data quality and integrity through other monitoring initiatives, including collaborating with MoHSS data clerks in the region.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum grade 10 certificate.
- Being fluent (written and spoken) in English and one local language.
- Previous experience in working in the HIV field within particular a comprehensive understanding and knowledge in HIV prevention and treatment will be an added advantage.
- Strong organizational, multi-tasking and management skills.
- Trustworthy, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to be a team player
- Good knowledge of the social, cultural, political, and economic background of the region* Be Namibian or permanent resident.
Data Collectors x11
CLOSING DATE: Friday, 4 February 2022
Position Title: Data Collectors x11
Location: Erongo - Walvis Bay, Swakopmund & Omaruru / Kunene - Opuwo / Hardap - Rehoboth / !Kharas - Keetmanshop / Khomas - Windhoek / Oshikoto - Tsumeb / Ohangwena - Okongo / Omusati - Outapi.
Supervisor: Regional Community Liaison officers
PURPOSE: The primary function will be to collect qualitative data by conducting key informant interviews and holding focus group discussions with recipients of HIV service users, community members, and other stakeholders. Reinforcing treatment education, collecting quantitative data from health facilities in accordance with set Standard Operating Procedures and will be reporting directly to the Regional Community Liaison officers
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Being fluent (written and spoken) in the local language.
- Previous experience in working in the HIV field will be an added advantage.
- Strong organizational, multi-tasking and management skills.
- Trustworthy, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to be a team player.
- Good knowledge of the social, cultural, political, and economic background of the region.
- Be Namibian or permanent resident.
- Data Collectors must be from that particular region.
People living with HIV are encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates should send CV to the Coordinator: Human Resources recruitment@sfh.org.na /
Or Hand deliver to Society for Family Health, 174 Nelson Mandela Drive, Eros, Windhoek, Namibia
Tel: 061 440 600
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED
Read/Download the full vacancy announcement from Society for Family Health (SFH) by clicking here: https://www.civic264.org.na/images/pdf/2022-1/2022-CLM-Vacancies.pdf.
[CLOSED] Educate for Africa, Communications and Partnerships Officer
CLOSING DATE: Thursday, 20 January 2022
Position Title: Communications and Partnerships Officer [Part-time Consultancy]
Location: Windhoek
Supervisor: Managing Director
PURPOSE: Educate for Africa is seeking a self-driven Communications and Partnerships Officer to support the charity in promotion, marketing, programme documentation, fundraising and partnership management. The communications officer will work for Educate for Africa but will also support partner NGOs in their communications, marketing, fundraising and promotions. The Communications and Partnerships Officer will also help to build the capacity of partner organisations in their communication and promotion activities.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelors degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Education, Child Development, Public Administration, Psychology, or related Social Science/ Arts degree.
- 2-3 years experience in communications, marketing, journalism, and ideally some experience in the education sector.
- Excellent social media skills including Facebook and Instagram marketing, post-development, and public engagement.
- Experience in website maintenance (using ready-made platform management sites such as Wix/ Squarespace etc.)
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Understanding of the Namibian education system.
- Experience in fundraising and partnership management.
- Strong IT skills and experience with design programmes/ data visualization is an asset.
- Excellent public speaking skills.
- Interest in photography is an asset.
- Namibian language skills are an asset.
- The candidate must be passionate, self-driven, creative and energetic! - Must be legally able to live and work in Namibia.
If you feel you are the right candidate for this position, please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your interest in education to info@educateforafrica.org. Please indicate expected salary range in your cover letter.
Read/Download the full vacancy announcement from Educate for Africa by clicking here.
[CLOSED] Candidate, Junior & Senior Legal Practitioners - Legal Assistance Centre (LAC)
Positions: Senior Legal Practitioner; Junior Legal Practitioner; and Candidate Legal Practitioner
Closing Date: Monday, December 13, 2021
Senior Legal Practitioner – Land, Environment and Development Project
The Land, Environment and Development Project (LEAD) is inviting dynamic applicants to apply for the above position commencing as soon as possible. Minimum requirements are a LL.B degree or other recognized Law Degree with 4-6 years related experience as well as admission as a legal practitioner of the High Court of Namibia. The closing date for applications is 13 December 2021. Please download the full requirements and further information for this position here: http://www.lac.org.na/Pdf/Senior_Legal_Practitioner_for_LEAD_Project.pdf
Junior Legal Practitioner – Land, Environment and Development Project
As above this position is required to commence as soon as possible and has the following minimum requirements:
LL.B degree or other recognized Law Degree with 1-2 years related experience & admission as a legal practitioner. Here are the full requirements and the closing date for applications is the 13th of December 2021.
Candidate Legal Practitioner – Land, Environment and Development Project
The successful candidate:
- Must be in possession of a B. Proc or an LL. B degree from a recognised tertiary institution;
- Will have to successfully enrol for the 2022 Justice Training Course at the Justice Training Centre at the University of Namibia or must already have successfully completed the Justice Training Course.
- Applications accompanied by:
- a covering letter detailing the suitability for the requirements of this placement
- a detailed curriculum vitae,
- certified copies of academic qualifications
- and contact details of three references.
- The closing date for applications is 31 January 2022 at 17h00.
- Kindly take note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- The attachment is for 9 months only.
- The LAC is offering an allowance for the successful candidate.
In terms of its affirmative action policy, the LAC will give preference to suitably qualified women, persons from disadvantaged backgrounds and persons with disabilities.
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[CLOSED] Namibia Nature Foundation (NNF)
The Namibia Nature Foundation is currently looking to fill the following vacancies: -
- 1* Senior Accountant;
- 1* Senior Project Coordinator;
- 1* Fisheries Development Officer - Community Fisheries Programme;
- 1* Project Trainee - Community Fisheries Programme;
- 1* Project Trainee - CBRN Programme; and
- 1* Admin Assistant.
More information and detailed job descriptions and application instructions can be downloaded from the NNF website https://www.nnf.org.na/index.php/work-with-us.html
Applications close on Monday the 27th of September 2021. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
The NNF reserves the right to modify job adverts or not make an appointment.
Queries: jessica@nnf.org.na
[CLOSED] Social Worker, Society for Family Health (SFH)
Position: Social Worker
Location: Osire Refugees Settlement
Closing Date: 30th August 2021
Requirements:
- A University Degree in Social Work, Community Development, Gender and Development Studies or another related area of study.
- At least 2 years of working experience in the field of Social Work.
- Ability to take initiative, plan and monitor activities flow and outcomes.
- Capacity to manage difficult work situations.
- Analyse, interpret and solve difficult problems in diverse cultures.
- Prior experience working with NGOs will be an added advantage.
Link to the full vacancy announcement: https://www.civic264.org.na/images/pdf/Social-Worker-Vacancy-1.docx
Link to the newspaper advert: https://www.civic264.org.na/images/pdf/Society_for_Fam_Health_3187_10x3.pdf
[CLOSED] Accountant, Women's Leadership Centre (WLC) Namibia
Position: Accountant
Location: Windhoek
Closing Date: Friday, 13th August 2021
Requirements:
- Degree in Financial Accounting or related field
- Experience in financial accounting for an NGO
- Proficiency in excel, pastel and e-filling
- Communication and writing skills in English
- Valid driver's licence
- Professional work ethics, sound organisational skills, personal integrity, reliable, honest, self-disciplined
- Team player, good communication and networking skills
- Planning, time management, ability to work to deadlines
Link to the advert: https://www.civic264.org.na/images/pdf/WLC_AD_ACCOUNTANT.pdf
[CLOSED] Re-advertisement - Social Worker, SOS Children’s Village Namibia
Position: Social Worker
Location: Tsumeb
Closing Date: Tuesday, 10th August 2021
Requirements:
- A Degree in Social Work or Social Science
- Valid Driver’s License (2 years experience)
- Must be appointed as a designated Social Worker according to the Child Care and Protection Act No 3 of 2015.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Five (5) years’ work experience in a relevant field.
- Willing to travel locally.
- Knowledge and experience in working with children.
- Must be registered with the Health Professions Council of Namibia.
Link to the advert: https://www.civic264.org.na/images/pdf/ADVERT_-_SOCIAL_WORKER_TSUMEB.pdf
[CLOSED] Youth Leader, SOS Children’s Village
CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, 30 July 2021
Position Title: Youth Leader
Working location: SOS Children’s Village – Tsumeb
Supervisor: Village Manager
PURPOSE: The Youth Leader is responsible for guiding the SOS Youth (within the Village and the Youth home) towards independence so that when they leave the care of SOS they shall be self-sufficient contributing members of the society. In achieving this, the Youth Leader should be seen as a peer and a role model providing advice, guidance, support and a positive example to the youth in their development from adolescence to adulthood.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Diploma in Youth / Community Development
- At least 3- 5 years’ previous experience in child/youth quality care
- Work experience in education, social work or community development is desired
- Work experience with adolescents’ is desired
- Work experience in the national/local environment is desired
- Good knowledge of child, youth, family and community development
- Good knowledge of national child care legislation and child’s rights
- Strong and highly effective interpersonal, listening and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Demonstrates a high level of empathy/emotional intelligence particularly working with young people and adolescents
- Understanding and knowledge of subjects relating specifically to the care of adolescents (e.g. sexual health, HIV/Aids, relationships)
- Ability to work in a busy and pressurized environment
- High level of personal responsibility and integrity
- Good knowledge and understanding of the local and national culture and background
- ICT skills including working knowledge of Microsoft tools
- Ability to present professionally and effectively both on 1:1 and large groups basis.
- Driver’s license
Interested persons should send their detailed CVs including present position with three (3) contactable references and supporting documentation to:
Magret Kamati at recruitment.hr@sos-namibia.org, 061-222457
Please note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview and no documents will be returned. Police Clearance will be required for shortlisted candidates only.
Read/Download the full vacancy announcement from the SOS Children’s Village by clicking here.
[CLOSED] Young Professionals Programme 2021, Namibia National Commission for UNESCO
Candidates must apply via their respective National Commission. The Namibia National Commission for UNESCO will submit a maximum of 15 qualified candidatures to the UNESCO Headquarters (HRM) who will do the final selection. Please submit a detailed CV ON OR BEFORE 30 JULY 2021 to the Secretariat of the Namibia National Commission for UNESCO, at Rosalia.Nuuyoma@mheti.gov.na and copy Waldo.Junius@mheti.gov.na
For any further enquiries, you may contact the Secretary-General/Director, Rod April at +264 81 144 4891 and Roderick.April@mheti.gov.na
Click here to read/download the full 'Young Professionals Programme 2021' document.
[CLOSED] Advocacy Officer, AIDS and Rights Alliance for Southern Africa (ARASA)
Established in 2003, the AIDS and Rights Alliance for Southern Africa (ARASA) is a regional partnership of civil society organisations working together in 18 countries in southern and east Africa to promote the rights to bodily autonomy and integrity for the realisation of in order to reduce inequality, especially gender inequality and promote health dignity and wellbeing in southern and east Africa. The Regional office of ARASA is located in Windhoek, Namibia.
ARASA seeks to appoint a passionate, motivated, creative and innovative individual to fill the position of Programme Officer: Advocacy. Working with team members based in Windhoek, Cape Town and Kampala, and reporting to the Programmes Lead, key areas of responsibility will include:
- Spearheading the development and implementation of creative regional advocacy campaigns and activities to promote the rights to bodily autonomy and integrity, with a focus on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), particularly for marginalised people in Southern and East Africa;
- Supporting the development and implementation of national advocacy campaigns related to bodily autonomy and integrity, with a focus on sexual and reproductive health and rights;
- Monitoring and responding to developments in the rights to health, bodily autonomy and integrity with a focus on HIV, TB and sexual and reproductive health and rights policy and practice in Southern and East Africa;
- Coordinating the development of information resources and products including position papers, policy briefings, presentations and other evidence-based advocacy materials needed to achieve ARASA's capacity strengthening and advocacy goals;
- Undertaking legal and policy analysis to inform advocacy campaigns;
- Leading ARASA’s engagement with regional and international human rights mechanisms, including but not limited to the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights and the Universal Periodic Review processes;
- Conducting training and skills development on advocacy and law/policy analysis for ARASA’s partners and other civil society organisations in the region;
- Representing ARASA at regional and international fora and fostering / maintaining strategic partnerships with key actors to achieve ARASA's strategic plan and advocacy goals;
- In collaboration with the Communications Officer, leading ARASA’s social media campaigning and maintain a presence in the media;
- Supporting the implementation of ARASA's organisational policies, strategies and plans; and
- Any other duties as may be assigned.
ARASA is looking for a highly motivated and innovative critical thinker, with lots of creativity and initiative who is passionate about helping to solve Africa’s health and rights challenges. The ideal candidate will have a degree in law, human rights, communications, public health or a related field. In lieu of a degree, we will accept at least five (5) years’ experience working on human rights advocacy, preferably in the SRHR field (particularly on sexual orientation and gender identity/ HIV prevention, access to safe abortion or gender sector(s). A passion for creative activism and experience using social media and other technologies for advocacy is desired. Fluency in English is a prerequisite and knowledge of French, Portuguese or Kiswahili is desirable.
ARASA offers an attractive remuneration package, commensurate with experience. When the COVID-19 situation has stabilised, the successful candidate must be able to travel extensively.
Interested and qualified candidates who match the profile are invited to submit their CV and letter of interest as well as a sample of recent advocacy-related writing to the Director Felicita Hikuam at felicita@arasa.info and copy magdalena@arasa.info
Suitably qualified candidates who are young women, people living with HIV or from the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, sex work and drug user communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Closing date for applications is Friday 16 July 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
[CLOSED] Study Abroad Program Coordinator (Namibia), Augsburg University
Augsburg University’s Center for Global Education and Experience (Augsburg CGEE) invites applications for a Study Abroad Program Coordinator, with a proposed start date in mid-August 2021. This position is located in Windhoek, Namibia.
Due Date: 5 July 2021
JOB DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this job is to teach courses and assist in the development and implementation of semester-long academic programs and short-term seminars for U.S. university students who are traveling to Namibia and other areas of Southern Africa for the Center for Global Education and Experience (CGEE) at Augsburg University in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. This job reports to the Southern Africa Site Director, who is based in Windhoek.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities for Semester-Long Programs
- Teach 2 of the 3 following courses:
- The Politics of Development in Southern Africa
- Political and Social Change in Southern Africa
- Internship Placement & Seminar
- Provide necessary planning for courses, including creation of appropriate bibliographies and syllabi.
- Complete course evaluation, grading, and administrative tasks related to course offerings.
- Occasionally travel to the United States to promote program with prospective students.
Responsibilities for Short-Term Seminars
- Short-term seminars usually span 2 to 4 weeks and are customized to fit the educational topics and goals of each student group.
- Design, set up, facilitate, and lead seminars in Namibia and South Africa as needed. Specific tasks include the following:
- Selecting and ensuring a diversity of speakers and site visits that respond to each group’s interests;
- Drafting a tentative itinerary to share with the university or organization that CGEE is creating the program for;
- Arranging all the logistics, including language interpretation and on-call emergency support;
- Arranging a time and place (with good Internet service) before the end of the program to debrief with the program participants and facilitate the completion of online evaluations;
- Completing a trip leader report, final program schedule, and a post-trip letter to participants;
- Completing financial reporting for the Southern Africa Site Director and the Augsburg University home office in Minneapolis.
- Work with the Regional Coordinator of Customized Programs and Augsburg CGEE’s Minneapolis-based team to develop program samples and sample itineraries, as needed.
Student Life
- Give advising and care to students, provide information about health and safety issues, and refer students to appropriate services in the event of a crisis.
- Be on call for student emergencies.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred. If job candidate holds a bachelor’s degree only, must also have 5+ years of professional experience. (Experience studying in an international setting is an advantage.)
- Experience in experiential and social justice education.
- Knowledge of international education at the university level.
- Ability to speak 2 or more languages preferred. (Knowledge or fluency in a Namibian language is an advantage.)
- A valid driver’s license.
Other Requirements
- Ability to travel for 1 to 3 weeks at a time within Namibia, to South Africa, and to the United States.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
- Medical aid
- Contributions to Namibian state pension fund
- Paid vacation and paid holidays
- Tuition coverage for dependents’ attendance at Augsburg University
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
How To Apply
Qualified candidates may apply via email to shifotok@augsburg.edu or deliver the applications at: The Center for Global Education and Experience, Simpson Street, No. 5, Windhoek West, Windhoek. Additional information can be obtained from the office of the Director, Mrs. Albertina Shifotoka-Mbango. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews
[CLOSED] Adviser and Head of the Good Offices Section at the Commonwealth Secretariat
Location: Pall Mall, London SW1
Closing date: 5 July 2021
£88,447 p.a. + benefits
The Commonwealth Secretariat seeks to appoint an Adviser and Head of the Good Offices Section in our Governance and Peace (GPD) Directorate. The Governance and Peace Directorate (GPD) is the lead directorate in the Secretariat’s high-profile programme for the promotion of democracy and good governance in the Commonwealth. Its work ranges from monitoring and analysis of political developments and the preparation of briefings, to the organisation of election observation and the provision of technical assistance. The division works closely with the Secretary-General, providing advice and support on all political issues, and particularly in her Good Offices role. The work is often of great sensitivity and to demanding time-frames.
The Good Offices Section coordinates activities undertaken by the Commonwealth Secretariat to implement the Secretary-General’s ‘Good Offices for Peace’ work which is aimed primarily at enhancing peace and democracy through conflict prevention and political dispute mitigation and resolution.
Reporting to the Secretary-General through the Senior Director, the post-holder leads the Division’s support for the Secretary-General’s ‘Good Offices for Peace’ work. This principally entails identifying, organising and supporting the deployment of high-level envoys on behalf of the Secretary-General, while enhancing peace and democracy through conflict prevention and political dispute mitigation and resolution. The post-holder provides expert technical advice on dispute resolution. The post-holder also either organises and manages or contributes to the provision of relevant capacity-building in member states.
The job requires sound political judgement and sensitivity, effective diplomatic, negotiating and management skills; and when required, working long hours and under pressure in challenging situations.
The Good Offices Section currently draws on the wider resources of the Political office in carrying out its role.
Responsibilities of the Adviser and Head of the Good Offices Section includes (but is not limited to):
- Managing the Good Offices Section, ensuring that its agreed contributions to the Secretariat’s strategic outcomes are achieved on time and within budget, and that Section staff are motivated and achieving performance expectations;
- Provides advice to the Senior Director and Secretary-General on situations in which the Secretary-General’s Good Offices may be introduced in order to mitigate political tension and promote the Commonwealth’s fundamental political values;
- Coordinates the organisation of the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG), ensuring in particular that all Secretariat inputs to CMAG deliberations are comprehensive, intersectional, and properly coordinated; CMAG members receive appropriate briefings on time; and, post-meeting reporting and follow-up action is advanced in timely and coordinated fashion;
- Contributes to the ongoing development and understanding of contemporary Secretariat practices in conflict and dispute mitigation, prevention and resolution. This includes preparing speeches, policy papers and briefing materials for the Secretary-General and other senior Secretariat staff as necessary;
- Adhere to the Gender Equality values of the Commonwealth as enshrined in the Charter and Secretariat’s Gender Equality Policy; and
- Perform any other duties that may be required from time to time.
Please refer to the Job Description for full details of the responsibilities of this position.
To be considered, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Attained a post graduate degree or other advanced qualification in a relevant subject such as law, political science or international relations;
- A doctoral degree in a relevant area is an added advantage;
- At least ten years’ experience in at a senior level in preventive diplomacy and political negotiation;
- Experience of working/consulting in political or diplomatic environments is an added advantage;
- Experience in research, publishing, and speech writing on issues related to preventive diplomacy and political negotiation;
- Experience in an international context in managing and leading a diverse team involved in sensitive issues such as conflict prevention, resolution and post-conflict capacity-building;
- Significant policy formulation experience in an international context will be an added advantage;
- International media interview appearances will be an added advantage.
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 54 member governments and provides guidance on policy making, technical assistance and advisory services to Commonwealth member countries. We support governments to help achieve sustainable, inclusive and equitable development.
To join us, you must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country.
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Person specification
Terms of reference
[CLOSED] Recruitment of National Experts for the Project "Tackling Skills Mismatch in Sub-Saharan African Countries"
IIEP-UNESCO Dakar is looking for four (4) national experts to support the development of four pilot country studies as part of the project "Tackling skills mismatch in Africa: A methodological toolkit for assessing and anticipating skills needs". The national experts will be recruited as soon as possible for a period of at least five months, extending to December 2021 (32 estimated days of effective work). Only residents from Benin, Botswana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mauritius, Namibia, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, or Zambia are eligible. Interested candidates must submit their application with the requested information before 23 June (midnight Dakar time) by email to consultants.skills@iiep.unesco.org. For more information, please consult the terms of reference.
Below are the terms of reference:
Terms of References_National Experts
[CLOSED] New Vacancies at the African Union Commission
Namibian nationals are invited to apply for the following new vacancies at the African Union Commission (AUC)
Deadline: 31 May 2021
Duty Station: Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Positions:
Director Peace Fund Secretariat
Director Economic Development Integration and Trade
Director Industrial Mining and Entrepreneurship
Director Ethics, Integrity & Standards
Director Partnerships Management and Resource Mobilization
Directorate Woman, Gender and Youth
Director of Citizens and Diaspora Organizations
Director Management Information Systems
Director of Medical and Health Services
Details at https://careers.au.int/
[CLOSED] Project Assistant (SRHR/HIV and SGBV), UNFPA Namibia
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Namibia, the leading UN organisation in Reproductive Health and Population and Development, has the following vacancy:
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY IS ONLY OPEN TO NATIONALS OF NAMIBIA
Position: Project Assistant (SRHR/HIV and SGBV), Windhoek, Namibia, GS6
Duration: 2-year Temporary Appointment; renewable subject to performance and availability of funding
Duty Station: Windhoek, Namibia
Closing Date: 7 May 2021
Visit the link to apply for this job: https://www.unfpa.org/jobs
UNFPA does not charge any fee at any stage of its recruitment process. Beware of fraudsters.
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[CLOSED] RE-ADVERTISEMENT - ICT COORDINATOR, SOS Children’s Village Namibia
The ICT Coordinator contributes to the development of Children's Villages Namibia strategies and operations. S/He works closely with the management and the various national functions in providing technical and strategic advice on how to achieve operational efficiency, better support the programme implementation and bringing new innovations to the work of SOS Children's Villages Namibia.
Working Location: National Office (Windhoek)
Closing Date: 6 April 2021
Job from: SOS Children’s Village Namibia
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[CLOSED] Social Worker, SOS Children’s Village Namibia
The Social Worker is responsible for ensuring that the procedures for admission and departure of the children into and from SOS Children’s Village programmes are adhered to. S/he provides advice, guidance and support to the SOS Mothers and Caregivers, and works closely with them to plan appropriate programmes for the development of children and young people. The Social Worker must ensure that each child and young person receives appropriate care, education and health services.
Working Location: Tsumeb
Closing Date: 12 February 2021
Job from: SOS Children’s Village Namibia
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[CLOSED] Family Strengthening Coordinator, SOS Children’s Village Namibia
The Family Strengthening Programme Coordinator, in line with the “Vision, Mission, Values”, strategies, and policies of the organisation leads the planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Family and Community Development programme activities.
Working Location: Windhoek
Closing Date: 1 February 2021
Job from: SOS Children’s Village Namibia
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[CLOSED] Field Officer, SOS Children’s Village Namibia
Reporting to the Family Strengthening Program Coordinator, the Field Officer is responsible for all the fieldwork, within the Family Strengthening Program. He/she ensures that all the families and children are visited on monthly and on a quarterly basis.
Working Location: Windhoek
Closing Date: 1 February 2021
Job from: SOS Children’s Village Namibia
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[CLOSED] Youth Leader, SOS Children’s Village Namibia
The Youth Leader is responsible for guiding the SOS Youth (within the Village and the Youth home) towards independence so that when they leave the care of SOS they shall be self-sufficient contributing members of the society. In achieving this, the Youth Leader should be seen as a peer and a role model providing advice, guidance, support and a positive example to the youth in their development from adolescence to adulthood.
Working Location: Tsumeb
Closing Date: 1 February 2021
Job from: SOS Children’s Village Namibia
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[CLOSED] Secretary General, Namibia Red Cross Society
The Namibia Red Cross Society (NRCS) is looking for a Secretary General to lead the organization in achieving its vision and the execution of its strategies. To implement the strategic goals and objectives of Namibia Red Cross Society by giving direction and leadership towards the achievement of the NRCS philosophy, vision, mission strategies under the direction of the board.
Working Location: Windhoek
Closing Date: 29 January 2021, 5pm
Job From: Namibia Red Cross Society
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