Administrative And Programme Assistant
JASS (Just Associates). Cape Town, South Africa.
Closing date: February 15, 2013.
Background:
JASS (Just Associates) is an international community of activists, scholars, and popular educators grounded in local and national action in more than 27 countries, working to strengthen and leverage the voice, visibility, and collective organizing power of women to create a just world.
JASS programs and strategies expand community based empowerment and public engagement; strengthen activists' and organizations' political strategic capacities; build bridges and alliances across boundaries of power and privilege shaped by class, gender, race, age, location, sexuality and other factors; and communicate fresh messages about feminist organizing and about the messy and inspiring realities of social change.
JASS SNA the Southern African office of JASS is looking for an administrative and programmes assistant. This is a great opportunity for an entry-level candidate who is passionate about women's rights and interested in gaining experience with an international and regional social justice organization.
Location: Woodstock, Cape Town, South Africa
Requirements:
- Tertiary education with qualifications pertaining to the job (eg, certificate in administration, project management, communications) and / or minimum 2 - 3 years work experience in a related position.
- Strong English speaking and writing skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel (and ideally PowerPoint) and email
- Self-motivated, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Passion and commitment to social justice issues
- Ability to be flexible in response to changing priorities and comfortable working under tight deadlines
- Comfort with taking initiative and problem solving independently when needed.
- Well organized and detail-oriented
- Willingness to work as part of a team and to learn and grow with the organisation.
- Good inter-personal skills
Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Finance & Operations Office (F&O) the Administrative and Programmes Assistant (APA) will:
- Provide financial and administrative support, including printing, photocopying, updating contact lists, staffing reception, answering the phone.
- Support preparation of reports to be sent to CRO office including SNA operating monthly reports (financial & operative) + donor reports, etc.
- Assist with filing, developing and maintaining a JASS SNA archive system (hard and electronic documentation).
- Support IT management (internet, back up, anti-virus, equipment maintenance) and maintain and monitor the JASS SNA server.
- Provide logistical support for events, training and other activities in the region, booking flights, finding and booking hotels, arranging ground transportation, liaising with vendors, producing information packs, providing any additional logistical support, etc.
- Support communications and documentation – develop staff minutes and provide support for editing and formatting of key programme documents.
- Monitor news and issues in the region particularly countries JASS works in; produce brief bi- monthly updates on relevant contextual issues
- Maintain the JASS SNA database
- Monitor the inventory of office equipment and resources; this will include the asset register and the maintenance of furniture, equipment.
- Undertake any other tasks as determined by the SNA team..
To Apply:
Applications should send a CV (not longer than 3 pages); a cover letter, a sample piece of writing and 2 references with contact details to the contact details below:
Name: JASS SNA
Email: lezanne.jass@live.co.za
Deadline: 15 February 2013
Website: http://www.justassociates.org/
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