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CUSO is a Canadian organization which supports alliances for global social justice.  The key resource which CUSO makes available to its partners is the recruitment and placement of cooperants.

TITLE:                                               Programme Co-ordinator, East, Central and Southern Africa

LOCATION:                                      To be determined, within the sub-region

CLASSIFICATION:                           Band 4

SALARY:                                           Dependent upon country of location.  Non-nationals may be eligible for transnational benefits

STARTING DATE:                           as soon as possible

COMPETITION CLOSING DATE:  18 March 2001

SCOPE:  This position is a full-time permanent position within Local 2440 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees.  The competition is open internally and externally, in the sub-region and abroad, but internal candidates will be considered first and will receive priority in appointment.

SUMMARY:  The Programme Co-ordinator will work under the direction of the Africa Regional Director.  The successful candidate will be responsible for formulating and implementing strategies to raise funds to support programming, and for providing leadership on programme development in the sub-region.  Currently we have offices in South Africa, Mozambique and Tanzania, and the main focus of the work is HIV/AIDS.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

·         Proven ability to raise funds around specific programmes, and knowledge of fundraising principles and practices;

·         Proven programme management skills including development, implementation and evaluation, based on a sound understanding of the political, social and economic realities of the region ;

·         Computer literacy in use of word-processing, spreadsheet and relational data-bases;

·         Excellent communication skills in English; ability in Portuguese is an asset;

·         Minimum of 5 years work in the region within the not-for-profit/NGO sector at a similar level of responsibility;

·         Experience of working with cooperants/volunteers overseas;

·         Willingness and ability to travel throughout the region.

LOCATION AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS:  Location will be in one of the cities in the sub-region where CUSO currently has an office (Johannesburg, Maputo, Arusha).  CUSO salaries are based on local norms.  Employees coming from outside the country of location may be eligible for maintenance and relocation support.  CUSO offers a benefits package to all employees including health, vision and dental care and life insurance.

A full job description is available from the Human Resources Department, CUSO.  You are also invited to visit our web site at www.cuso.org.  Qualified candidates should submit their résumé to HRD, CUSO, 500-2255 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K2B 1A6.  Fax: 613-829-1303.  E-mail: hrd.srh@cuso.ca.

Only candidates called for interview will be contacted.