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Vacancy: Human Rights Team Leader Print E-mail
Human RightsThe National Welfare Forum Invites applications for the position of Human Rights Team Leader

The National Welfare Forum (NWF) is a non-profit organisation working in policy engagement, human rights advocacy and capacity building, across South Africa.

The job function is to facilitate the development and implementation of the human rights programme for the NWF.


Essential Requirements
  • A graduate qualification in development, law, education or a related field
  • At least 2 years of work experience in a similar position
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills across a range of audiences
  • Excellent research skills, with some relevant research experience
  • A progressive understanding of the development landscape in South Africa
  • Proficiency in MS Office, a valid driver’s licence and own transport
Key performance areas
  • Facilitate the development of the nascent NWF human rights programme.
  • Conduct workshops and briefing sessions with stakeholders to ensure organisation wide participation in the human rights programme.
  • Prepare internal & external reports on key human rights positions to support advocacy activities within the sector, in local communities and amongst members.
  • Build relationships with key stakeholders to enable the optimal functioning of the human rights programme
We are seeking a talented, meticulous, self-motivated team player with leadership skills to add value to the current staff team of the NWF.

The position is primarily based at the National Office in Braamfontein, Johannesburg and includes local travel. This position is currently offered on one-year contract basis, with the option for renewal dependent on prevailing organisational factors and performance.

Please apply by sending us your CV (3 pages maximum) and a covering letter detailing your suitability and salary expectations to the Office Administrator by:
Closing date: 22 June 2009
Post: PO BOX 4025, Johannesburg, 2000       
Fax: 011 4031879           
E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Enquiries: National Coordinator on 0114031915

Please do not attach degrees etc. in your application; you can produce original qualifications at the interview. Correspondence will only be conducted with short listed candidates who may be subject to a competency assessment. The NWF reserves the right not to make an appointment. The NWF is an equal opportunities employer.


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