From bogus@does.not.exist.com Tue Apr 17 18:14:34 2007 From: bogus@does.not.exist.com () Date: Tue Apr 17 18:14:33 2007 Subject: No subject Message-ID: conference on electoral reforms with the Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) The theme of the conference is Regional Initiatives for Electoral Reform in SADC: Strengthening Democratic Transformation through identified benchmarks in the region. The conference will be held at the Elephant Hills Hotel in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. For more details please visit our web site: http://www.eisa.org.za/EISA/conferences/ersadc/ersadc.htm Regards =========================== Alka Grobler ICT Programme Officer, EISA alka@eisa.org.za http://www.eisa.org.za tel +27 11 482 5495 fax +27 11 482 6163 From eisa at lists.sn.apc.org Thu Apr 26 10:07:59 2007 From: eisa at lists.sn.apc.org (eisa@lists.sn.apc.org) Date: Thu Apr 26 11:47:39 2007 Subject: [Eisa] Southern Africa Drivers of Change Award Message-ID: <984C0E7445FEA14886A140D1DD957EAE3BF671@xena.eisamail.eisa.org.za> Nominations Now Open for the Southern Africa Drivers of Change Award The Southern Africa Trust is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 2007 Drivers of Change award. Officially opened on 8 March, 2007 at the Johannesburg Country Club, the award is expected to attract entries from individuals and organisations in the southern Africa region who in their work to overcome poverty, are making a real and lasting difference in the lives of the poor. The award is in three categories, namely; civil society, government and business. Recipients in each of the categories will demonstrate innovation in the strategies used to develop and implement better public policy and significance for ending poverty and inequality in southern Africa as a whole. Other criteria are inclusion of diverse voices, especially voices of the poor, and policy work that has a real impact on poverty. "Fast becoming the region's premier award that recognises innovation in anti-poverty work, the Drivers of Change Award provides a great opportunity to organisations and individuals to gain visibility and recognition in their approach to overcoming poverty. They stand to be acknowledged as leaders in innovation and best practices" says Petronilla Ndebele, the Communications and Partnerships Manager for the Southern Africa Trust. Ms Ndebele added that "Beyond recognition, the award has great potential to provide a platform for sharing experiences, learning and linking similar initiatives." The inaugural winner of the Drivers of Change Award for 2006 was Dr Jos? Negr?o, who was an influential activist for social justice. Dr Negr?o was a distinguished leader in the development of land law for which he is renowned not only in Mozambique but in Africa as a whole. In the same light, the Treatment Action Campaign received a special commendation for driving change in policies and strategies to address HIV and AIDS. The Drivers of Change award was established as part of the Mail and Guardian's Investing in the future awards. Nominations for the 2007 Drivers of Change close on 6 July, 2007 and the winners will be announced in October 2007 at a gala event in Johannesburg, South Africa. For more information and comments, contact Caroline Nenguke: Tel: +2711 313 3065; Mobile: +27 78 459 0152 Email: info@southernafricatrust.org The Southern Africa Trust is an independent, regional, non-profit agency established to support deeper and wider engagement in policy dialogue to overcome poverty in Southern Africa. More information on the award and the Trust can be accessed at www.southernafricatrust.org From eisa at lists.sn.apc.org Wed May 2 09:41:26 2007 From: eisa at lists.sn.apc.org (eisa@lists.sn.apc.org) Date: Wed May 2 09:58:20 2007 Subject: [Eisa] Vacancy - Manager, Balloting and Electoral Services Message-ID: <984C0E7445FEA14886A140D1DD957EAE3BF83C@xena.eisamail.eisa.org.za> VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT EISA is a not-for-profit section 21 Company, established in 1996 with headquarters in Johannesburg and field offices in Angola, the DR Congo, Madagascar and Mozambique. Its vision is the promotion of credible elections and democratic governance in Africa. For more information about EISA please visit www.eisa.org.za . A vacancy exists for the position of Manager, Elections and Balloting Services (BES). The position is based in Johannesburg. Qualified South African nationals are encouraged to apply. EISA offers a competitive remuneration package based on qualifications and experience. BES develops and makes available a range of technical products, services and solutions on model structures, systems and procedures for the conduct of credible and legitimate office bearer elections as well as effective and accountable governance. BES has conducted elections for major government institutions in South Africa, Pension Funds and Medical Aids as well as been the independent agent that has conducted national, regional, provincial, and branch elections for trade unions and political parties. Primary Responsibilities ------------------------------------- Reporting to the Executive Director, the BES Manager will be responsible for, but not limited to: * Project management and co-ordination of BES related activities. This includes conceptualisation of project plans, writing project proposals, preparing budgets, interpreting and ensuring compliance with rules and regulations * Prepare and administer all election requirements including pre-ballot meetings, preparing minutes, overseeing logistical arrangements * Negotiating closed service level agreements * Marketing, extending and maintaining client base * Overseeing permanent and short term contractees * Conceptualising and coordinating new projects and programmes * Monitoring and evaluating programme performance for the Department * Writing reports and other communications on programme activities for the Executive Director, the EISA Board of directors and clients Requirements ---------------------- * Graduate degree in law, economic and management sciences or public administration from a recognised university * Demonstrable experience of at least five (5) years experience working in election management and multiple project management * Good communication skills, verbal and written * Proven marketing skills * Experience in preparing and overseeing budgets * Results-focused and able to foster and maintain strong working relationships with a wide-range of personalities and organisations * Ability to work, as part of a team, under deadlines and set priorities * Willingness to travel extensively nationally and, at times, abroad. * Working knowledge of PC-based word processing, excel, power point and e-mail technology * A minimum of three years working experience in an administration and management position * Solid experience in project management, proposal and report writing, financial and organisational management * Experience with organisation of workshops and conferences * Possession of a valid driver's license * Availability to work weekends when required. How to apply ---------------------- Applications, including a r?sum? with three referees and contactable telephone numbers and email addresses, should be sent to Ms Zahira Seedat, fax: +27 11 482 6163, email: zahira@eisa.org.za or P.O. Box 740, Auckland Park, 2006, Johannesburg, South Africa. Closing date for submission of applications is Friday, 20 May 2007. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. From bogus@does.not.exist.com Wed May 23 11:00:14 2007 From: bogus@does.not.exist.com () Date: Wed May 23 11:00:13 2007 Subject: No subject Message-ID: conference on electoral reforms with the Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) The theme of the conference is Regional Initiatives for Electoral Reform in SADC: Strengthening Democratic Transformation through identified benchmarks in the region. The conference will be held at the Elephant Hills Hotel in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. For more details please visit our web site: http://www.eisa.org.za/EISA/conferences/ersadc/ersadc.htm Regards =========================== Alka Grobler ICT Programme Officer, EISA alka@eisa.org.za http://www.eisa.org.za tel +27 11 482 5495 fax +27 11 482 6163 From eisa at lists.sn.apc.org Thu Apr 26 10:07:59 2007 From: eisa at lists.sn.apc.org (eisa@lists.sn.apc.org) Date: Wed May 23 11:00:15 2007 Subject: [Eisa] Southern Africa Drivers of Change Award Message-ID: <984C0E7445FEA14886A140D1DD957EAE3BF671@xena.eisamail.eisa.org.za> Nominations Now Open for the Southern Africa Drivers of Change Award The Southern Africa Trust is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 2007 Drivers of Change award. Officially opened on 8 March, 2007 at the Johannesburg Country Club, the award is expected to attract entries from individuals and organisations in the southern Africa region who in their work to overcome poverty, are making a real and lasting difference in the lives of the poor. The award is in three categories, namely; civil society, government and business. Recipients in each of the categories will demonstrate innovation in the strategies used to develop and implement better public policy and significance for ending poverty and inequality in southern Africa as a whole. Other criteria are inclusion of diverse voices, especially voices of the poor, and policy work that has a real impact on poverty. "Fast becoming the region's premier award that recognises innovation in anti-poverty work, the Drivers of Change Award provides a great opportunity to organisations and individuals to gain visibility and recognition in their approach to overcoming poverty. They stand to be acknowledged as leaders in innovation and best practices" says Petronilla Ndebele, the Communications and Partnerships Manager for the Southern Africa Trust. Ms Ndebele added that "Beyond recognition, the award has great potential to provide a platform for sharing experiences, learning and linking similar initiatives." The inaugural winner of the Drivers of Change Award for 2006 was Dr Jos? Negr?o, who was an influential activist for social justice. Dr Negr?o was a distinguished leader in the development of land law for which he is renowned not only in Mozambique but in Africa as a whole. In the same light, the Treatment Action Campaign received a special commendation for driving change in policies and strategies to address HIV and AIDS. The Drivers of Change award was established as part of the Mail and Guardian's Investing in the future awards. Nominations for the 2007 Drivers of Change close on 6 July, 2007 and the winners will be announced in October 2007 at a gala event in Johannesburg, South Africa. For more information and comments, contact Caroline Nenguke: Tel: +2711 313 3065; Mobile: +27 78 459 0152 Email: info@southernafricatrust.org The Southern Africa Trust is an independent, regional, non-profit agency established to support deeper and wider engagement in policy dialogue to overcome poverty in Southern Africa. More information on the award and the Trust can be accessed at www.southernafricatrust.org From eisa at lists.sn.apc.org Wed May 2 09:41:26 2007 From: eisa at lists.sn.apc.org (eisa@lists.sn.apc.org) Date: Wed May 23 11:00:15 2007 Subject: [Eisa] Vacancy - Manager, Balloting and Electoral Services Message-ID: <984C0E7445FEA14886A140D1DD957EAE3BF83C@xena.eisamail.eisa.org.za> VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT EISA is a not-for-profit section 21 Company, established in 1996 with headquarters in Johannesburg and field offices in Angola, the DR Congo, Madagascar and Mozambique. Its vision is the promotion of credible elections and democratic governance in Africa. For more information about EISA please visit www.eisa.org.za . A vacancy exists for the position of Manager, Elections and Balloting Services (BES). The position is based in Johannesburg. Qualified South African nationals are encouraged to apply. EISA offers a competitive remuneration package based on qualifications and experience. BES develops and makes available a range of technical products, services and solutions on model structures, systems and procedures for the conduct of credible and legitimate office bearer elections as well as effective and accountable governance. BES has conducted elections for major government institutions in South Africa, Pension Funds and Medical Aids as well as been the independent agent that has conducted national, regional, provincial, and branch elections for trade unions and political parties. Primary Responsibilities ------------------------------------- Reporting to the Executive Director, the BES Manager will be responsible for, but not limited to: * Project management and co-ordination of BES related activities. This includes conceptualisation of project plans, writing project proposals, preparing budgets, interpreting and ensuring compliance with rules and regulations * Prepare and administer all election requirements including pre-ballot meetings, preparing minutes, overseeing logistical arrangements * Negotiating closed service level agreements * Marketing, extending and maintaining client base * Overseeing permanent and short term contractees * Conceptualising and coordinating new projects and programmes * Monitoring and evaluating programme performance for the Department * Writing reports and other communications on programme activities for the Executive Director, the EISA Board of directors and clients Requirements ---------------------- * Graduate degree in law, economic and management sciences or public administration from a recognised university * Demonstrable experience of at least five (5) years experience working in election management and multiple project management * Good communication skills, verbal and written * Proven marketing skills * Experience in preparing and overseeing budgets * Results-focused and able to foster and maintain strong working relationships with a wide-range of personalities and organisations * Ability to work, as part of a team, under deadlines and set priorities * Willingness to travel extensively nationally and, at times, abroad. * Working knowledge of PC-based word processing, excel, power point and e-mail technology * A minimum of three years working experience in an administration and management position * Solid experience in project management, proposal and report writing, financial and organisational management * Experience with organisation of workshops and conferences * Possession of a valid driver's license * Availability to work weekends when required. How to apply ---------------------- Applications, including a r?sum? with three referees and contactable telephone numbers and email addresses, should be sent to Ms Zahira Seedat, fax: +27 11 482 6163, email: zahira@eisa.org.za or P.O. Box 740, Auckland Park, 2006, Johannesburg, South Africa. Closing date for submission of applications is Friday, 20 May 2007. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.