[SN-ANNOUNCE] AIDC Vacancy: Campaign Co-ordinator

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Alternative Information & Development Centre (AIDC)
Campaign Co-ordinator in Right to Work Programme

AIDC seeks a committed activist and policy advocate to serve as its campaign
co-ordinator. The suitable candidate will be required to

· Lead, develop and manage a popular campaign in respect of current high
levels of unemployment,
· Build strong links with trade unions, popular movements, faith-based
organisations and NGOs aimed at building broad based coalitions and networks
to advance the campaign objectives.
· Develop positions and strategies to engage with or confront the relevant
institutions / policies affecting unemployment.
· Develop an advocacy and lobbying strategy for engagement with government
policy and other institutions proposing concrete demands

Requirements

· Must have extensive organisational experience in popular organisations or
social justice networks or coalitions.
· Must have excellent analytical skills;
· In depth knowledge of South Africa's political economy and macro-economic
policy framework.
· A proven ability to work with young people is essential.
· Must be able to speak one or more local language.
· Must have a driver's license and be fully computer literate.

You will be appointed for three years. Salary will be commensurate with
experience, skills and/or qualifications. To apply send your CV, a covering
letter, and the names and contact details of 3 contactable referees to
Feroza Phillips at feroza at aidc.org.za. or fax 021 4475884. Closing Date 23
February 2005. Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Interviews will take place 7 - 11 March 2005. For further information tel
021 4475770