[SN-ANNOUNCE] AIDS Response: Vacancies

[AIDS Response]

TO ALL SANGONeT USERS

AIDS Response works in the faith and care-based sectors of the Cape
Metropole and surrounding areas. We will be expanding our operations to 3
other provinces in the course of 2008. Our mission is to mobilize and
support our fellow citizens in the Western Cape to respond positively,
sustainably and in a women's centered way to stigma and other challenges of
the HIV and AIDS pandemic.

AIDS Response is inviting applications for the following position based at
its offices in OBSERVATORY, Cape Town.

VACANCY 1: TRAINER

The Trainer will contribute to the conceptualization, development and
planning of educational courses (including Care for the Caregiver). She/he
will plan, implement and evaluate training programmes as well as carry out
pre and post workshop preparation, follow-up and debriefing. The person will
carry out training related administration, including recordkeeping, report
writing, planning and materials development and will ensure logistical and
other training related administrative arrangements in conjunction with the
training administrator.

Requirements:

* Post graduate qualification in Adult Education or related field
* Transactional analysis 101 and 102 and/or qualification as a Capacitor
trainer would be an advantage
* Verifiable working experience as an HIV/AIDS trainer 
* Applied analytical skills
* Adult education facilitation skills particularly working with
participatory methodologies.
* Well established project management skills
* Creative thinker and problem solving abilities
* Ability to work in a diverse team
* Advanced writing skills (English)
* Intermediate computer literacy - Ms Word (knowledge of Ms Excel would be
an advantage)
* Ability to work within the framework of the organization's human resources
policy and procedures
* Ability to develop budgets and read financial statements would be an
advantage
* Ability to take initiative
* Unendorsed code 08 drivers license with own reliable transport

Candidates interested in applying for this position must submit a 2 page
letter of motivation and CV. The letter of application should include
details of 3 contactable references.

Closing date is Monday 21 April 2008. 

Please direct your applications to Bernice Roeland at fax 021-448 7240 or
e-mail accounts at aidsresponse.org.za.

AIDS Response reserves the right not to make an appointment.

AIDS Response is inviting applications for the following position based at
its offices in OBSERVATORY, Cape Town.

VACANCY 2: PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR / PA

The project administrator / PA will provide administrative and secretarial
support to the Director and coordinate organizational meetings, including
taking minutes when required. She/he will ensure a fully functional
informational storage and retrieval system including maintenance of the
organizational database and will ensure effective functioning of the
organization's information technology system. The person will control and
procure stationery, material and equipment necessary for the smooth running
of the organisation and will ensure maintenance thereof. She/he will
implement the financial systems, including petty cash, electronic banking
and financial record keeping at the appropriate level and administer
day-to-day finances in consultation with the financial accountant.

Requirements:

* Post grade 12 qualification
* Diploma in administration/management/bookkeeping
* 5 years office related experience
* Advanced administration skills
* Ability to project manage and co-ordinate staff meetings and functions
* Advanced writing skills (preferably English and one other official Western
Cape language)
* Good verbal and communication skills
* Excellent computer skills, MS office and QuickBooks
* People orientated, courteous, friendly and helpful disposition to visitors
and fellow employees
* Ability to take initiative and solve complex problems
* Code 8 drivers licence (unendorsed) with own reliable transport

Candidates interested in applying for this position must submit a letter of
motivation and short CV. The letter of application should include details of
3 contactable references.

Closing date is Monday 21 April 2008.

Please direct your applications to Bernice Roeland at fax 021-448 7240 or
e-mail accounts at aidsresponse.org.za.

AIDS Response reserves the right not to make an appointment.

AIDS Response is inviting applications for the following position based at
its offices in OBSERVATORY, Cape Town.

VACANCY 3: TRAINING PROGRAMME ADMINISTRATOR

The Training Programme Administrator will act as general information hub for
people interested in the various training programmes offered by AIDS
Response. She/he will provide administrative support to training staff and
service providers and recruit and follow-up workshop participants. The
person will be responsible for maintaining a participant database and manage
the programme information storage and retrieval system as well as providing
pre and post workshop administrative support. She/he will provide logistical
support for all programme events, disseminate materials and provide onsite
support when required.

Requirements

* Post grade 12 qualification
* Certificate in administration / computer literacy
* 2 years working experience in the NGO sector
* 2 years administration in training programmes
* Advanced administration skills
* Advanced project management skills
* Advanced computer skills (Ms Office products)
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise with stakeholders
in the community
* Ability to work in a diverse team and to problem solve
* Ability to speak English and Xhosa - Afrikaans would be an advantage
* Code 8 drivers license (unendorsed) would be an advantage

Candidates interested in applying for this position must submit a letter of
motivation and short CV. The letter of application should include details of
3 contactable references.

Closing date is Monday 21 April 2008.

Please direct your applications to Bernice Roeland at fax 021-448 7240 or
e-mail accounts at aidsresponse.org.za.