[SN-ANNOUNCE] MISA - SA: Vacancies

[MISA - SA]

TO ALL SANGONeT USERS

MISA- SA
JOB SPECIFICATION
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
APRIL 2008

JOB TITLE: Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

REPORTING: National Director

KEY RESULT AREAS

* To manage the smooth running of the reception area 
* To operate the switchboard in a courteous and efficient manner 
* To screen and respond to client/members queries 
* To provide secretarial support  
* To provide office administrative support

CORE SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

* Excellent communication skills 
* Excellent telephonic manner 
* Confident and assertive 
* Time management 
* Customer service orientation 
* High energy levels 
* Positive attitude 
* Willing 
* Shows initiative 
* Planning and follow through 
* Reliable 
* Flexibility 
* Team player

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE

* Knowledge and experience in operating a switchboard 
* Computer proficiency, MS Word, PowerPoint  
* 3 – 5 years experience in an administrative / secretarial position

MISA-SA
JOB SPECIFICATION
FINANCE OFFICER
APRIL 2008

JOB TITLE: Finance Officer

REPORTING: National Director

KEY RESULT AREAS

* Responsible for the full accounting function, including debtors, creditors
and cashbook ensuring that all monthly bank accounts and call accounts are
reconciled 
* Prepare for the annual audit process and assist where required 
* Responsible for managing the budget approval process and monitoring of
expenditure  
* Implement and manage the in-house payroll system and complete all
statutory returns and payments 
* Monitor and maintain office management functions and services i.e.
Information technology, cleaning services etc

CORE SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

* Good interpersonal and communication skills 
* Administrative skills 
* Accurate and attentive to detail 
* Displays quality orientation 
* Time management 
* Reliable and trustworthy 
* Excellent planning, organisational and implementation skills 
* Follow up and feedback 
* Numeracy 
* Shows initiative 
* Team player 
* Consistency and systematic 
* High integrity levels 
* Inquiring, questioning and investigative 
* Proactive problem solving skills 
* Able to work under pressure

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE

* Computer proficiency, MS word, Excel, pastel 
* Minimum Matric plus account qualification (degree or diploma) 
* 5 years accounting experience 
* 3 years office management experience

MISA -SA
JOB SPECIFICATION
ADVOCACY OFFICER
APRIL 2008

JOB TITLE: Media & Advocacy Officer

REPORTING: National Director

KEY RESULT AREAS

* Develop and support networking strategies with relevant stakeholders in
support of “access to information” strategies for the Sector, for example
with SANGONeT, MMP, NCRF etc 
* Lobby government, business and other relevant organisations to influence
policy development on the “rights to access to information” 
* Monitor and keep abreast of media freedom violations and issues in South
Africa 
* Define a media strategy for MISA-SA and build opportunities for media
liaison and engagement  
* Research, compile and write material “alerts” on topical issues for
distribution to the Sector  
* Set up and coordinate various workshops, forums, seminars and meetings in
order to promote relevant debates on “access to information” issues

CORE SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

* Analytical skills 
* Conceptual skills 
* Creative thinking 
* Planning skills 
* Excellent writing skills 
* Excellent communication skills 
* Presentation skills 
* Effective relationship building skills 
* Networking skills 
* Project management skills 
* Time-management skills 
* Confident and assertiveness 
* Sound judgement

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE

* Undergraduate degree and 5 – 8 years experience in
advocacy/communications  
* Advanced knowledge of the media sector in South Africa 
* Broad based understanding of the development sector 
* Knowledge of NGO’s and CBO’s nationally and the relevant networks through
which to access information

If you are interested or know anyone who may be interested, please contact
Faiza Abrahams -Smith, Misa-SA on 011 339 6767 or email your details to
faiza at webmail.co.za

Closing Date: Wednesday 30 April 2008