[SN-ANNOUNCE] ELRU: Manager - Community Development Vacancy

[Early Learning Resource Unit]

TO ALL SANGONeT USERS 

Established in 1978, ELRU is a non-governmental organisation administered by
the Cape Educational Trust. We work with people in communities throughout
South Africa. Early childhood is a critical period in education. It is the
foundation of human development. Committed to quality, ELRU firmly believes
that young children have the right to the best opportunities possible. 

Manager: Community Development

We require an experienced Early Childhood Development (ECD) facilitator to
manage community development programmes.

The successful applicant will be able to:-

* Manage a small team
* Negotiate and liaise with community stakeholders and government officials 
* Support procurement and manage delivery on funder contracts and tenders
* Train when required and contribute to training materials design and
research
* Engage in advocacy 
* Support PR and marketing of the organisation
* Travel occasionally

The successful applicant will need to have:-

* Child and family / Early child health / ECD experience and qualifications
* Experience as a manager
* Experience as a trainer
* Report writing skills
* Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
* Willingness to prioritise and commit to management
* Qualifications to provide training within the team
* The ability to work independently as well as in a team
* A valid driver's licence

The successful applicant will form part of the management team.

Please forward CVs to the Operations Manager, P O Box 36353, Glosderry, 7702
or email to adele at elru.co.za

Deadline for applications: 30 September 2008