About the Organisation
Hlanganisa Community Fund is an intermediary grant maker which seeks to strengthen social accountability and promote human rights in pursuit of social justice for all. Hlanganisa’s approach to advancing social, gender and environmental justice is to intervene at grassroots level therefore influencing and anchoring our partnerships in rural communities.
Hlanganisa Community Fund is a fiscal host to Rise Up.
About the Job
Rise Up activates women and girls to transform their lives, families, and communities through investment in local solutions, strengthening leadership, and building movements. Since 2009, Rise Up’s powerful network of over 600 leaders has impacted 135 million people in Africa, Latin America, South Asia, and the US.
Rise Up’s global work advances social justice, education, equity, and opportunity for girls and women in India, Nigeria, Mexico, United States, South Africa, Brazil, and Kenya. Rise Up’s work is enabling local visionary leaders in these countries to strengthen their organizations, lead change in their communities, and advance national level impact through improved policies, programs, and funding for women and girls. Rise Up with funding from Cummins will continue this work in South Africa in 2024.
Rise Up seeks an experienced Program Coordinator to launch Rise Up’s work in South Africa. Program Coordinators (sometimes referred to as Country Representatives in other geographies) are the focal point for the coordination of all program activities in the country. The person serves as liaison between Rise Up Oakland offices and leaders, subgrantees, and country partners.
The Program Coordinator will be responsible for on-going documentation and communications with staff, funders, participants, partners, and vendors. This position will work closely with the Rise Up team and will be expected to join recurring calls with the RU program lead and Program team. Duties and priorities may shift in accordance with program implementation.
Key Responsibilities
Project Coordination:
Coordinate, monitor and evaluate in country programming throughout the duration of the project.
Liaise and collaborate with local and national partner organizations throughout the project as needed.
Create a matrix of local civil society and nonprofit organizations in the country working on program specific issues in collaboration with key members of the Rise Up Programs team.
Coordinate participant outreach, co-interview and help select local civil society and nonprofit leaders from selected areas in country as part of new Rise Up cohorts
Workshop Coordination:
Organize all training logistics including obtaining quotes and securing training sites, identifying, and coordinating local facilitators (as needed), travel arrangements, room, and board for participants and Rise Up staff for workshops and events in the country.
Maintain communications with participants and international and regional facilitators
Coordinate the reimbursement payment for the participants, as necessary.
Provide monthly written progress reports to Rise Up’s Programs Team using appropriate reporting formats.
General Technical Assistance:
Work with the Rise Up team to communicate with potential and selected leaders, including answering questions about Rise Up program, logistics, the application process, pre-work and any leader documentation selected leaders are asked to complete during participant outreach, recruitment and selection.
Support participants with proposal development during the Rise Up Accelerator, alongside other Rise Up staff.
Follow-up with Rise Up leaders after the Rise Up Accelerator via phone and WhatsApp to provide additional support on advocacy proposal development and learn how they are disseminating lessons they learned in the training with their organizations and networks.
Share local resources, opportunities, and events with local Rise Up leaders.
Technical Assistance in Grantmaking:
Support grantee organizations as they complete grantmaking documentation, fill out forms and submit other required due diligence documents and information.
Organize monthly meetings with participants to monitor grants and conduct due diligence visits to grantee organizations.
Draft feedback emails compiling feedback from Rise Up team on leader proposals and reports in collaboration with program staff
Provide technical assistance on advocacy proposal development, reports, project implementation, and overall work to grantee organizations as needed.
External relations:
Represent Rise Up in local media (including radio, TV and/or print media) and national events as needed.
Conduct outreach to key potential partners at the local and national levels, both to generate interest in program participation and to build support and partnerships for the program.
Work with the Rise Up Communications staff to help collect leader stories and advocacy accomplishments to post on our social media and website.
Develop, maintain relationships and regular communications with key stakeholders at the community, provincial, and/or national levels.
Financial Management and Administration:
Assist with a variety of tasks, including document review, email correspondence, office management, archives, copies, fax, billing, and tracking expenses.
Monitor all project related expenses and ensure all expenses are within budget allotment and are in compliance with spending.
Submit monthly invoices and program expense reconciliations and accompanying receipts as requested.
Keep track of all office allowances and accompanying receipts.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
Gather and compile information on Rise Up leaders’ work in the country, including on public events and information, dissemination of learning from Rise Up Accelerator with peers and network, and monitor implementation of grantee projects, as needed.
Disseminate needs assessments and surveys to Rise Up leaders in the country for Rise Up convening workshops and other activities, as needed.
Assist in evaluating the project by conducting interviews, focus groups and site visits to grantee organizations, as needed.
Support the development of subgrantee summaries and provide information for donor reports.
Requirements
A minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience working with a non-profit organization (international non-profit experience preferred.) or substitute with four additional years of relevant experience.
Fluent in two vernacular African languages preferred
Undergrad social science degree preferred
Experience in Sexual Reproductive Health Rights and advocacy highly desired
Currently located in South Africa
Demonstrable experience in managing and coordinating projects independently.
Strong understanding of grassroots gender equality and women and girl issues in South Africa and working relationships with key stakeholders and partners working on gender equity issues in South Africa.
Experience participating in, or leading advocacy campaigns, social mobilization, or decision maker education.
Excellent interpersonal communications skills, with the ability to work in partnership with other organizations.
Ability to work independently and maintain regular communication with an international team.
Strong project coordination and organizational skills, with the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.
Familiarity with data management
Strong administrative, financial reconciliation and financial tracking skills
Experience using web-based tools for communication and social media channels.
Willingness and ability to travel locally up to 20% of the time.
Flexible schedule, allowing for heavier periods of work when needed.
Ability and willingness to travel internationally as needed.
High proficiency with MS office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), experience with Salesforce or other CRM
Fluency and proficiency in English is required.
To apply
This is a 1-year contract with a possibility of renewal subject to funding and performance.
In order to apply, email your application by Sunday 18th August 2024 to tracy@actionappointments.co.za - send your completed AA bio form, letter of motivation and updated CV (all in MS Word format).
About the Organisation
Hlanganisa Community Fund is an intermediary grant maker which seeks to strengthen social accountability and promote human rights in pursuit of social justice for all. Hlanganisa’s approach to advancing social, gender and environmental justice is to intervene at grassroots level therefore influencing and anchoring our partnerships in rural communities.
Hlanganisa Community Fund is a fiscal host to Rise Up.
About the Job
Rise Up activates women and girls to transform their lives, families, and communities through investment in local solutions, strengthening leadership, and building movements. Since 2009, Rise Up’s powerful network of over 600 leaders has impacted 135 million people in Africa, Latin America, South Asia, and the US.
Rise Up’s global work advances social justice, education, equity, and opportunity for girls and women in India, Nigeria, Mexico, United States, South Africa, Brazil, and Kenya. Rise Up’s work is enabling local visionary leaders in these countries to strengthen their organizations, lead change in their communities, and advance national level impact through improved policies, programs, and funding for women and girls. Rise Up with funding from Cummins will continue this work in South Africa in 2024.
Rise Up seeks an experienced Program Coordinator to launch Rise Up’s work in South Africa. Program Coordinators (sometimes referred to as Country Representatives in other geographies) are the focal point for the coordination of all program activities in the country. The person serves as liaison between Rise Up Oakland offices and leaders, subgrantees, and country partners.
The Program Coordinator will be responsible for on-going documentation and communications with staff, funders, participants, partners, and vendors. This position will work closely with the Rise Up team and will be expected to join recurring calls with the RU program lead and Program team. Duties and priorities may shift in accordance with program implementation.
Key Responsibilities
Project Coordination:
Coordinate, monitor and evaluate in country programming throughout the duration of the project.
Liaise and collaborate with local and national partner organizations throughout the project as needed.
Create a matrix of local civil society and nonprofit organizations in the country working on program specific issues in collaboration with key members of the Rise Up Programs team.
Coordinate participant outreach, co-interview and help select local civil society and nonprofit leaders from selected areas in country as part of new Rise Up cohorts
Workshop Coordination:
Organize all training logistics including obtaining quotes and securing training sites, identifying, and coordinating local facilitators (as needed), travel arrangements, room, and board for participants and Rise Up staff for workshops and events in the country.
Maintain communications with participants and international and regional facilitators
Coordinate the reimbursement payment for the participants, as necessary.
Provide monthly written progress reports to Rise Up’s Programs Team using appropriate reporting formats.
General Technical Assistance:
Work with the Rise Up team to communicate with potential and selected leaders, including answering questions about Rise Up program, logistics, the application process, pre-work and any leader documentation selected leaders are asked to complete during participant outreach, recruitment and selection.
Support participants with proposal development during the Rise Up Accelerator, alongside other Rise Up staff.
Follow-up with Rise Up leaders after the Rise Up Accelerator via phone and WhatsApp to provide additional support on advocacy proposal development and learn how they are disseminating lessons they learned in the training with their organizations and networks.
Share local resources, opportunities, and events with local Rise Up leaders.
Technical Assistance in Grantmaking:
Support grantee organizations as they complete grantmaking documentation, fill out forms and submit other required due diligence documents and information.
Organize monthly meetings with participants to monitor grants and conduct due diligence visits to grantee organizations.
Draft feedback emails compiling feedback from Rise Up team on leader proposals and reports in collaboration with program staff
Provide technical assistance on advocacy proposal development, reports, project implementation, and overall work to grantee organizations as needed.
External relations:
Represent Rise Up in local media (including radio, TV and/or print media) and national events as needed.
Conduct outreach to key potential partners at the local and national levels, both to generate interest in program participation and to build support and partnerships for the program.
Work with the Rise Up Communications staff to help collect leader stories and advocacy accomplishments to post on our social media and website.
Develop, maintain relationships and regular communications with key stakeholders at the community, provincial, and/or national levels.
Financial Management and Administration:
Assist with a variety of tasks, including document review, email correspondence, office management, archives, copies, fax, billing, and tracking expenses.
Monitor all project related expenses and ensure all expenses are within budget allotment and are in compliance with spending.
Submit monthly invoices and program expense reconciliations and accompanying receipts as requested.
Keep track of all office allowances and accompanying receipts.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
Gather and compile information on Rise Up leaders’ work in the country, including on public events and information, dissemination of learning from Rise Up Accelerator with peers and network, and monitor implementation of grantee projects, as needed.
Disseminate needs assessments and surveys to Rise Up leaders in the country for Rise Up convening workshops and other activities, as needed.
Assist in evaluating the project by conducting interviews, focus groups and site visits to grantee organizations, as needed.
Support the development of subgrantee summaries and provide information for donor reports.
Requirements
A minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience working with a non-profit organization (international non-profit experience preferred.) or substitute with four additional years of relevant experience.
Fluent in two vernacular African languages preferred
Undergrad social science degree preferred
Experience in Sexual Reproductive Health Rights and advocacy highly desired
Currently located in South Africa
Demonstrable experience in managing and coordinating projects independently.
Strong understanding of grassroots gender equality and women and girl issues in South Africa and working relationships with key stakeholders and partners working on gender equity issues in South Africa.
Experience participating in, or leading advocacy campaigns, social mobilization, or decision maker education.
Excellent interpersonal communications skills, with the ability to work in partnership with other organizations.
Ability to work independently and maintain regular communication with an international team.
Strong project coordination and organizational skills, with the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.
Familiarity with data management
Strong administrative, financial reconciliation and financial tracking skills
Experience using web-based tools for communication and social media channels.
Willingness and ability to travel locally up to 20% of the time.
Flexible schedule, allowing for heavier periods of work when needed.
Ability and willingness to travel internationally as needed.
High proficiency with MS office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), experience with Salesforce or other CRM
Fluency and proficiency in English is required.
To apply
This is a 1-year contract with a possibility of renewal subject to funding and performance.
In order to apply, email your application by Sunday 18th August 2024 to tracy@actionappointments.co.za - send your completed AA bio form, letter of motivation and updated CV (all in MS Word format).
