About the Organisation
Nal’ibali (isiXhosa for “here’s the story”) is a national reading campaign, founded in 2012. It believes that kids who read can go anywhere. To unlock a child’s potential, the campaign is working to create a South Africa where every child, every day, enjoys a story – whether they are reading, being read to or hearing a story told aloud. When children have regular, positive experiences with reading and stories, it lays the foundations both for academic success and socio-emotional well-being.
Nal’ibali works towards this goal by equipping reading role models, increasing access to high- quality reading materials in African languages, and creating opportunities for children to engage with reading and stories – in homes, ECD centres, schools and communities.
About the Job
Reporting to the executive board of Nal’ibali Trust, the organization is seeking a Director with proven experience in fundraising and organizational management in the South African NGO sector.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain existing and generate new strategic partnerships within the political, educational, business and civil sectors.
Raise funds and build partnerships that ensure the organisation’s financial sustainability via government and private funding.
Build and maintain solid relationships with funders and social investment specialists.
Lead the organisation by being visible and responsive to the needs of the organisation and its donors.
Collaboratively set and drive organisational strategy, budget and culture.
Drive a successful campaign that has equally strong advocacy and programmatic aspects.
Elevate the quality of campaign design and delivery, by successfully overseeing implementation of key 'building phase' activities.
Be accountable for the overall budgeting and finances, together with the CFO.
Develop strategic thinking, subject matter expertise and drive thought leadership throughout leadership/ management team and programmes team, as well as externally.
Further Nal’ibali’s amplification agenda via thought leadership in various fora, such as radio and television interviews, conferences, editorial contributions and CSI platforms.
Directly manage members of the Leadership Team and set clear expectations for their performance.
Comply with all requirements bestowed upon the Director in terms of the Kings Report on Corporate Governance.
Requirements
You are an advocate for children’s rights and their well-being.
You have a successful track record of a minimum of 5 years leading others.
You have a successful track record of fundraising in the NGO sector.
You have some knowledge of the children's literacy sector in South Africa
Strong knowledge of community development dynamics and nuances, and how to design impactful campaigns and programmes that take these into account.
Proven experience in designing or implementing behaviour change campaigns is advantageous.
Experience of working with and reporting to a Board of Trustees and donors.
Proven track record of developing and executing strategy.
Experience in leading teams in diverse geographical locations.
Able to communicate succinctly, clearly and compellingly (verbal and written) in English and at least one additional African language.
Comfortable and confident with public speaking and interaction with the media (radio, television, seminars and workshops), around advocating for children’s literacy rights.
Proven experience as a leader who is entrepreneurial, adaptive, responsive and always looking to create and maximise opportunities.
To apply
Must be legally eligible to work full time in South Africa and be willing to travel occasionally. In line with Nal’ibali Trust’s Transformation Policy, preference will be given to Black South African candidates.
In order to apply, email your application by Friday, 24th November, 2023to callum@actionappointments.co.za
About the Organisation
Nal’ibali (isiXhosa for “here’s the story”) is a national reading campaign, founded in 2012. It believes that kids who read can go anywhere. To unlock a child’s potential, the campaign is working to create a South Africa where every child, every day, enjoys a story – whether they are reading, being read to or hearing a story told aloud. When children have regular, positive experiences with reading and stories, it lays the foundations both for academic success and socio-emotional well-being.
Nal’ibali works towards this goal by equipping reading role models, increasing access to high- quality reading materials in African languages, and creating opportunities for children to engage with reading and stories – in homes, ECD centres, schools and communities.
About the Job
Reporting to the executive board of Nal’ibali Trust, the organization is seeking a Director with proven experience in fundraising and organizational management in the South African NGO sector.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain existing and generate new strategic partnerships within the political, educational, business and civil sectors.
Raise funds and build partnerships that ensure the organisation’s financial sustainability via government and private funding.
Build and maintain solid relationships with funders and social investment specialists.
Lead the organisation by being visible and responsive to the needs of the organisation and its donors.
Collaboratively set and drive organisational strategy, budget and culture.
Drive a successful campaign that has equally strong advocacy and programmatic aspects.
Elevate the quality of campaign design and delivery, by successfully overseeing implementation of key 'building phase' activities.
Be accountable for the overall budgeting and finances, together with the CFO.
Develop strategic thinking, subject matter expertise and drive thought leadership throughout leadership/ management team and programmes team, as well as externally.
Further Nal’ibali’s amplification agenda via thought leadership in various fora, such as radio and television interviews, conferences, editorial contributions and CSI platforms.
Directly manage members of the Leadership Team and set clear expectations for their performance.
Comply with all requirements bestowed upon the Director in terms of the Kings Report on Corporate Governance.
Requirements
You are an advocate for children’s rights and their well-being.
You have a successful track record of a minimum of 5 years leading others.
You have a successful track record of fundraising in the NGO sector.
You have some knowledge of the children's literacy sector in South Africa
Strong knowledge of community development dynamics and nuances, and how to design impactful campaigns and programmes that take these into account.
Proven experience in designing or implementing behaviour change campaigns is advantageous.
Experience of working with and reporting to a Board of Trustees and donors.
Proven track record of developing and executing strategy.
Experience in leading teams in diverse geographical locations.
Able to communicate succinctly, clearly and compellingly (verbal and written) in English and at least one additional African language.
Comfortable and confident with public speaking and interaction with the media (radio, television, seminars and workshops), around advocating for children’s literacy rights.
Proven experience as a leader who is entrepreneurial, adaptive, responsive and always looking to create and maximise opportunities.
To apply
Must be legally eligible to work full time in South Africa and be willing to travel occasionally. In line with Nal’ibali Trust’s Transformation Policy, preference will be given to Black South African candidates.
In order to apply, email your application by Friday, 24th November, 2023to callum@actionappointments.co.za
