PROGRAMME OFFICER: DEMOCRACY & GOVERNANCE

OSISA is a growing African institution committed to deepening democracy, protecting human rights and enhancing good governance in the region. A region in which the basic human rights of all its people, and in particular marginalized communities are protected; where both states and the private sector are accountable; and where all are able to actively participate in the social, political and economic spheres of public life, and enjoy equitable access to its resources, free from discrimination, exclusion and inequality.

Established in 1997, OSISA works in 10 southern African countries: Angola, Botswana, DRC, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

OSISA seeks to recruit for the following key positions:

PROGRAMME OFFICER: DEMOCRACY & GOVERNANCE
Ref: OSISA-PO-RSA
Role overview: The Programme Officer will be responsible for providing
technical and programme support to the Democracy and Governance
cluster. The incumbent will assist with the development of projects and
provision of grants to key national and regional partners. The incumbent
will provide input into the cluster and programme budget, contribute to
research, coordinate regional events and manage workshops, seminars and
meetings.

Position description: Programme initiation, programme implementation,
programme impact, grant making, communication and advocacy and
administrative oversight and management.
Key Competencies: Expertise in democracy and governance, ability
to support and co-operate on policy and programme issues; excellent
interpersonal skills; attention to detail; ability to work independently or in
multi-disciplinary teams and to deliver on multiple tasks.

Qualifications and experience: A Master’s degree in Social Science,
Development or field related to the programme area covered; at least 5
years’ experience working as Programme Officer in Southern Africa, in a
bilateral, multilateral, civil society and regional organisation setting.

HOW TO APPLY
Since OSISA has requested KM Global Consulting to assist them with
recruitment support for these positions, all applications should be sent
directly to osisa@kmglobalconsult.com with the relevant reference as the
subject headline of your email.
For information and detailed job descriptions, please visit
www.kmglobalconsult.com

Closing Date for submission: 25 July 2014
Only Shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.