Project Manager: Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and External Sexual Characteristics (One Year Renewable Contract) at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

•  The incumbent of this position is responsible for the overall management of the Children’s Rights Unit of the Centre for Human Rights, which is one of the Centre’s research, education, training,  capacity building and advocacy units. The incumbent will be responsible for the following key responsibilities:

 Unit Project Activities

• Manage the implementation of existing projects.
• Grow the project portfolio of the Unit by identifying and developing new project areas in the unit’s focal area in South Africa, Africa and  globally
• Manage the existing, and establish new partnerships for the work of the Unit, including collaborations with civil society organisations working on  the relevant rights in Africa
• Represent the Centre in various forums related to  human rights including regional meetings and sessions of relevant treaty bodies 
• Manage partner and donor relations in relation to all the Unit’s projects
• Coordinate and facilitate the hosting logistics of annual training, courses and events within the unit 
•  Manage the relevant clinic within the Centre  

 Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting   

• Develop and improve monitoring, evaluation plans for the Unit
• Develop monitoring and impact indicators for project activities.
• Monitor all project activities, expenditure and progress towards achieving project outputs.
• Report on progress on all project activities to the Director, relevant donors and funders.
• Report to the funders in accordance with the terms specified in the grant agreements.
• Formulate strategies for improving efficiency and effectiveness of the delivery of project activities.
• Provide input and participate in the organisation of the annual project reviews and planning  workshops  
• Monitor and evaluate the long-term effects and impact of the activities of the Unit and sustainability of project results.   

    Fundraising and Financial Oversight   

• Create a sustainable and diverse fundraising portfolio for the Unit’s activities
• Develop a comprehensive and coherent fundraising strategy for the Unit’s work.
• Research and approach potential donors in line with the Unit’s focus areas  
• Create a database for potential donors.
• Write grant applications to grant makers and handle all administrative aspects of fundraising
•  Lead all interactions and communication with project donors and funders with the aim of sustaining long term funding collaborations.
• Raise awareness of the Unit’s work on a continuous basis in the donor community in order to form new donor relationships.
• Develop new methods to raise funds for the Unit’s work
• Manage the Unit’s budget.
• Liaise with the Finance Manager to ensure the Unit’s financial sustainability e.g. through careful utilisation of resources and realistic fundraising targets 

       Communications and Media Engagements

• Implement an information and communications strategy for the Unit in consultation with the Centre’s Communications Manager.
• Update   the Unit’s web page with the work of the Unit   
• Develop publicity materials to raise awareness of the Unit’s work and events.
• Develop media contacts and publicise the achievements of the Unit.
• Raise awareness and maintain the profile of the Unit through different platforms including social media.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with relevant role players in the Human Rights movement and networks.
•  Prepare press releases as well as undertake media advocacy as and when necessary.

 Research and Capacity Building    

• Undertake and oversee research and publish on aspects of human rights related the unit’s focus area 
• Design and facilitate delivery of training and capacity building for various stakeholders 
• Effectively and efficiently respond to requests for interventions/training 

    Human Resources Management   

• Manage Unit staff to ensure delivery of Unit objectives.
• Implement development and training needs for all staff in the Unit.
• Managing the performance of all the staff in the Unit.
• Oversee disciplinary and grievance matters in liaison with 

  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A Master’s degree in Human Rights
• A minimum of 4 years’ working experience in the following: 
• Project management;
• Research, advocacy and capacity building; 
• Working with non-governmental organisation(s);
• Fundraising and donor report writing.

  ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES: 

• A doctoral degree in human rights or a related area
• A professional qualification in project management
• A total of 3 years of experience in high-level stakeholder engagement in an African context, including UN and AU officials