Employer DescriptionPhilanthropic organisation with offices in JHB North
Job DescriptionYou will assist a family member with all their Philanthropic requirements.
Please note : This is a permanent position for 2 days per week.
You are still eligible for company benefits.
Strategy and Governance AdvisingAssessing organizational and/or portfolio strengths and challengesSurveying the landscape or "ecosystem" in which foundation clients conduct their work to identify targets of opportunityDeveloping effective grantmaking approaches and complementary resource investmentsAssessing the institutional capacity of foundation clients and guiding their approach to improve and strengthen institutional systems and governanceData Collection and AnalysisConducting and analyzing interviewsReviewing and summarizing secondary data, including research reports and client background materialsAnalyzing quantitative dataLeading and actively participating in team meetings to discuss and develop findings and recommendationsDeveloping written reports and presentations summarizing analysis and recommendationsFacilitation and PresentationPlanning and facilitating meetings with boards, staff members and other stakeholdersDeveloping meeting agendas and meeting reportsPreparing and making presentations to clientsGrant Strategy AdvisingReviewing and summarizing grant proposals and grant reports on behalf of clientsArranging and participating in site visits and drafting site visit reportsHelping to design grant processesProject ManagementProviding day-to-day project managementDeveloping and monitoring project work plans and budgetsSupervising the project work of analysts, administrative assistants, and affiliatesClient RelationsBuilding client relations, including email and telephone communication, and in-person meetingsQualificationsBachelors degree in a relevant field strongly preferred.
SkillsA minimum of five years relevant work experience in the philanthropy sector.
Previous experience with consulting and/or project management required.
Experience working in diverse communities and across social, economic and cultural differences strongly preferred.
Exceptional writing skills: Consultants must have the ability to present complex concepts, findings and recommendations in succinct, salient and readable reports and memos.
Exceptional analytical skills: Ability to tackle large and complex problems in topic areas of interest to our clients by parsing out issues, weighing pros and cons and developing recommendations.
Strong oral communication and presentation skills: Ability to facilitate meetings, present reports and think on your feet in meetings Strong client relations skills: Ability to pick up on different organizational cultures and work with a wide range of different types of foundation leadership, including boards.
Excellent interpersonal skills: Ability to work well both as a member of a team and independently Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Self-starter: Ability to manage and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment, delegate work efficiently, and take direction from multiple project managers
BenefitsMedical Aid, provident fund