Programme Officer South Africa (based in the Johannesburg/Pretoria area)Location: Johannesburg / Pretoria AreaHours per week: 24Who are we?CNV Internationaal is the international foundation of the Confederation of Trade Unions CNV in The Netherlands. We believe that everyone is entitled to 100% fair work. This is what we are committed to every day, together with our partner trade unions worldwide. We empower workers in the formal and informal economy through social dialogue in Africa, Latin America and Asia. CNV Internationaal stands for the right to fair work and a living wage for everyone.
The focus of trade union work in South Africa will be on the mining sector. In this context, CNV Internationaal emphasises the importance of a fair and just transition: a transition that should implement new technologies for a greener economy while protecting the affected workers across the globe. We aspire to extend our work to improve the labour rights of mining workers in South Africa.
What will you do?Your first assignment will be to complement a study with a mapping of the Trade Union and Social Dialogue landscape in South Africa. You will also help build a relevant network of partners and assist in further developing our intervention strategy and activities.
Perform the Trade Union and Social Dialogue mapping (write the ToR, organise planning, budget and execute yourself).Organise (online) meetings with potential partners.Develop an intervention strategy and activity plan with the CNV Internationaal team.Represent CNV Internationaal at relevant events and meetings.Give presentations on CNV study findings.Build and maintain a relevant network of NGOs, business and government agencies.Coordinate and execute CNV Internationaal activities in South Africa.Draw up documents capitalizing on the strategies and experience of CNV and its partners.Write articles related to the programme's activities.Support the programme's communication and visibility.Who are you?We are looking for someone who is analytical and pragmatic, able to alternate between conducting research and coordinating activities with Trade Unions and other partners. You should have experience with Trade Unions and other stakeholders in the mining industry of South Africa, and value (remote) teamwork while confidently carrying out activities independently.
Hold a Master's degree in Socio-economics, Organisation/Business management, Development Sociology, International Trade or equivalent.At least five (5) years' experience as a consultant/programme officer including research and management.Planning, coordination, functional management, group/meeting facilitation and teamwork skills.Experience supporting civil society organisations or trade unions.Good knowledge of trade unions and civil society organisations in South Africa.Good research and writing skills.Willingness to travel within the country for meetings with stakeholders.Ability to operate flexibly and responsibly in a multi-cultural environment.Knowledge of gender and the mineral mining value chain is an asset.Computer skills, particularly in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Canva, Internet, etc.Experience with CNV Internationaal's themes: social dialogue, labour rights in supply chains, and gender equality.Experience in developing lobby and advocacy plans.Experience working with a Theory of Change.Network in international cooperation and/or corporate social responsibility in South Africa.What we offerWorking at CNV Internationaal provides an opportunity to make social impact. We offer:
A consultancy position for 24 hours per week.A budget to cover operational and travel expenses.Training and exchange opportunities within the CNV Internationaal global programme.A 6-month consultancy contract with the possibility of extension.A chance to contribute to strategy and early interventions in the mining sector in South Africa.A pleasant, open organisational culture where growth is appreciated.Enthusiastic? Here's how to applyIf the vacancy matches your ambition, experience, and talents, please respond before 19th August 2024 with your motivation letter and updated CV, including contact details of three (3) professional references to Daantje Bras at ****** with reference 'Programme Officer South Africa'.
For substantive questions about the position, please contact our programme officer Daantje Bras at ******.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
