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The Community Education Computer Society (CECS)
Two positions in Johannesburg, South Africa: Project Officer and Content Editor
The Community Education Computer Society (CECS), an ICT training NGO, seeks to fill the position of Project Officer and Content Editor on a fixed-term contract basis. CECS received support from the Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA) to implement a Free Knowledge and ICT Literacy portal in collaboration with the Meraka Institute.
PROJECT OFFICER
=Position Purpose=
The Project Officer will oversee the implementation and tracking of CECS projects
=Responsibilities=
* Execute projects according to the project plan
* Develop forms and records to document project activities
* Set up files to ensure that all project activities and information is appropriately documented
* Monitor the progress of projects and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of projects
* Establish a communication schedule to update staff and stakeholders on the progress of projects
* Review the quality of the work completed on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards
* Write reports on the projects
* Provide administrative support
=Requirements=
* A relevant university degree will be advantageous
* At least 2 years project management experience
* Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
* Knowledge of open source applications
* Report writing skills
* Able to take initiative and work independently
* Working knowledge of an indigenous language
* Some knowledge of open source and open content licenses will be advantageous
CONTENT EDITOR
=Position Purpose=
The Content Editor will be responsible for creating, editing, managing and updating portal content.
=Responsibilities=
* Create, edit, manage and update portal content
* Develop an on-line newsletter
* Collect and evaluate content
* Market the portal
* Write weekly homepage news stories
* Identify and engage potential content providers
=Requirements=
* A relevant degree in English or Journalism
* At least 2 years experience writing on-line web content
* Excellent writing, editing and proof reading skills
* Excellent communications skills
* Very high level of skills using the Internet
* Web development skills will be advantageous
* Excellent networking skills
* Knowledge of Southern African development scene
A competitive remuneration package will be offered, commensurate with skills and experience.
The positions are based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Please send a letter of motivation (covering past experience and speaking to the job requirements) and your CV (no certificates) with 2 references to: vacancies@cecs.org.za or fax: 0118349054 by Friday, 23 February 2007.
Only successful candidates will be contacted for interviews.
PROJECT OFFICER
=Position Purpose=
The Project Officer will oversee the implementation and tracking of CECS projects
=Responsibilities=
* Execute projects according to the project plan
* Develop forms and records to document project activities
* Set up files to ensure that all project activities and information is appropriately documented
* Monitor the progress of projects and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of projects
* Establish a communication schedule to update staff and stakeholders on the progress of projects
* Review the quality of the work completed on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards
* Write reports on the projects
* Provide administrative support
=Requirements=
* A relevant university degree will be advantageous
* At least 2 years project management experience
* Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
* Knowledge of open source applications
* Report writing skills
* Able to take initiative and work independently
* Working knowledge of an indigenous language
* Some knowledge of open source and open content licenses will be advantageous
CONTENT EDITOR
=Position Purpose=
The Content Editor will be responsible for creating, editing, managing and updating portal content.
=Responsibilities=
* Create, edit, manage and update portal content
* Develop an on-line newsletter
* Collect and evaluate content
* Market the portal
* Write weekly homepage news stories
* Identify and engage potential content providers
=Requirements=
* A relevant degree in English or Journalism
* At least 2 years experience writing on-line web content
* Excellent writing, editing and proof reading skills
* Excellent communications skills
* Very high level of skills using the Internet
* Web development skills will be advantageous
* Excellent networking skills
* Knowledge of Southern African development scene
A competitive remuneration package will be offered, commensurate with skills and experience.
The positions are based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Please send a letter of motivation (covering past experience and speaking to the job requirements) and your CV (no certificates) with 2 references to: vacancies@cecs.org.za or fax: 0118349054 by Friday, 23 February 2007.
Only successful candidates will be contacted for interviews.
