Project Co-ordinator

RAPCAN (Resources Aimed at the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect) is a child protection organisation based in Cape Town which focuses on issues relating to child victimisation and offending.

RAPCAN’s work includes direct services to children and families; the provision of training to professionals and non-professionals that work with children; the development and dissemination of resource materials and advocacy towards the reform of law and policy.

RAPCAN seeks applications for the position of Project Co-ordinator, based in Plumstead, Cape Town. The project co-ordinator will be accountable to the Child Protection and Support Services manger and is responsible for:

• The development, implementation and co-ordination of RAPCAN’s Healing project.
• Ensuring that RAPCAN’s standards in relation to service delivery are met
• Oversight over the delivery of all services of the project, including direct services to children and families, training workshops and learning platforms for professionals and non-professionals.
• Liaison, and networking with other service providers.
• Contracting and overseeing external service-providers including partner organisations
• Managing the activities of the project in accordance with the organisation’s procedures and in conjunction with the programme managers and other relevant role players.
• Overseeing project budgeting, spending and financial reporting to the programme manager
• Marketing the services of the project
• Pursuing strategic alliances with other organisations as necessary
• Coordinating and managing relationships with relevant role-players to ensure effective use of the project.
• Reporting to RAPCAN and other stakeholders on a regular basis

Requisite skills:

• Qualification in project management, development studies, or other social sciences
• At least 3 years experience in project management, operations management and training
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation skills
• Good networking and communication skills
• Ability to carry high workload and work under pressure
• Commitment to working in the children’s rights arena
• Sound specialist knowledge of children’s rights and child protection
• High level of computer literacy
• Willingness to travel
• Drivers licence and own transport

RAPCAN offers market-related salaries, which are based on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

To apply:

Applications should be sent by 15 February 2010.

Nondwe Miki
Email: nondwe [at] rapcan [dot] org [dot] za
Fax: 021 712 2365

Applications should include:

• A detailed curriculum vitae
• A cover letter that outlines how the candidate fits the job requirements
• The names and full contact details (telephone, fax and e-mail) of 3 recent referees