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Opportunity type: Employment Contract type: Fixed term employment of 1 year The Southern Africa Trust was established in 2005, to support civil society organisations in Southern Africa to participate effectively and with credibility in policy dialogue so that the voices of the poor can have better impact in the development of public policies. Our mandate is to work on a non-profit basis, to engage in activities that contribute to the reduction of poverty & inequality. In delivering this mandate, we strive to strengthen the voices of poor people in public policy processes. Africans deserve an economy that allows each person to lead a dignified and meaningful life. We believe inclusive economies are critical for reducing poverty and inequality and unlocking the potential of regional integration to generate jobs, drive innovation, protect the environment and generate economic opportunities for all. The Trust in 2022 to 2024 plans to purposeful engage with gender justice for women’s empowerment focusing on mainstreaming gender across the organisation and its programme. The Southern Africa Trust seeks to recruit a Communications and Research Associate Purpose The main purpose of this role will be to provide Communications and Research support to the Southern Africa Trust (SAT) by working closely with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to ensure that the appropriate SAT Communications Strategy is implemented with the goal of increasing the Trust’s presence and influence within and outside of South Africa, the SADC region and beyond. This role will support the CEO in creating content and ensuring that the Trust Strategic messages on all relevant platforms, including but not limited to relevant social media platforms and the Trust website promote and protect the Trust’s vision, mission, and goals. A further function of the role is to provide research on trends and developments in the sector in the SADC region, continentally and globally to keep abreast of events that will be beneficial in influencing delivery of our strategy and increasing the Trust’s visibility in the region and beyond. Key Responsibilities (Refer to the Job description for full information): o The role will broadly be responsible for three areas: a) Communications support by working closely with the CEO to implement the Communications strategy through various communications related functions including content creation. b) Research function by supporting monitoring research and development trends. c) Executive Administration by supporting the CEO office with planning and administration of events and by supporting with other relevant administration processes required by the team. Competency profile: The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences with 3-5 years relevant experience in in conducting research and analysis, experience in copywriting content for social media and relevant platforms. In addition, the candidate should have experience in administration and event coordination, knowledge of applicable national legislation and policies, communications technical knowledge and an understanding of social media trends. Fluent proficiency in English is essential. Prior sector experience will be advantageous. Please forward your curriculum vitae and covering letter explaining of your interest in the work of the Trust to email recruitment@southernafricatrust.org Please include the full position title you are applying for in the email subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The Southern Africa Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Southern Africa Trust reserves the right to modify this job advert or not to make an appointment. Opportunity Closing Date: 11 April 2023 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa or remote. The Trust offices are based in Johannesburg, South Africa; however this role is open to remote working (preferably to suitable candidates from the Southern African region)
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