Right2Know Campaign

JOB ADVERT: R2K Operations Coordinator

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The Right2Know Campaign (R2K) is looking for an experienced Operations Coordinator to oversee the day-to-day operations and financial management of the organisation to support efficient and effective campaigning efforts and ensure R2K continues to grow as a vibrant democratic Campaign.

This is an opportunity to work with committed activists around the country to support popular campaigns that have a real impact on the challenges facing South Africa at this critical period in our democracy.
Amongst others, major duties and responsibilities include:

  • Work with R2K staff and leaders to maintain effective participatory decision-making processes characterised by transparency and accountability;
  • Review & develop R2K’s operational policies and procedures, and support implementation.
  • Oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of the organisation’s operations.
  • Oversee the development of budgets and financial reports, and monitor spending.
  • Prepare funding proposals and reports;
  • Review and maintain Human Resource systems;
  • Review and maintain R2K’s information management system to ensure the Campaign’s  work and contacts are well documented and readily available for use;
  • Ensure campaign resources are available to staff and activists to full their mandate;
  • Manage the National Administrator and support Provincial Administrators and Coordinators;
  • Procurement & office management;
  • Ensure R2K complies with various statutory obligations.

The candidate will meet the following requirements:

  • Minimum 3 years proven experience in a comparable position in the non-profit field;
  • Experience working in democratic activists spaces and commitment to the democratic principles of the R2K Campaign;
  • In-depth knowledge of non-profit governance and general management best practice;
  • Strong understanding of financial management and auditing – the ability to work with Pastel Accounting and Payroll will be an advantage.
  • Experience in developing and evaluating strategic and operational plans;
  • Understand performance management principles and maintain good working relationships with staff and volunteer activists in flexible team environments;
  • Excellent written/verbal communication skills with multilingualism being an advantage;
  • Ability to self-manage and multi-task, pay attention to detail, planning, organising and time management;
  • Strong computer skills essential (word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail and Internet);
  • A relevant tertiary qualification;
  • A  driver’s licence would be an advantage.

The successful candidate will be based at our National Office in Salt River, Cape Town.

To apply send your CV with 3 contactable references and a cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements listed above to jobs@r2k.org.za by 12h00 on Wednesday 15 February.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. R2K reserves the right not to make an appointment. For more information visit www.r2k.org.za, queries: 0214471000.
For an overview of the R2K and how we work together see our introduction to the Campaign: https://theright2know.org/induction.
For more information about R2K’s operations and finances see our audited financials and the internal reviews contained in our annual reflections: https://theright2know.org/reports/.

 

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