[Kictanet] FW: [Idlelo2] Fw: ADVERT: PROJECT COORDINATOR - LINUXCHIX AFRICA

[Brian Longwe]

It wasn't clear from the advert ................. Does the applicant  
have to be a lady ;-)

Brian

On Jan 8, 2007, at 10:57 AM, Harry Hare wrote:

> Apologies for cross posting.
>
> Harry
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: idlelo2-bounces+harry=aitecafrica.com at fossfa.net
> [mailto:idlelo2-bounces+harry=aitecafrica.com at fossfa.net] On Behalf  
> Of Anna
> Sent: Sunday, January 07, 2007 7:49 PM
> To: idlelo2 at fossfa.net
> Subject: [Idlelo2] Fw: ADVERT: PROJECT COORDINATOR - LINUXCHIX AFRICA
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded Message -----------
> From: "Anna" <anna at cs.wits.ac.za>
> To: africasource2-l at lists.tacticaltech.org,
> africasource-l at lists.tacticaltech.org
> Sent: Sun, 7 Jan 2007 18:44:17 +0200
> Subject: Fw: ADVERT: PROJECT COORDINATOR - LINUXCHIX AFRICA
>
> LinuxChix Africa (LCA)
> Programme Coordination
>
> LinuxChix Africa seeks to appoint a Project Coordinator.
>
> The Project Coordinator will be based at the LinuxChix Africa  
> offices in
> Johannesburg, South Africa. This position includes both administrative
> responsibilities and programme management responsibilities, and an
> opportunity
> to make a substantive contribution to the growth of LCA.
>
> LinuxChix Africa is an African continental organisation that aims  
> to build
> technical GNU/Linux and Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) skills  
> among
> African women. We have a presence in over 26 African countries and  
> we are
> one
> of the fastest growing networks. We actively encourage and  
> facilitate the
> active participation of African women in FOSS software development  
> projects.
>
> Key areas of responsibility are:
>
> 1. Coordinate the following projects:
> - Capacity Development for LCA in Open Source Software, Production of
> Training
>   Kits and LCA e-Learning initiatives.
> - Advocacy and Policy recommendations.
> - Awareness, Publicity and Software Freedom Day celebration  
> planning and
>   activities.
> - Communications and Newsletters.
> - Marketing and Public Relations Strategies.
> - Conference Planning and Logistics
> - Policies and Governance coordination.
> - Develop strategic partnerships with key regional, continental and  
> local
>   organizations.
> 2. Coordinate LCA website enhancements, lists and newsletters.  
> Manage the
>
>   online communication with Council, Board, and the membership  
> lists (chix
> and
>   femme).
> 3.Convene key meetings with core regional and continental educational
>   institutions and related organizations.
> 4. Manage the project budget according the objectives and plans  
> agreed to
> with
>   the Board.
> 5. Report to the Board meetings and prepare reports as requested by  
> the
> Board,
>   Council and Funders.
> 6. Manage Office Staff
> 7. Any other duties as assigned.
>
> Requirements:
> - Postgraduate qualification. A postgraduate qualification in ICT  
> will be an
>
>   advantage,
> - Experience in women and ICTs issues and a passion for women's  
> development
> in
>   ICT and FOSS
> - Excellent written and oral presentation skills in English
> - Demonstrated ability to carry out independent research and project
>   management
> - Willingness to travel in Africa and occasionally outside the  
> continent, as
>   required
> - Strong computer and organisational skills, attention to detail,  
> ability to
>   prioritize, and resourcefulness in problem-solving
> - Ability to listen and communicate clearly and effectively with  
> people from
>   diverse cultures
> - Ability to work independently but also as a team member (with  
> staff of
> LCA,
>   the Board, Council and the general membership).
>
> The job is offered on a one-year contract.
>
> Interested and qualified candidates who match the profile are  
> invited to
> submit their CV and a letter of interest to:
> The Chairperson
> LinuxChix Africa
> The School of Computer Science
> University of the Witwatersrand
> Private Bag 3
> Wits
> 2050
> Email: anna at cs.wits.ac.za
>
> Closing Date for applications is 10th January 2007.
>
> Only short-listed candidates will receive a response from LinuxChix  
> Africa.
>
> Althouhg LinuxChix Africa does not discriminate on the basis of  
> race, gender
> or creed, preference will be given to a female candidate.
> ------- End of Forwarded Message -------
>
>
> Anna
>
>
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