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

[alice at apc.org]

yes......that's the preference :)
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brian Longwe" <brian at pure-id.com>
To: <alice at apc.org>
Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 2:56 PM
Subject: Re: [Kictanet] FW: [Idlelo2] Fw: ADVERT: PROJECT 
COORDINATOR -LINUXCHIX AFRICA


> 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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