[kictanet] Fwd: [Council] Vacancy announcement: FOSSFA Secretariat Coordinator

[Dorcas Muthoni]

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From: Milton Aineruhanga <milton at wougnet.org>
Date: Mon, Apr 14, 2008 at 8:10 PM
Subject: [Council] Vacancy announcement: FOSSFA Secretariat Coordinator
To: council at fossfa.net


 POSITION:

FOSSFA Secretariat Coordinator


LOCATION:

The Free Software and Open Source Foundation for Africa is a not-for-profit
Pan-African organization registered in Mauritius with secretariat in the
Ghana-India Koffi Annan Center of Excellence in ICT, Accra, Ghana. FOSSFA is
annoucing its FOSSFA Secretariat Coordinator vacancy, to be based at the
FOSSFA Secretariat in Accra, Ghana.



TERM:

Two years of Initial Contract. Renewable


APPLICATION:

Applications and remuneration preferences may be sent through any FOSSFA
executive member, dorothyg at aiti-kace.com.gh or to nnenna at opensource.org

COMMENCEMENT DATE:

As soon as possible.


ORGANIZATION:

The mission of FOSSFA is the promotion of FOSS and the FOSS development
model in Africa .

OVERVIEW:

FOSSFA is seeking an individual that has the passion and dedication to
provide hands-on management for its planned expansion of activities. He/She
should be motivated by FOSSFA's potential to connect people, spread FOSS,
technology, and social possibilities in Africa and beyond.

RESPONSIBILITIES:


Leadership

• Represent FOSSFA and the Africa FOSS community officially

• Provide needed management for all FOSSFA projects

• Coordinate smooth day to day activities of FOSSFA Secretariat

• Support administrative and logistical preparations towards Idlelo 4.

• Ensure that meaningful benchmarks are established, tracked, and revised as
appropriate

• Implement and evaluate an action plan based on the approved strategic
goals and opportunities.


Management/Program

• Implement programs to fulfill the overall mission of FOSSFA.

• Nurture FOSSFA's relationships with members, the general public, and
funders.

• Partner with appropriate organizations/people to increase awareness FOSSFA
and its activities

• Draft and present financial reports of FOSSFA projects and all received
monies

• Cultivate ongoing relationships with supporters to ensure a reliable
source of funding for immediate operations, as well as to expand FOSSFA's
asset and donor base.



Community and Council Development

• Ensure management of membership within FOSSFA

• Ensure consistent and transparent communication with any and all FOSSFA
council members, the general public, and sponsors.

• Provide avenues for full and open communication and collaboration with the
community at large and promote an awareness of the diverse and changing
needs of the community.

• Collaborate with the Council and members in the development of all actions
of the Foundation.

• Facilitate collaboration and cooperation between FOSSFA and other
organizations and leaders, to build a shared vision of how to address and
solve issues related to FOSS in Africa .

QUALIFICATIONS:


Background:

• Project Management experience in either the non-profit or technology
sectors

• Well-known and respected within at least one Open Source community

• Experienced in raising funds for non-profit organizations

• Effectively organized, highly-independent and self-motivated.


Characteristics:

• Highly-organized self-starter with the ability to set, manage, and
implement priorities.

• High level of comfort with and passion for technology and Open Source

• Able to listen well and build consensus from public discussions

• Ability to understand and adapt to diverse African cultural backgrounds

• Excellent oral and written English communication skills, with a working
knowledge of French.


Education:

Bachelor's degree or the equivalent in experience is required.


COMPENSATION:

A salary commensurate with Ghana national standards for not-for-profit
organisations.




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