[kictanet] ] APC Job advert: Consulting Services Coordinator

[alice at apc.org]

Please send applications to: jobs at apc.org by 31 October 2010.



APC consulting services Coordinator



The Association for Progressive Communications (APC) is looking for a
creative and results-driven individual to lead, develop and manage its
consulting services.

APC is a global network of civil society organizations whose mission is to
empower and support organisations, social movements and individuals in and
through the use of information and communication technologies to build
strategic communities and initiatives for the purpose of making meaningful
contributions to equitable human development, social justice,
participatory political processes and environmental sustainability. 
www.apc.org



APC is building its capacity to provide fee-for-service consulting as part
of its overall resource mobilisation and sustainability strategy. APC will
provide consultancy services in its strategic areas of competencies which
are: capacity building in gender evaluation, capacity building in
strategic use of information and communication technologies, policy
development and research, network building, and advocacy. The Consulting
Services Coordinator will be responsible for developing and managing
consultancy services that will contribute to implementing APC's strategic
plan and delivering its mission. The area of consulting services which APC
would like to develop first is capacity building in gender evaluation.


Application deadline: 31 October 2010


Start date: Immediate



APC's has varying strategic and operational capacities in delivering
consultancies.



In the last 10 years, APC has gained experience and built its competency
in gender evaluation and developed the Gender Evaluation Methodology (GEM)
for the Internet and ICT Initiatives. Based on this expertise, APC is
ready to implement a three-year GEM strategic business plan that will help
organisations understand and show how their initiatives are transforming
women's lives and contributing to achieving gender equality. APC's GEM
services will focus on developing capacity of organisations in gender
evaluation.



APC is also known for its excellent work in building capacity of diverse
organisations including civil society, communicators, policymakers and
private sector in ICT policy advocacy and strategic ICT use. Much of APC's
work in these areas has emerged from relationships formed through
implementing projects, advocacy work and through APC's extensive
international network. In the next six months, the focus of APC's business
development will be in developing its GEM services and establishing
systems and processes for all APC's consultancy services.



The Consulting Services Coordinator will report to the Women's Networking
Support Programme Manager and will be responsible for:



·         Review and implementation of the GEM’s business plan;

·         Design and development of a suite of products for GEM consulting
services;

·         Design and implementation of a marketing strategy to promote GEM
consulting products and services;

·         Securing GEM consultancies and managing relationships with GEM
clients;

·         Financial planning and management of GEM consulting services;

·         Managing GEM consultancy staff and sub-contractors.

·         Building and maintaining strategic relationships with potential
clients and actively embarking on outreach programmes;

·         Establishing systems and processes for all APC consultancies
working with APC’s finance and administration team;

·         Managing and monitoring the implementation of APC’s consulting
service delivery;



The person we are looking for will have:



·         Experience in project/programme management (at least five years);

·         Experience in business development (including fundraising) and
marketing

·         Experience and background in civil society networking;

·         Enthusiasm for networking and inclusive network building;

·         Experience in managing people;

·         Experience in the design and development of business systems and
processes;

·         Sound financial skills and understanding of business management
principles;

·         The ability to plan and think strategically;

·         Sound academic qualifications in a related area.



Other requirements



·         Excellent computer and internet skills and experience in working
in an online environment;

·         Good writing skills and experience in writing reports;

·         Excellent English writing and oral communication skills,
including public speaking experience;

·         Able to work in a team and under pressure;

·         Able to work independently and to manage people mainly via
online communications;

·         Able to travel.



Advantages:



·         Ability to communicate in Spanish and/or French



Organisational relationships:



The successful applicant will report to the Programme Manager: Women’s
Networking Support Programme and work closely with APC's Executive
Director. They will be responsible for building and managing the GEM
consulting service team.





Remuneration and duration of contract:



This is a full time contract for an initial six-month period (renewable
depending on performance and availability of funding). Remuneration is
based on APC's salary scale for the position. Short-listed candidates will
receive specific information on the salary range on request.



Location:



The incumbent can work from anywhere in the world provided they have
excellent internet access. APC provides an equipment allowance but require
staff to use their own computers. Some international and regional travel
will be required. APC is a truly virtual organisation and does not have a
physical headquarters. We do our work online. For this position we want to
particularly encourage candidates from the global South to apply.



How to apply:



Please send a CV and a covering letter IN ENGLISH that illustrate your
interest in the position. You should include the following information:



·         Description of your interest in working with the APC

·         Your background/interest in dealing with issues around gender
equality

·         Your background in the design and development of income
generating entities

·         Description of your background in project management and team
coordination, specifically in an international and/or online context

·         Description of your computer skills

·         Where you live

·         Languages you speak and write

·         Other information you think might be of importance to our
assessment of your application

·         Three references: names, relationship, contact details; at least
one of these should be related to project or campaign that you have
managed.





Please send this information via email with ‘ Consulting Services
Coordinator’ in the subject line to: jobs at apc.org by 31 October 2010.

-- 
Emilar E. Vushe
Office of the Executive Director
Association for Progressive Communications (APC)
P O Box 29755, Melville, 2109
Johannesburg, South Africa
Email: emilar at apc.org
Skype: emilarvushe
Website : www.apc.org