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DEPUTY DIRECTOR


Gender Links, a dynamic Southern African NGO specialising
in gender, media and governance seeks the services of an
experienced, highly motivated and committed deputy
director. The successful candidate will come from Southern
Africa and will have:
        A strong background in gender, media and or/ governance;
        Strong strategic, conceptual and operational skills;
        Training and research skills;
        At least five years programme management experience;
        Financial, fund raising and report writing skills;
        Excellent networking and inter personal skills.
        Excellent verbal, writing and editing skills.
        Knowledge of Southern Africa.
        Facility with IT and its strategic applications in
research and advocacy.

The post, which is for an initial period of two years, is
based in Johannesburg and will require flexibility to
travel. A highly competitive remuneration package will be
offered, commensurate with the skills and experience of
the successful candidate. Interested candidates should
submit their CV's, references,  a sample of their writing,
and letter of motivation to [log in to unmask] by
close of business on 30 April 2007 or fax to (27) 11 622
4732. More information on GL can be found at
www.genderlinks.org.za. For further information on the
post please phone 27 (11) 622 2877. Only short listed
candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us
by 15 May 2007 please consider your application
unsuccessful.