Vacancies

 18 October 2011

The Open Democracy Advice Centre (ODAC) is looking to appoint (on a 3 month contract) an Events Assistant. The incumbent will be responsible for:

•  Liaising with stakeholders and participants who are invited to attend seminars/workshops offered by ODAC.
• Arranging travel, accommodation and venues for ODAC staff/facilitators/consultants who will oversee such seminars/workshops.
• Ensuring that ODAC material for seminars/workshops is made available to participants at such workshops (this includes photocopying of material, ordering of material from service providers,  liaising with couriers etc).
• Marketing/inviting stakeholders to attend ODAC seminars/workshops.
• Ensuring that expenditure is aligned to the applicable budget for seminars/workshops.

 Experience/Skills required:

•  2 years experience in events coordination;
• Project management work experience would be advantageous;
• 3 year diploma/degree in a related field.
• Be a forward thinker who is able to proactively plan and multi-task;
• Able to work under pressure against strict deadlines;
• Be an effective communicator who is considerate, professional and able to speak in English and Xhosa with a third language an added advantage;

To apply, please submit a motivational letter and copy of your CV (of no more than 3 pages) with referees to radiyah@opendemocracy.org.za. The salary package is in the region of R12 000 – R14 000 per month, depending on experience.  

The closing date for applications is 25 October 2011.