FAME foundation was established to solicit, encourage and advance the social, emotional and economic wellbeing of women and girls as well as formulate programmes within the framework of national development plan with a view to enhancing the participation of women and advocate for gender parity in the society.
FAME foundation firmly believe that the entire nation, businesses, communities and groups can benefit from the implementation of programs and policies that adopt the notion of women empowerment.
ChildFund Sport for Development is looking for a South Africa based Regional Project Coordinator to join their team.
Department: Sport for Development Location: South Africa Employment: Full-time, 12-month consultancy position (possibility of extension)
Professional Fee: 25,500 – 30,000 ZAR per month indicative based on experience
Reports to: Sport for Development Impact and Scaling Manager Other Information: Regular travel in the region is required (pending COVID restrictions) and applicants must have the right to live and work in South Africa.
Organisational context
ChildFund Sport for Development partners to provide children and young people with opportunities to play, learn, and lead.
Through integrated sport and life skills learning, young people from vulnerable communities are equipped to overcome challenges, inspire positive social change, and take active leadership roles within their communities.
All partnerships contribute to building an equitable and inclusive future, where children are safe from violence — reflecting targets within the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
ChildFund Sport for Development is led by ChildFund Australia, an independent international development organisation that works to reduce poverty for children in developing communities and a member of the ChildFund Alliance – a global network of 12 organisations which assists almost 23 million children and their families in 70 countries.
Job overview
The Sport for Development (S4D) Regional Project Coordinator leads operations between the S4D Team and partner organisations in South Africa and neighbouring countries and will:
Hold operational and reporting leadership for all projects
Build a strong, supportive and productive environment for partnerships that extend to partner staff and coaches
Ensure strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government, donors and ChildFund officers/departments