Working for Amnesty International South Africa means becoming part of the world’s largest grassroots human rights organisation.
See our current vacancies below:
Fundraising Consultant
Application Deadline: 9 February 2024
Programme: Fundraising
Location: South Africa
Reporting to: Finance & Human Resources Manager
Key Relationships: Executive Director, Senior Program Officer, Campaigner, Media & Communications Officer and Membership & Growth
Please send your motivation letter and CV to james.jairos@amnesty.org.za
JOB PURPOSE
In order to develop our work in 2024 and beyond, Amnesty International South Africa (AISA) plans to build on its existing donors and develop a strategy to widen its fundraising scope in South Africa. The consultant will contribute to this by helping AISA develop a 2024-2028 South Africa fundraising strategy, including a plan to cultivate current donors and leading prospects for new funding opportunities in South Africa.
about you
As the fundraising consultant, you will have expertise in fundraising and donor engagement, specifically in the context of South Africa. You will have a proven track record of successful fundraising support for International Non-Governmental Organisations registered as local organisations.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop a strategy to manage, cultivate, and engage new South African donors with a focus on major donors and foundations who are new to our work / first time donors.
- Provide a landscape analysis (scoping) of the South African donor scene, including trusts and foundations, corporations, and High Value donors.
- Identify potential funding opportunities and sources for AISA based on our thematic areas, geographic focus, and organisational objectives
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Knowledge of diverse funding sources and opportunities available in the South Africa
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Excellent written skills
- General knowledge of South Africa
- Ability to express ideas clearly, orally and in writing, and communicate complex issues with sensitivity to the audience
PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION ON RESPONSIBILITIES, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.
Junior Researcher
Application Deadline: 2 February 2024
Programme: Research
Location: South Africa
Reporting to: Researcher
Key Relationships: Executive Director, Finance & Human Resources Manager, Senior Program Officer, Campaigner, Media & Communications Officer, and Membership & Growth
Please send your motivation letter and CV to james.jairos@amnesty.org.za
JOB PURPOSE
To assist in the development and implementation of AISA’s research and campaigning strategies, including by monitoring developments; drafting and assisting in the production of documents; participating in the coordination of the work of the team; and providing support including in relation to field work and in response to crises.
about you
You will have a degree in social sciences, law, development, human rights, or any other related field with a minimum of 2 years of human rights or social sciences research experience.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist AISA’s research and campaigning activities by gathering and managing human rightsrelated information, assisting with coding research data, finding effective ways to communicate data, assisting with information management, and transcribing research interviews.
- Assist with research and campaigning through the production and distribution of public and internal reports, briefings, factsheets, submissions, letters, press releases, annual report, opeds and other identified outputs, including drafting, formatting, editing/proof-reading, distribution of texts and, where appropriate, coordinating the translation of documents.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Excellent written skills
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to draft and proof-read research materials tailored to the appropriate audience
- Ability to gather and process human rights-related information/material
- General knowledge of South Africa
- Experience of managing conflicting demands, meeting deadlines and adjusting priorities
