Right2Know Campaign

Job Advert: R2K National Organiser

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The Right2Know Campaign is an umbrella group of organisations and activists campaigning to advance the free flow of information in South Africa. R2K is best known for leading the civil society campaign on the Secrecy Bill, but its work has expanded to tackle broader issues relating to access to information, freedom of expression, and the free flow of information. (Find out more at www.r2k.org.za.)

The Right2Know Campaign wants to appoint a National Organiser with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience to work closely with Provincial Working Groups and activists to support vibrant campaigns across the country.

This full time post is based in Salt River, Cape Town.

Responsibilities include:

  • Supporting provincial strategic development/planning;
  • Supporting provincial and national campaigns;
  • Ensure the development of popular education and mobilisation materials;
  • Ensuring provincial financial planning, management, and support.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of three years relevant experience, preferably in a similar environment;
  • Must bring a commitment to the democratic principles of the R2K Campaign, as well as an understanding of issues relating to the right to know;
  • Must be willing to travel extensively;
  • Excellent written/verbal communication skills with multilingualism being an advantage;
  • Ability to self-manage and multi-task, organise and pay attention to detail;
  • Strong computer skills essential (MS Word, MS Excel, E-mail and Internet);
  • Ability to maintain good working relationship and work with volunteer activists in flexible team environments is a necessity;
  • Proven ability to develop and implement an advocacy strategy;
  • Strong meeting and workshop facilitation skills;
  • Ability to navigate social media platforms is advantageous;
  • Driver’s licence, code 8, would be an advantage.

The Right2Know is offering the opportunity to have a real impact on the challenges facing South Africa from within a dynamic environment and supportive team.

To apply, submit a CV with contactable references to mark@r2k.org.za by 12h00 on Tuesday 29 April 2014. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. R2K reserves the right not to make an appointment. For more information visit www.r2k.org.za, queries: 0214471000.

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