Programme Coordinator Internship

The Africaid Trust is a registered NGO in South Africa. It runs a programme called WhizzKids United which uses football as a tool to deliver HIV/AIDS, prevention, care, treatment and support services to young people worldwide.

Job Description

The post will start on 1 October, 2013. The time commitment for the post is 6 months to 1 year. (For shorter periods, please contact us).

The applicant will become a member of the Programme Team which consists of three members and coordinates all WhizzKids United’s programme-related activities. The applicant will work alongside another Programme Coordinator and report to a Programme Director who oversees the Programme Team’s activities.

The applicant will be responsible for:

• Coordinating programme planning, implementation and support in all project locations
• Planning and conducting training workshops with a focus on HIV prevention and football training
• Work closely with Life Skills Trainers who work in the field
• Monitoring & Evaluation of our school based Life Skills Programme

Requirements/Qualifications

We are looking for a motivated and hard-working person who is willing to work in a team-based organisation. The applicant should have a football background, either as a player or coach and be passionate about youth development.

The applicant should:

• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline OR currently enrolled in college/university studying a relevant subject
• Project Management experience
• Analytical skills and experience in statistics
• Have a good understanding of English, both written and spoken
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially MS Word and Excel)
• Good people skills
• Goal driven working attitude and willingness to work outside the normal office hours
• Ideally be passionate about football, and have some experience in football coaching

Benefits/Salary

This position is a non paid, non-salaried position.

One of the main benefits to you is the chance to make a real difference in the lives of young South Africans infected and affected by HIV & AIDS.

It will give you the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in South African culture and you will have the chance to work alongside people from around the world. It is an exciting, dynamic role and an exceptional opportunity for anyone looking to gain experience in programme administration within a well respected and successful charity, in particular this position will also provide a great range of experiences for someone wishing to pursue a career in overseas development.

This is the role for you if you want a chance to put your skills to the test with a job that offers up fresh challenges every day. There are many opportunities to learn within a great team and in your free time you get the chance to explore the breath taking surroundings.

How to Apply
To apply, the applicant will need to contact:
Stefan Kunze
Email: volunteering@africaid.org.zaTel: +27 (0) 78 5574067
The applicant will be required to fill in a “Volunteer Application Form”, which may be followed by a telephone interview.
More information on www.whizzkidsunited.org