Escape the City - Operations Assistant

Africaid's WhizzKids United

WKU was developed in response to the staggering high numbers of HIV infection amongst youth in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. The HIV prevalence rate in KwaZulu-Natal is estimated at 16.5%, with ante-natal clinics in some areas reporting prevalence rates above 60%, making this province the epicentre of the HIV/AIDS crisis both nationally and globally!From our experience working with youth we realised that kids learn and respond best when they are motivated and when the method of learning is appropriate, dynamic, goal orientated and delivered in a language that kids speak and understand.Enter WhizzKids United which recognizes that football is the perfect tool with which to teach as it speaks a universal language which appeals to all children, both boys and girls, and in doing so transcends culture and background.

Operations Assistant

Hard-working person who is willing to work in a team-based organisation

Durban, South Africa
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ABOUT

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

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

The applicant will become an operations assistant to all our teams which include the Programme Team, Operations Team and the Finance Team which makes up the WhizzKids United’s team as a whole. The applicant will be responsible for providing an efficient and reliable administrative support service to staff and volunteers. The post-holder will undertake a range of administrative, service and support duties. The applicant will be responsible for:

Assisting with the coordination of meetings, providing administrative support when necessary and minutes taking.

General administrative duties and office logistics
Assistance with the creation and adherence of policies and procedures
Assisting with monthly finance activities and liaising with the finance manager.
Assisting with HR operations and recruitment for the Durban office
Assistance in research for our fundraising team
Assistance in planning events and functions with our Marketing Team

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 strong interest in working in the development/NGO sector and changing lives.

The applicant should:

Have a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline OR currently enrolled in college/university studying a relevant subject
Have a good understanding of English, both written and spoken
Be able to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Ideally be passionate about football

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 fundraising 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.