Location: Dakar, Senegal
Start date: anticipated to be July or August, starting with a 2 weeks induction in Johannesburg, South Africa
Duration: 24 months
Salary: US$ 36,000 annually

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF JOB PURPOSE:
CIVICUS’ Fellows Programme is an exciting new venture in which key professionals are placed with CIVICUS national/regional member organisations for a period of 2 years. During this round, the fellow will be placed with Réseau des Plates-formes d’ONG d’Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre (REPAOC), based in Dakar, Senegal.

The primary aim of the programme is to promote knowledge exchange and learning, and build the capacity of both the host organisation and their members.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
At least 2-3 years of work experience in institutional capacity building, network development, and/or civil society strengthening
Demonstrated long term commitment to civil society and citizen action
Demonstrated or proven experience with capacity building/training/institutional strengthening
Written and verbal fluency in English and French

KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES:
Knowledge of global/regional dynamics and civil society issues, particularly West Africa
Understanding of membership and networking principles
Proven ability to work in a diverse, decentralised, and global environment
Proven ability to work independently, problem solve within a team, and adapt to different situations
Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity
Willingness to travel and ability to drive

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS ROLE
Strengthen the capacity of REPAOC and their member organisations
Support the delivery of REPAOC’s key programmes objectives
Promote knowledge exchange and learning between REPAOC and their members, and between CIVICUS, CIVICUS members, and REPAOC

MAIN ACTIVITIES OF THIS ROLE
Strengthen institutional capacity (40%)
• Develop capacity building approaches to strengthen REPAOC’s national and regional platforms
• Conduct trainings with REPAOC and their members
• Advise REPAOC by acting as a resource person in implementation works
Deliver key activities related to REPAOC’s programme objectives (40%)
• Develop an action plan to support, where relevant, REPAOC’s regional programmes related to the SGDs.
Knowledge Exchange and Learning (20%)
• Contribute knowledge to CIVICUS’ peer learning exchanges, which will convene CIVICUS members around specific themes
• Contribute knowledge and research to both CIVICUS and REPAOC’s member networks
• Support regional coordination of REPAOC and CIVICUS’ member networks
• Share knowledge and experience through CIVICUS social media, OpEds, and other publications, in collaboration with the communication team

HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified applicants can apply through this link; http://studentinfoportal.com/opportunities/fellowships/civicusrepaoc-at-senegal-worth-36000-annually/