Job description

Community Media Trust (CMT) is a South African NGO focusing on communication in the fields of basic human rights. CMT aims to empower individuals and communities, encouraging them to take part in managing and improving their own lives, promoting healthy and health-seeking behaviour and basic human rights. It does this through media and outreach programmes that provide scientific information in a format that is easy to understand.

CMT seeks to employ a suitably qualified/experienced community liaison officer (CLO).

Please visit our website to find out more about CMT – www.cmt.org.za

Key duties and responsibilities: (may include but are not limited to)

•  Attend the relevant community meetings and structures in order to ensure that the community is kept abreast of activities
• Gain and support community entry
• Assist with recruitment for programmes
• Work closely with the project coordinator and the team to fulfil the project goals
• Represent CMT at local structures or ensure that someone does
• Conduct community mobilisation when necessary
• Host, organise and attend meetings with stakeholders
• Supporting facilitators during sessions
• Assist in finding venues and contractors when required
• Comply with ad-hoc requests from your supervisor

 To apply (via email sent to

az.gro.tmc@tnemtiurcer

only):

1. Click on http://www.cmt.org.za/about-us/vacancies where you need to fill in the HR005 CMT Employment Application Form completely, accurately and legibly;
2. A motivational one-page cover letter.
3. Your current updated CV

Email all the above documents to:

az.gro.tmc@tnemtiurcer

using the reference “CLOPMB_042018” in the subject line.

Do not send an application without using the correct reference number, indicating which office you are applying to work at and attaching all the requested documentation as your application will not be considered.

Applicants who have not been contacted by the 11 May 2018 may assume that they have not been successful in their application. Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo a competency-based assessment and credit/ITC checks.

CMT reserves the right to amend and/or withdraw adverts at any time without notification.

Closing date: 30 April 2018

CMT reserves the right to amend and/or withdraw adverts at any time without notification.

Requirements

• Matric (or equivalent) + a certificate in the field HIV/AIDS, or any related fields required
• Minimum one year of work experience engaging with communities is essential
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, TB, other related health issues and/or community work required
• An understanding of local culture
• Valid code 8 driver’s license
• Intermediate level computer skills (MS Office)

Posted on 23 Apr 14:59