COMMUNITY MOBILISER TENABLE IN MASUNGA – Kagisano Society Women’s Shelter

EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

DATE: 9th March 2018

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Kagisano Society Women’s Shelter is a voluntary nonprofit making organization that exists to fight Gender Based Violence (GBV) in Botswana. In 1998, the Kagisano Society started the Women’s Shelter Project to respond to the cases of GBV, the first of its kind in Botswana. To date, KSWS has concerned itself with the rights of men, women and children in Botswana.

 

Through the provision of counseling services, temporary shelter, and outreach and education services. KSWS has become a safe haven for individuals experiencing GBV; ranging from Emotional, Physical, Sexual, to Economic abuse.

These are 6 months, full-time contract positions, with the possibility for renewal.

The positions may require travel, with the possibility of working extra hours and in emergencies. Interested individuals are invited to send applications for the following positions:

COMMUNITY MOBILISER TENABLE IN MASUNGA

Reports to: Outreach Coordinator, Gaborone

PURPOSE OF POSITION

To mobilize communities to utilize locally available resources to identify and respond to Gender Based Violence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

– Provide Counselling services for GBV related cases.
– Organize and conduct community GBV prevention activities.
– Promotes KSWS services.
– Assists host organization in carrying out GBV activities.
– Develops individual work plans based on needs of the community.
– Assists in formation and support of village ward committees.

– Liaises with community and stakeholders in carrying out KSWS mandate
– Participates in community events – fairs, parades, etc. that are regularly scheduled on nights and weekends.
– Distributes organizational materials throughout assigned areas
– Assists in evaluating outreach services and make recommendations.
– Participates in resource mobilization efforts.
– Produces timely monthly reports.
– Undertakes any other related duties as may be required by the supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

– At least BGCSE, preferably a CERTIFICATE in Social Work or Counselling.
– A minimum of 1 year work experience practicing in any of the above
– Experience in project planning and management is an added advantage
– Excellent professional conduct and an ability to handle confidential information

Only individuals who are native to North East District may apply for the position. Fluency in
Setswana, Sekalaka and Setebele will be an added advantage.

OUTREACH OFFICER TENABLE IN GHANZI
Reports to: Outreach Coordinator, Gaborone
PURPOSE OF POSITION
– Carry out outreach activities in order to increase uptake of services and raise awareness on GBV
– To mobilize communities to utilize locally available resources to identify and respond to Gender Based Violence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
– Provide Counselling services to clients of KSWS with GBV related issues.
– Produces timely monthly reports.
– Facilitates presentations that create awareness and prevention of GBV.
– Develops outreach plans based on case trends and needs of the community.
– Liaises with community and stakeholders in carrying out KSWS mandate.
– Assists in evaluating outreach services and make recommendations
– Participates in resource mobilisation efforts.
– Enters statistical data into agency database
– Supervises Community Mobilisers
– Undertakes any other related duties as may be required by the supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
– At least a DIPLOMA in Social Work or Counselling.
– A minimum of 2 years work experience practicing in any of the above
– Experience in project planning and management is an added advantage
– Excellent professional conduct and an ability to handle confidential information.

ACCOUNTS OFFICER TENABLE IN GABORONE
Reports to: Finance Officer, Gaborone

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Accurate and timely processing and reporting of financial data.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
– Assist the Finance Officer in performing daily financial tasks and the
preparation of financial reports.
– Processes various payments including payments for suppliers and
employees.
– Captures payments and related cash and deposits into the accounting system.
– Assist in the preparation of the audit file.
– Produces monthly trial balance and monthly report
– Keeps custody of petty cash.
– Maintains an up to date fixed asset register.
– Participates in resource mobilization efforts.
– Undertakes such other related duties as directed by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS & RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
– AAT or Advanced Diploma in Accounting
– At least 2 years’ experience in accounting in a similar environment
– Having worked in an NGO will be an added advantage

COMPETENCIES
– Attention to detail
– Numeracy
– Diligence
– Accuracy

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 16th MARCH 2018 WORK HOURS: FULL-TIME – 40 HOURS/WEEK

Remuneration: KSWS offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and
experience.

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements can submit a cover letter, detailed
CV, Certified copies of educational certificates and three references to

[email protected]

 

Letters should be addressed to: The CEO, Kagisano Society Women’s Shelter, Gaborone.
Hand deliver: Broadhurst Ext 19, Plot 6062/3, Tshimotharo. Tel: 3907659