Platform to Protect Whistleblowers in Africa Regional Director Jobs in South Africa
The Role
PPLAAF, a rapidly growing organisation with ambitious objectives for the years to come, is seeking a Regional Director for Southern Africa to both implement PPLAAF’s vision and continuously adjust it to the Southern African context.
In close relationship with the Executive Director based in Paris, the Regional Director in South Africa will play a crucial role in designing PPLAAF’s strategy in the region, working with donors to raise funds, managing the team, and representing PPLAAF in front of partners, institutions or media.
The job is a Full-time position, based in South Africa with a preference for working from Johannesburg.
Job Responsibilities :
Design and implement PPLAAF’s strategy and activities in Southern Africa Work alongside PPLAAF teams to achieve PPLAAF’s objectives
Manage PPLAAF teams in South Africa (1 Project Officer)
Oversee the protection of whistleblowers who receive PPLAAF support
Receive new whistleblowers and potential whistleblowers and design adequate support for them
Coordinate investigative consortiums based on whistleblowers’ disclosures
Lead advocacy efforts for whistleblower protection in Southern Africa Represent PPLAAF in media interviews
Represent PPLAAF in meetings with government officials, civil society organisations, and others
Manage relations with authorities, specifically regarding the local registration of the organisation
Set up an office dedicated to supporting whistleblowers in the region
Manage donor relationships for PPLAAF Southern Africa activities
Manage and monitor PPLAAF grants and funds for Southern Africa
Hire and manage potential other members of the team (new recruits or interns)
Requirements
Minimum of 5 years experience in a Civil Society Organisation working on similar topics (anti-corruption, transparency, investigation, protection of civic space, etc.), at least 2 of which at a managementlevel
Experience as a Head of Programme or Director in a CSO, managing a team, or representing a structure.
Strong management and organisational skills to implement a long-term vision
Ability to define and achieve objectives independently and to work with limited supervision on a wide variety of priorities
A strong sense of initiative will be crucial to manage the organisation
Understanding and commitment to PPLAAF’s mission
Proven track record as an activist on these topics would be appreciated Knowledge of whistleblower protection law and landscape would be appreciated
Excellent communications skills, both oral and written (excellent report & proposal writing), including public speaking
Good personal skills
Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally. Ability to work in an international environment
Languages other than English a plus
How to Apply
Please send a Resume (with at least two references from former positions) and a cover letter to [email protected]
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