Assistant Director: Strategic Partnerships (12 Months Contract)

About the position

To promote South Africa and Africa’s participation in the European Union Funding Programmes and networks.
JOB DESCRIPTION

• Organising logistics for local and international activities to raise awareness on EU programmes and company support instruments (venue booking, invitation and managing the RSVPS, packaging of all required event materials)
• Coordination of the logistics for the South African National Contact Point (NCP) Network company
• Facilitate participation in international Leveraging opportunities for South African students ‘participating in international Training programmes
• Assist with the facilitation of the dedicated capacity building initiatives for international cooperation specifically targeting Historically Disadvantaged Institutions and individuals (HDIs)
• Coordination, management and implementation of international programmes and projects.
• Coordination and attendance of project reporting meetings (projects implemented by company).
• Administration of Directorate standard operating procedures and document management.
• Compile and prepare submissions, memos, letters, notes and or power-point presentations relating to the area of work.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• A tertiary qualification at NQF level 7 in International Relations, Public administration, Scientific related field
• Minimum 2 in a scientific field, public administration or international relations, international events management experience, and understanding.

Desired Skills:

• Administrative skills
• Good communication skills
• Negotiation skills