Nelson Mandela Foundation

Dialogue Director

The Nelson Mandela Foundation is looking for a new director for the Dialogue and Advocacy Department.

This position aims to develop the Dialogue and Advocacy Programme of the Nelson Mandela Foundation into a leading social justice programme in South Africa with an international footprint. The programme should find ways to promote social justice and make a difference in people’s lives by using dialogue as a grounding methodology.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide planning, oversight and review of Dialogue Programme by contributing to the development of the organization’s strategic development process with applicable content and analysis 
  • Develop the Dialogue strategy in response to the overall organizational strategy 
  • Develop an annual work plan for the Dialogue department in alignment with the strategic objectives of the organization
  • Direct the dialogue programme in accordance with the key focus areas as directed by the Board of Trustees
  • Oversee Dialogue projects, associated research and fellowship programme implementation as well as reviewing the impact of the interventions
  • Identify most pressing needs for research and dialogue and develop appropriate interventions
  • Direct the department and manage due diligence on relevant key stakeholders and possible partners 
  • Collaborate with heads of department across the institution to advance and elevate brand perception through multiple platforms as approved
  • Provide credible and accurate information to be communicated towards pronouncing and elevating the institution’s image within the prevailing or projected socio-economic and cultural environments 
  • Liaise with the institutional leadership structure on matters related to the overall strategy of the Foundation’s transatlantic fellowship programme and its implementation in South Africa
  • Coordinate supervision of staff and SA-based consultants working on the transatlantic fellowship programme’s projects to monitor timelines and ensure smooth operations and high standards for quality
  • Inform the development of the fellowship programme’s work, particularly as it relates to new initiatives
  • Serve as a key thought partner to the racial equity fellowship programme on effective organisational development and the overall positioning of the programme within South Africa and in global racial equity networks
  • Coordinate the development of the institutional budget for the fellowship programme and oversee expenditure against the budget
  • Build a team that is cohesive, productive and highly motivated
  • Contribute to the building of a motivated, productive staff complement
  • Foster collaboration across departments and units

Requirements:

  • Masters degree in Social Science, or related disciplines
  • Four years experience managing people 
  • At least eight years experience in applied social interventions and/or research 
  • Ability to contribute to public discourse and represent the organisation

To apply or to enquire more about the position, please send your abridged CV and proof of qualifications to hr@nelsonmandela.org, addressed to Ms B. Mzondeki

Closing Date:  18 April 2021.

Note: The Nelson Mandela Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Preference may be given to applicants who reside in the Gauteng region and are multilingual.