05 April 2012

LIVELIHOODS DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT OFFICER

This is a 2-year half time (or 1-year full time post with a possibility for extension to 2 years if funding permits), with a 3-month probationary period.

The Pietermaritzburg Agency for Christian Social Awareness has been working for social justice in the uMgungundlovu District Municipality for over 30 years.

PACSA currently works by facilitating development process with community based initiatives in economically disadvantaged township- or rural areas, at their request.

PACSA seeks to build its capacity to offer services related to the livelihoods needs of community groups, and to provide specialist support in mainstreaming a livelihoods orientation in PACSA's programme work.

The successful candidate will undertake initial pilots with three groups to provide successful models of good practice, and write these up as case studies to influence PACSA's direction with regard to livelihoods work into the future.

S/he will work as an integral member of PACSA's programme team but also independently, will be passionate about community-driven development, and have experience in supporting small community-based livelihoods projects to enable income earning activities. S/he will identify relevant organisations and networks, and establish referral systems.