The IJ Hub NPC is a non-profit company spun off by the amaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism to support investigative journalism in Southern Africa.<\/p>\n
The hub supports and builds the capacity of investigative journalism centres and journalists via i.a. fellowships, workshops, networking, editorial assistance and organisational advice. It also raises philanthropic funding to support member centres. Current member centres are based in Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Malawi, Swaziland, Lesotho and South Africa.<\/p>\n
We are seeking to appoint a managing partner: organisational, who will lead and manage the organisation jointly with the hub\u2019s managing partner: editorial.<\/p>\n
Purpose<\/em><\/strong>: \u2022 Provide strategic leadership to the organisation in consultation with the co-managing partner and board \u2022 Lead and manage the organisation financially and administratively \u2022 Lead and manage the hub\u2019s sustainability goals \u2022 Implement relevant activities.<\/p>\n Key deliverables<\/em><\/strong>: \u2022 Build and manage stakeholder relationships \u2022 Manage the hub operationally: compliance, financial planning and oversight, accountant liaison, etc \u2022 Fundraise both for the hub and for the centres \u2022 Develop and implement a system of monitoring and evaluation for member centres \u2022 Evaluate funding applications from member centres \u2022 Help arrange fellowships, workshops etc \u2022 Provide advisory support \u2013 compliance, financial, sustainability, etc \u2013 to member centres.<\/p>\n All applicants must<\/em><\/strong>: \u2022 demonstrate relevant non-profit sector experience in roles with similar levels of responsibility \u2013 in both strategic and operational functions \u2022 financial and accounting literacy \u2022 be a self-motivator.<\/p>\n Attributes that will be a plus<\/em><\/strong>: \u2022 direct experience or work exposure to the world of journalism \u2022 knowledge of the political economy and media landscape of Southern Africa \u2022 internet and social media savvy<\/p>\n The successful applicant will report to the hub\u2019s board and be based in Johannesburg.<\/p>\n A competitive remuneration package is offered. Individuals from a previously disadvantaged background are encouraged to apply.<\/p>\n Please email your CV and a short letter of motivation to lizels@amabhungane.org<\/strong><\/a> by 15 March 2020. The CV and letter should speak to the above criteria. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.<\/p>\n