With strong work ethic and dedication to success, I consistently strive to exceed expectations and contribute to the overall success of the team. I bring a unique blend of creativity, assertiveness, and youthful energy that enables me to initiate innovative solutions and drive positive results.
Programme Responsibilities
Accompany Venda, Steenbok and Elukwatini communities in EarthLore’s
dialogue methodology for reviving their traditional ecological knowledge and
practices.
Support the implementation of EarthLore’s agroecology training programme for
the same local communities, building on indigenous knowledge.
Ensure regular follow-up with communities and farmers and facilitate problem
solving.
Contribute to the development of EarthLore’s organizational strategic plan.
Identify and propose new opportunities for expanding the work.
Support interns and new team members in developing their skills and capacity
and understanding of issues and methodologies.
Be an ambassador in developing and fostering new relationships with partners,
movements and civil society more generally.
Write reports and analyses of programmatic activities within two weeks of
returning from field.
Contribute to the preparation of the programs budget.
Uphold EarthLore philosophy and practice.
Support and contribute to communications such as articles and stories.
Participate in EJ activities including mentoring where applicable.
Advocacy which includes engaging with relevant government departments and
officials.
Administration Responsibilities
Manage travel logistics and schedules for meetings/workshops/other events in
South Africa/Zimbabwe and cross borders for EarthLore staff and beneficiaries as
required.
Collect and file all reports, attendance registers and other relevant documents for
all events, workshops and programmes.
Support the EarthLore team by ensuring rituals take place.
Act as custodian of cash for all related field activities.
Prepare fortnightly or monthly Cash Reconciliations as necessary for all cash
used in field activities.
Source quotations for supplies and services related to programme activities.
Scan and file receipts and supporting documentation for donor reporting.
Role and Responsibilities
1. Office Administration and communications
Provide general support to EarthLore Johannesburg office as need
arises, for example logistics, participating in meetings, documentation,
taking care of visitors.
Support the EarthLore team by ensuring rituals agreed take place.
Support team with administrative duties, typing, support, travel
arrangements and workshop logistics.
Ensure an efficient and pleasant office environment, maintain effective
systems, and manage all office administration including health &
safety, post, stationery and supplies
Schedule staff meetings, draft and file notes/minutes.
Manage all incoming communications on behalf of the team as
required, e.g. answering calls, visits, requests, and keep a written
record of all such communications.
2. Project administration
Manage travel, conference and meeting logistics and schedules in
South Africa and cross border for EarthLore staff and beneficiaries as
required.
Collect and file all reports for all events, workshops and programmes.
3. Finance Assistance
Act as custodian of petty cash and cheque books
Prepare fortnightly Petty Cash Reconciliations
Support management of project petty cash system and cash flow
Prepare of payment requisitions
Source quotations for supplies and services
Capture Petty Cash and EFT Payments into Pastel batches
Scan and file receipts and supporting documentation for donor
reporting
Administration and filing of financial documents for donor reports
4. Field Assistance
Accompany Programme Manager on field trips to communities to
provide support as required.
Assist in developing the processes and trainings with communities.
Assist with dialogues with women in particular.
Assist with reporting and documentation for programme work.
Maximized office space utilization by maintaining a clean, organized work environment that encouraged productivity and efficiency
Supported departmental goals with the coordination of inter-departmental meetings and collaborative initiatives
Teamwork and Collaboration
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