Programme Director

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, South Africa Intellidex Full time

Intellidex has been tasked with delivering a ground-breaking intervention to help address youth unemployment in South Africa. Working with the National Skills Fund and the Presidency, we will be implementing the world's largest pay-for-performance programme to support the fight against youth unemployment in South Africa. This is a highly innovative approach informed by local and international experience that will set precedents for the public sector both in SA and beyond.

We are looking for a leader to take primary responsibility for managing the operations of the programme on a one-year fixed term contract (with the possibility of extension based on performance of the programme). The position will have a team of five staff working solely on the project and supported by several senior consultants from Intellidex. The position will report into a board of international and local advisors.
- Strong leadership skills having managed a team working nationally in South Africa
- Experience in the philanthropic field, specifically in youth employment programmes
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Project management experience
- Performance management experience
- Ability to problem solve and come up with innovative solutions to unique situations which may arise
- Excellent data interpretation and writing skills
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- At least have a master's degree in development or related
- Academic and professional research experience related areas is not essential but would be advantageous

We have offices in Sandton, London and Boston. This position can be based in Sandton or Cape Town. Our standards are high, with a team including MBAs, CFA charterholders and PhDs to ensure that the project achieves all of its objectives for the greater good of the South African economic landscape.

If you are interested in this position, please send us your CV, and a covering letter in which you explain how your educational and professional background meets the requirements listed above. The position is urgent and will be filled as soon as an applicant is identified.

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