POSITION: FOSSFA Secretariat Coordinator
LOCATION: The Free Software and Open Source Foundation for Africa is a not-for-profit Pan-African organization registered in Mauritius with secretariat in the Ghana-India Koffi Annan Center of Excellence in ICT, Accra, Ghana. FOSSFA is annoucing its FOSSFA Secretariat Coordinator vacancy, to be based at the FOSSFA Secretariat in Accra, Ghana. TERM: Two years of Initial Contract. Renewable APPLICATION: Applications and remuneration preferences may be sent through any FOSSFA executive member, [EMAIL PROTECTED] or to [EMAIL PROTECTED] COMMENCEMENT DATE: As soon as possible. ORGANIZATION: The mission of FOSSFA is the promotion of FOSS and the FOSS development model in Africa . OVERVIEW: FOSSFA is seeking an individual that has the passion and dedication to provide hands-on management for its planned expansion of activities. He/She should be motivated by FOSSFA's potential to connect people, spread FOSS, technology, and social possibilities in Africa and beyond. RESPONSIBILITIES: Leadership • Represent FOSSFA and the Africa FOSS community officially • Provide needed management for all FOSSFA projects • Coordinate smooth day to day activities of FOSSFA Secretariat • Support administrative and logistical preparations towards Idlelo 4. • Ensure that meaningful benchmarks are established, tracked, and revised as appropriate • Implement and evaluate an action plan based on the approved strategic goals and opportunities. Management/Program • Implement programs to fulfill the overall mission of FOSSFA. • Nurture FOSSFA's relationships with members, the general public, and funders. • Partner with appropriate organizations/people to increase awareness FOSSFA and its activities • Draft and present financial reports of FOSSFA projects and all received monies • Cultivate ongoing relationships with supporters to ensure a reliable source of funding for immediate operations, as well as to expand FOSSFA's asset and donor base. Community and Council Development • Ensure management of membership within FOSSFA • Ensure consistent and transparent communication with any and all FOSSFA council members, the general public, and sponsors. • Provide avenues for full and open communication and collaboration with the community at large and promote an awareness of the diverse and changing needs of the community. • Collaborate with the Council and members in the development of all actions of the Foundation. • Facilitate collaboration and cooperation between FOSSFA and other organizations and leaders, to build a shared vision of how to address and solve issues related to FOSS in Africa . QUALIFICATIONS: Background: • Project Management experience in either the non-profit or technology sectors • Well-known and respected within at least one Open Source community • Experienced in raising funds for non-profit organizations • Effectively organized, highly-independent and self-motivated. Characteristics: • Highly-organized self-starter with the ability to set, manage, and implement priorities. • High level of comfort with and passion for technology and Open Source • Able to listen well and build consensus from public discussions • Ability to understand and adapt to diverse African cultural backgrounds • Excellent oral and written English communication skills, with a working knowledge of French. Education: Bachelor's degree or the equivalent in experience is required. COMPENSATION: A salary commensurate with Ghana national standards for not-for-profit organisations. -- Wire Lunghabo James Linux Solutions Kagga House - Annex Bugolobi Kampala, Uganda www.linuxsolutions.co.ug yahoo: lunghabo jabber: lunghabo skype: lunghabo Mobile: +256 712 726609 Office: +256 312 278767
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