Lesotho Wales Link Development Intern Based in Maseru, Lesotho

Lesotho Wales Link Development Intern Based in Maseru, Lesotho

Terms

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  Stipend: €500 per month with additional £2,500 payment at the end of 12 months conditional on successful completion of the project
  
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  Based at Lesotho Wales Link office, Maseru (Kingdom of Lesotho)
  
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  Duration of the placement: 12 months
  
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  Working hours are full-time: 37.5 hours per week and may involve some weekend and/or evening work
  
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  Six months probationary period
  
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  20 days holiday p/a (not including Christmas office closure period and Lesotho public holidays)
  
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  Accommodation will be provided in Maseru rent-free, however payment for associated rates (water, electricity and heating) will be individual’s own responsibility.
  
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  Return flights to and from the UK will be covered, as will comprehensive travel and health insurance for the duration of the placement.
  
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  Deadline for applications: Tuesday, 8^th September 2009
  
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  Interview date: Saturday, 12^th September 2009 (Cardiff)
  
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  Placement start date: 20^th October 2009 (negotiable)
  

Please note: The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced CRB Check.

1. 
   To work with staff and Trustees of LWL to produce a development plan for the organization.
   

2. 
   To work with the Trustees and staff of LWL to develop the organization’s capacity in the key areas of; financial management and reporting, human resources, office administration and IT, fundraising, project management, networking, communications and organizational governance.
   

3. 
   To support the staff and Trustees of the LWL in all aspects and activities of the organization, reporting to the Executive Director in Wales on a regular basis and keeping both organizations informed on key successes.
   

4. 
   To support LWL staff and Trustees to ensure that the corporate business and management of the organization meets the required legal standards for NGOs in Lesotho.
   

5. 
   To facilitate the Memorandum of Understanding with Dolen Cymru and ensure that activity and reporting targets are met.
   

6. 
   To support the Assistant Director of LWL to manage the finances of the organisation, agreeing and managing expenditure in accordance with the budget and financial procedures set by the Trustees and Dolen Cymru and other funders.
   

7. 
   To support the LWL Trustees to manage LWL staff and Dolen Cymru volunteers in country, ensuring that there is a performance management system, with appropriate job descriptions, under which staff performance is regularly reviewed.
   

8. 
   To support the LWL to manage all aspects of the LWL’s exchange programmes, ensuring that they are developed and managed appropriately in line with Dolen Cymru’s procedures and health and safety guidelines.
   

9. 
   To support the development of the ‘Wales Centre’ plan in Lesotho. Liaise with Government, partner organizations and potential funders in Lesotho to ensure the project’s success and stakeholder investment.
   

10. 
    To link with other NGOs and statutory organizations in Lesotho to raise the profile of LWL and ensure that it is represented in appropriate fora.
    

11. 
    To develop strong communication links with Dolen Cymru, LWL and all those associated with the work of the LWL in whatever capacity. To share information about activities undertaken in Lesotho through the link with internal and external stakeholders through the use of appropriate technology e.g. website, newsletters and e-bulletins.
    

12. 
    To work with the Trustees of LWL to recruit a suitable candidate for the post of Executive Director in September 2010 and to oversee a reasonable period of handover to the new post holder.
    

13. 
    Any such other duties as may be agreed jointly between the LWL trustees and Dolen Cymru and the post holder.
    

Experience Experience of managing staff/volunteers gained in Essential

an NGO or equivalent organization
Experience of strategic planning and Essential

working as part of a team to deliver

organizational aims
Experience of project management Essential
Experience of managing budgets Essential

Experience of living/working in a developing Essential

Country
Experience of working with overseas partner Desirable

organizations to develop their capacity

grants in the voluntary/non-governmental sector

construction projects in the UK or a developing

country

Skills/Knowledge Able to demonstrate an understanding of and Essential

sensitivity to other cultures.
Knowledge and understanding of a small Essential organization’s needs and of working with

limited resources

procedures relating to: organisational and project

finances, health and safety, and human resources.
Understanding of the voluntary sector and the Essential

importance of ensuring a strong committee of

Trustees with clear accountability arrangements

for the Director.

able to demonstrate excellent project

management skills
Able to demonstrate an understanding of and Essential

commitment to international development as

well as knowledge and understanding of the

work of international agencies and NGOs.

interpersonal skills and show high degree of

emotional intelligence
Competent in the use of electronic office systems, Essential including Microsoft Word, Excel and internet
Good presentation and communication skills, Essential

able to prepare oral and written materials to

suit differing audiences
Self-starter, able to adjust to changing Essential

circumstances and new environments

and work to set targets and deadlines without

daily supervision
Able to demonstrate support of established teams Essential
Valid, current driving license Desirable


NOTE:
This project is partially funded through the Youth in Action Programme of the European Union and so we welcome applicants between the ages of 18-30.