VACANCIES

Vacancies exist within Society Against Sexual Orientation Discrimination (SASOD) for the following positions:

Programme Coordinator

The Programme Coordinator will be responsible for:

• Leading a small team in the implementation of programme activities according to agreed timelines;
• Building and maintaining networks of Civil Society Organizations, community, religious and political stakeholders;
• Supporting the execution of workshops and meetings with stakeholders and partner organizations;
• Overseeing the delivery of advocacy and awareness related initiatives and activities;
• Mentoring and supervising the work of contractors;
• Overseeing the functioning of the SASOD programme office;
• Working with donor partners in developing content for effective programmes and activities;
•  Recruiting external contractors as necessary;
• Reporting to donors and partners on project deliverables;
• Identifying and mobilizing funding opportunities for SASOD, including writing proposals;
• Working with SASOD to identify and develop initiatives to promote equality, human rights and access to justice for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) citizens.

 Qualifications and Experience:

• At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Social Sciences, Communication, English or other relevant discipline;
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar or relevant field;
• Experience working with and/or demonstrated commitment to marginalized groups, including LGBT communities.

Administrative Assistant

The Administrative Assistant will provide the following services

• Providing clerical and general office services including filing documents and other materials
• Taking minutes at meetings
• Supporting procurement functions of the Finance Assistant and other contractors;
• Assisting the Advocacy and Communications Officer in media monitoring and other duties;
• Organising meetings and other events;
• Providing logistical support to events, meetings, workshops and conferences;
• Participating in the planning of activities and events;
• Sharing information and promoting activities utilizing social media and other forms of ICT
• Delivering and uplifting correspondences and packages as needed
• Any other administrative duties assigned accordingly.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 5 CXC subjects which must include English and Mathematics
• Relevant tertiary education or training.
• Experience in a similar post.

Additional Requirements

The Administrative Assistant must have or cover his/her own means of transportation to provide the required services. The monthly contract fee is inclusive of transportation allowance.

How to Apply:

All applications must include: Letter of Interest, Resume and a statement of 150 words on LGBT rights in Guyana for submission via email to sasod_guyana@yahoo.com.

Emails must be titled as follows: 

1. Vacancy: Programme Coordinator 

2. Vacancy: Administrative Assistant 

DEADLINE: 17:00 hrs on Monday, July 1, 2013 via email to sasod_guyana @yahoo.com  

To request Terms of Reference, send email to: sasod_guyana@yahoo.com