Vacancies at the FES TUCC

Please note:

Offers that do not comply with the below criteria will not be considered in the selection process:

• Sound methodological knowledge in the field of evaluations;
• Experience with evaluations;
• Expertise in labour studies and gender transformative approaches in project work;
• Regional/specific knowledge of the selected countries DRC, Kenya, Nigeria, and Ghana;
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and French

For questions regarding content:

Kathrin Meißner, Director TUCC, kathrin.meissner(at)fes.de
Britta Utz, Trade Union Coordinator Subsaharan-Africa, Africa Department, International Cooperation Division, FES Berlin

For questions on quality standard:
Giang Pham, responsible for evaluation supervision, International Cooperation Department, FES Berlin

Please submit your proposal latest by June 16, 2025, as PDF file to: Kathrin.meissner(at)fes.de

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Who we are: 

The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Trade Union Competence Center for Sub-Saharan Africa (TUCC) is an ally and strategic partner to the labour movement on the African continent and beyond. Based on the core values of social democracy – freedom, justice and solidarity – we work towards labour rights, gender justice, a just and feminist transition and progressive social and economic policies. We are part of an international network of offices in more than 100 countries worldwide, with our headquarters in Germany.

What we are looking for: 

A full-time Project and Administrative Coordinator for FES TUCC at our office in Johannesburg.

Tasks involve, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring that projects are properly executed administratively, financially and logistically;
• Attendance of events and management of the conference secretariat;
• Tracking and forecasting expenditure within a project and for administrative purposes and contributing to smooth cash flow;
• Administering and controlling of petty cash;
• Ensuring implementation in line with FES’ accounting regulations;
• Preparation and coordination of internal processes and meetings;
• Coordination with service providers and suppliers;
• Monitoring and updating events’ calendar of FES TUCC;
• Overseeing the daily running of the office;
• Ordering, stocktaking and preparing of office supplies.

Requirements

• Excellent organisational and time management skills;
• At least three years of relevant work experience;
• Ability to work on own initiative, within a team and with a wide range of people, including internationally;
• A very good command of MS Office;
• Attention to detail;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, command of German and/or French an asset;
• Identification with the values of FES;
• Willingness to learn.

The offer includes:

• 40 hours, full time, flexible hours, home office possible,
• 36.000 – 41.000 ZAR gross salary per month, depending on the candidate’s experience,
• Medical aid subsidy of up to R 3,600/month,
• annual leave 21 days,
• max 12 days study leave per year,
• 15% provident fund,
• 13th cheque to be paid in November.

FES is committed to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer.

A written application, incl. a letter of motivation and a CV, can be submitted via email to  tucc(at)fes.de by 16 June, 2025. Only successful candidates will be contacted.