The Southern African NGO Network (SANGONeT) is a dynamic NGO providing a wide range of information communication technology (ICT) services to NGOs and other development organisations in the Southern African region.

SANGONeT seeks to appoint a Training and Support Manager for a major multi-year Mobile Solutions for African Agriculture project.The project aims to implement a number of mobile phone applications in conjunction with four agricultural support organisations, to boost the income of small-scale farmers and increase the effectiveness of agricultural support programmes in Africa.  The position will be based in Johannesburg, with extensive travel required in Southern and Eastern Africa. Appropriately qualified candidates from Southern and Eastern Africa are invited to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Conceptualise, develop and manage the implementation of training programmes to increase the successful use of mobile applications amongst small-scale farmers;
• Develop (in conjunction with designers) suitable training material aimed at a rural, low-literacy audience;
• Liaise with in-country partners around training schedules and other logistics;
• Provide first-level support to agricultural support programme staff;
• Liaise with software developers to provide technical support to users.

Requirements:

• Relevant degree in a development, agriculture OR technology related field;
• Minimum of  three to five years experience in an NGO or similar organisation, preferably with some experience of a rural environment;
• Training/facilitation qualification and/or extensive and demonstrable experience in training and materials development;
• Interest in technology and development issues;
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines;
• Ability to work and travel independently;
• Valid driver’s licence and passport.

SANGONeT offers a competitive salary, appropriate benefits and an interesting and supportive work environment. This will be a two-year contract with a possibility of extension.

To apply, submit a CV with the contact details of three references and a short covering letter speaking directly to the job requirements, to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The closing date for applications is 13 August 2010.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For more about SANGONeT, refer to www.sangonet.org.za.