11 May 2010

NZFVWO Community Enterprise & Project Development Manager

Dear all

Applications for this position closed on Friday, and at this stage we have several interesting applications – but have decided to see if there are more people out there who may be interested in this position.

So we have extended the closing date to Wednesday 19 May and ask you to help us by passing this on within your networks. I have attached it as a pdf document with the job description as well:
Community Enterprise & Project Development Manager,
a key national role in the not-for-profit, social services sector.

This new role combines funding for NZFVWO along with managing TechSoupNZ—one of our key projects.

You’ll also help lead the organisation in progressing our new community development and social enterprise initiatives, helping to develop potential income streams for NZFVWO as well as developing strong collaborative relationships with other practitioners, organisations and networks.

You’ll have knowledge and or experience in all, or most, of the following

• Social and Community Enterprise – Understanding of the concepts of social enterprise and community economic development, and the ability to translate these into action;
• Community Development – an understanding of and commitment to the principles of community development;
• Funding – have an understanding of funding strategies, plus experience and knowledge of range of fundraising activities and potential alternative sources of income for NZFVWO.

If this is an opportunity you’re interested in, contact us on 04 385 0981 or email ed@nzfvwo.org.nz for a job description.

Applications close 19 May 2010.

Please encourage anyone who may be interested to contact me.

Regards

Tina Reid
Executive Director
NZ Federation of Voluntary Welfare Organisations
Level 4, 173-175 Victoria Street
PO Box 9517
Wellington
phone: 04 385 0981
fax: 04 385 3248
www.nzfvwo.org.nz

To inform, inspire and advocate for voluntary welfare