JOB VACANCY: COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

Posted on: 21 February 2010

OUT Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender (LGBT) Well-Being is a progressive Non-Governmental Organisation working towards ensuring the rights of LGBT people and the provision of appropriate services.OUT is based in Pretoria and North West Province and provides direct services, conduct research and have mainstreaming and advocacy programmes. OUT wishes to fill the following position starting  1 April 2010: A Communication Officer responsible and overseeing multiple marketing/communications projects. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for:
• Database management
• Graphic design and creative input
• Web design and management
• Co-coordinating and evaluating marketing strategies
• Liaise with other marketing specialists

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GALA IS SEEKING TO FILL THE POSITION: ADMINISTRATOR

Posted on: 15 February 2010

Closing date applications: Friday, March 12, 2010
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

 

Gay and Lesbian Memory in Action (GALA) is a non-profit organisation that has as its main objective the promotion, protection and advocacy of the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people in South Africa.

 

We are looking for an administrator who is dynamic, politically aware, creative and professional in order to help the organisation achieve its goals.

 

Requirements:

  • Matric with a recognized tertiary qualification in administration or five-years equivalent experience in administration;
  • Good organisational skills;
  • Writing skills;
  • Good interpersonal skills;
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions;
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential enquiries; and
  • Knowledge of human rights issues.

 

We will be giving preference to female candidates from previously disadvantaged groups.

 

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As of July 2007, OUT will offer a Drop-in centre for members of our community. Everyone is welcome to drop in on weekdays (from 09:00 to 16:00), have a look at some of the latest LGBT books and literature and have a cup of coffee. There are also computer and internet facilities available.

Address: 1081 Pretorius Street, Hatfield, Tshwane/Pretoria.

Some of OUT's literature is also available here for free. You may download the following pdf documents:

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OUT ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009


OUT Annual Report 2008-2009
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OUT ANNUAL REPORT 2007-2008


OUT Annual Report 2007-2008
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A SIMPLIFIED GUIDE TO MARRIAGE AND RELATIONSHIPS


This booklet is intended to provide basic information on the different types of marriages and relationships and the law that goes with those marriages or relationships
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OUT ANNUAL REPORT 2006-2007


OUT Annual Report 2006-2007.
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OUT SUBMISSION TO SAHRC 2007 05


OUT’s submission on health care 2007 
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HEALTHCARE IN GAUTENG RESEARCH


Gay and Lesbian People’s Experience of the Health Care Sector in Gauteng
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HIV AND STD AMONG GAYS AND LESBIANS


HIV & sexually transmitted infections amongs Gay and Lesbians 
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BOOKLET FOR LEARNERS


You may be feeling different to the people around you.
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BOOKLET FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS


Understanding the Challenges facing Gay and Lesbian South Africans.
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HATE CRIMES RESEARCH FINDINGS


Hate Crimes Against Gay and Lesbian People in Gauteng: Prevalence, Consequences and Contributing Factors.
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BEING LESBIAN OR GAY IN AFRICA


Some people think that being lesbian or gay is only about who you have sex with. This is not true. A definition of being lesbian or gay is: To have romantic, sexual, intimate feelings for or a love relationship with someone of the same sex.
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GAUTENG GL EMPOWERMENT REPORT


Levels of Empowerment among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender [LGBT] People in Gauteng, South Africa.
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OUT BROCHURE


OUT-Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender (LGBT) Well-being has served the LGBT community since 1994. It is a growing and professional organisation with a proud history of striving for LGBT equality.
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LESBIAN POWER RESEARCH FINDING


EXPERIENCES AND DIMENSIONS OF POWER: DISCUSSIONS WITH LESBIAN WOMEN.
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KZN GL EMPOWERMENT REPORT


Levels of Empowerment among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered [LGBT] People in Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa.
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HOW TO SURVIVE RAPE


This booklet is specifically for gay and lesbian people who have been raped and for people who know gay and lebian people that has been raped 
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OUTS SUBMISSION ON CHOICE ON TERMINATION F PREGNANCY AMENDMENT ACT


Submission on the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Amendment Act (No 38 of 2004) to the Provincial Standing Committee on Social Development.
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OUT ANNUAL REPORT 2005_2006


OUT Annual Report 2005_2006
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OUT NEWS_SEXUAL PRACTICES OF YOUNG GAY MEN


Between December 2004 and January 2005, an online questionnaire survey was conducted in collaboration with the Centre for the Study of Aids (CSA) to test whether the issues identified in the focus groups applied to a larger, more representative sample.
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ADVOCATING FOR THE LEGAL RECOGNITION OF DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIPS


The term “domestic partnership” refers to a permanent and intimate relationship between two adult persons.