Programme Manager needed for Race Unity Initiatives
The Bahá'í Office of Public Affairs for New Zealand is inviting applications for the position of Programme Manager of the Race Unity Speech Awards and Hui. A message was sent on 10 October by the Bahá'í National Office on behalf of the Office of Public Affairs to all Local Spiritual Assemblies stating the following:
To all Local Spiritual Assemblies and Groups
Dear friends
As you know the holding of the Race Unity Speech Awards and Hui is a significant undertaking, which has taken place every year since 2001. It is one of the main endeavours of the Office of Public Affairs and it has proved a valuable vehicle for the Office and local communities to develop strong relationships with government agencies, secondary schools, local mayors and councillors and civil society organisations, as well as the Media. It has enabled the Faith to make a significant contribution to the discourse on race relations in Aotearoa.
Each year it has grown and it has now reached the stage where the Office of Public Affairs needs to have a programme manager to help deliver and further evolve the Speech Awards and Hui. We want to provide more spaces for youth voices to be heard and we want to offer alternative ways for rangatahi to contribute to the discourse and bring about change. In particular, the Office wants to align it more strongly with Bahá'í principles and take it beyond being a ‘competition’.
Friends are invited to review the job description, remuneration and terms by clicking on the button below.
If you think you or someone you know may have the necessary skills and experience and may be interested in this opportunity please consider applying and encourage anyone else to consider applying for this role, preferably before by 23 October.
Key details about the position:
25-40 hours per week depending on personal circumstances of the successful applicant.
Salary range: A professional salary will be offered for 2022/23, and the role can be part-time or full-time. This will allow flexibility to accommodate different salary expectations and availability.
Fixed-term position for 12 months with the possibility of extending this.
The role
The role of the Race Unity Programme Manager is to take the Speech Awards and Hui into their next stage of development. The Programme Manager is responsible for:
Coordination of the delivery of the Speech Awards and Hui
Building a small team of paid staff and supporting them (including recruitment, orientation and management of the team)
Accompaniment of teams of collaborators, including both Bahá’ís and friends of the Faith
Establishment of a new funding model to ensure the sustainability of the Race Unity Programme
Building and strengthening relationships with a wide range of existing and new partners across government, civil society and the private sector
Working closely with the Office of Public Affairs (OPA), National Assembly and partner organisations to develop a shared vision for the present and future development of the Speech Awards and Hui
Reporting and documentation of activities and results to OPA and external partners
Financial management, including forecasting and expenditure
Identification of potential funding sources/partners and funding applications
Required skills, qualities and experience
This is a challenging and exciting role, requiring both high level professional skills, and qualities and attitudes developed through service to the Divine Plan.
The following attributes are essential:
Readiness to engage in a systematic learning process
Confidence in managing complex programmes of work, including multiple workstreams and contributors
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Familiarity with the conceptual framework underlying the Nine Year Plan
Strong financial management skills
Experience accompanying others to serve in the field of expansion and consolidation
High level of judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision
The Office of Public Affairs represents the New Zealand Bahá’í Community on the national stage. As an agency of the National Spiritual Assembly, the Office is tasked with contributing to public discourse; building relationships with government, civil society, and the media; and developing the Bahá’í community’s official presence on the Web.
