DGMT is a node of public innovation for South Africa driving towards a flourishing South African people, economy and society. Our approach focuses on identifying key opportunities to shift the trajectory of human development; and tackling the underlying social and structural dynamics that shape the outcomes of our programmes.
We operate by supporting and drawing on the grounded innovations of civil society; identifying and incubating breakthrough strategies; engaging in policy processes, and developing strategic coalitions and public advocacy.
We are recruiting for an Innovation Manager to work in our team, leading grant-making towards the achievement of our goals in the Nurture an Innovative and Inclusive Society (IIS) portfolio.
The Innovation Manager will work within a team and take responsibility for:
- Reviewing and processing applications for funding;
- Working with grantees to understand, refine, and motivate for grant allocations in line with our strategy;
- Supporting grantees to maximise their effectiveness; and
- Draw on the learning emerging from grantee experience and innovations to feed into and further the overall work towards our goals.
To be a good fit for this role you must possess:
- A minimum undergraduate degree;
- At least 3 – 5 years of full-time work experience in civil society sector, development, public administration or equivalent;
- Self-motivated, and work independently;
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, as well as a team player; and
- A sense of innate curiosity, empathy, the ability to connect the dots, and enjoyment in engaging in a wide range of work.
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- Job City South Africa
