Position: Short- Term Consultancy
Location: South Africa, Pretoria
ECODIT is a women-owned small business and international development firm dedicated to advancing environmentally and socially responsible development globally. Founded in 1993, ECODIT has delivered professional services across more than 250 projects and contracts in over 60 countries. Their expertise spans key sectors such as water, energy, environment, and governance. ECODIT provides a wide range of technical assistance services, from quick-turnaround assessments and evaluations to the design and implementation of long-term, multi-million-dollar projects. Through their work, ECODIT collaborates with governments, businesses, and local communities to promote sustainable development practices. Additionally, ECODIT is proud to hold both ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management and ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Certifications, which underscores our dedication to quality, continuous improvement and sustainable environmental practices in all that we do.
Summary:
ECODIT is seeking a Start-Up Specialist to assist with all activities associated with project registration, office set-up, banking set up and other up activities as deemed necessary. Under the technical direction of the Home Office Project Manager, the Start-Up Specialist will be responsible for supporting ECODIT’s Home Office and Field Office team with administrative and financial start up activities. She/he will lead or support: i) project registration, ii) banking set up, iii) field personnel set up, iv) housing (office and personnel), v) transportation, and vi) travel and communications logistics.
The Start-Up Specialist’s specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
Qualifications:
To apply, please send an updated resume/CV and cover letter in English through the “Our Jobs” section of the ECODIT website by no later than July 20, 2024. Applications will be received and reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants who fail to meet the application criteria may be disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
ECODIT provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant that requires a reasonable accommodation, please email us at recruiter@ecodit.com. Please reference the position in your email.
ECODIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or characteristics. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.