Story Sparkers (x40)
Msunduzi Municipality – KZN
Vulindlela North * Vulindlela South* Edendale * Imbali * Northern and Central Area
Overview
Nal’ibali (isiXhosa for “here’s the story”) seeks to spark and embed a culture of reading in children
from birth to 12 years of age across South Africa by cultivating enticing reading content in all South
African languages. We are launching a USAID-funded programme in the uMgungundlovu District of
KZN that will strive to improve the early learning outcomes and school readiness of children from the
local communities. The activities will focus on supporting families, early childhood educators, and
other community members who engage with young children.
Can you be a Story Sparker?
To be a Story Sparker, you must be fluent in English and isiZulu, have a Matric certificate, be computer
literate, and demonstrate previous work experience with strong administration skills. Most
importantly, you must be enthusiastic about growing the love of reading in your community,
interested in children, and able to engage with children and teachers.
Applicants must live within walking distance of the above areas.
Responsibilities
Conduct home visits to support parents with programme content, support parent and community
training workshops, assist with community mapping and participant recruitment, support activations
in the community to raise awareness about reading, distribute reading materials to parents and ECD
centres, act as a brand ambassador and promote the project in the community and report on key
activities.
Closing Date: 3 April 2024
2-year contract
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, complete the form at USAID SS Recruitment or email work@nalibali.org with your name,
surname, Msunduzi Story Sparker in the subject line for the link.
If you do not hear from us by 1 May 2024, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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