International Relations jobs in France

Deadline: 07 January 2026

Region: Cape Town

Type of employment: Full time

Masifundise seeks to appoint a full‑time, motivated, independent Project Coordinator to join our Programme Team. The Project Coordinator plays a central role in ensuring the cohesive planning, integration, and delivery of all project components in alignment with the programmatic objectives, timelines, and strategic plan. This role involves providing strategic oversight while also supervising the Project Officers, and working closely with the Media and Communications, Research teams. The Project Coordinator will use insights from Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) processes to adapt project strategies and improve impact. They also lead engagement with key external stakeholders, including government entities, conservation agencies, universities, and civil society partners, to ensure alignment and strong participation in co‑management structures. The successful candidate will work closely with, and report directly to, the Programme Manager.

• To co‑ordinate all identified projects, including related action‑research, training or advocacy projects.
• To provide conceptual support for identified activities undertaken through all sub‑programmes.
• To contribute to the conceptualisation and implementation of Masifundise’s strategies and plans to achieve Food Sovereignty for small‑scale fishers in South Africa and, globally.
• To monitor the institutional, legal, and socio‑economic context relevant to small‑scale fisheries in South Africa and globally.
• To coordinate project fieldwork and organisation building activities.
• To coordinate the effective monitoring of implementation of project activities, including the effective data collection of projects’ targets and indicators.
• To supervise and support relevant project staff.
• To participate in activities relating to Masifundise’s lobbying and advocacy strategies.

• Masters Degree or equivalent experience in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Geography, International Relations, Law, and related fields.
• Familiarity with Food Sovereignty, Human Rights‑based approach, Climate Justice and Gender justice frameworks.
• At least 3 years demonstrated experience in conduction and/or coordination of research projects, preferably executed in rural and participatory contexts.
• Knowledge of participatory research processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively engage with diverse actors, including fishing communities, researchers, Civil Society, and government officials.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills, ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently when necessary.
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and navigate unforeseen challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others.
• Passion for social justice and advocacy, with knowledge of the sector in South Africa.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency in isiXhosa or isiZulu and English (written and spoken).
• Driver’s License and comfortably drive.

• Detailed motivation letter
• Your CV with at least two contactable references

Send your application by email to vacancies@masifundise.org.za using the position you are applying for as the subject line.

Closing date: 7 January 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Kindly note that shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a credit check. Please only apply if you have the competencies described.

Date posted: 10 December 2025