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Assistant Director : Policy And Research X2
Job summary
A government agency focused on gender equality seeks an Assistant Director for Policy and Research in Johannesburg. The role involves conducting research, conceptualizing projects, and contributing to reports on gender-related issues. A Master's degree in Social Sciences, as well as three years of research experience, are essential. This position requires strong communication skills and a valid driver's license. Comprehensive application documents must be submitted via email.
Qualifications
- A South African Citizen.
- Three years of research work experience on gender-related issues.
- Valid driver's license is essential.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research work including data gathering.
- Conceptualise research projects and activities.
- Participate in the Research Department's Annual Plan.
Skills
Education
Position title: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR : POLICY AND RESEARCH X2
Reference No: ADPR / OFFICE / UNIT : POLICY AND RESEARCH CENTRE : HEAD OFFICE, JOHANNESBURG
Reports to: HOD : POLICY & RESEARCH
Salary Level: 9
Remuneration: R per annum
- Conduct research work, including research data gathering through project field work.
- Conceptualisation of research projects and other research related activities.
- Participation in the implementation of the Research Department's Annual Plan of Action.
- Carrying out activities and functions related to the administration and conducting of the Research Department projects.
- Participation in various departmental activities, including workshops and seminars to make presentations on research findings* Contributing to public debates on gender related issues, including making inputs into internal and external policy processes on gender related issues as and when necessary.
- Liaise with CGE stakeholders.
- Perform other activities related to the work of the Research Department as assigned by the Head of Department and Deputy Director.
- South African Citizen
- A Master of Arts (MA) degree in Social Sciences or a related behavioral science qualification is a basic requirement.
- A minimum of three years of demonstrable research work experience using quantitative or mixed methods on gender-related issues, as well as demonstrable professional report writing experience with a publications record, are key requirements.
- Possession of a valid driver's license is essential.
- The ability to work individually and as part of a team is crucial, including the readiness to travel extensively throughout the country to conduct research work.
- Sound knowledge of gender issues and familiarity with the mandate and the work of the CGE.
- Project management skills; analytical skills; typing skills; research skills in the field and data gathering; computer literacy & demonstrable knowledge and experience in the use of quantitative or mixed-methods research methodologies.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including research report writing and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- The ability to speak at least one African language will be an added advantage.
Comprehensive CV and Motivational letter. Certified copies of ID, driver's license and qualifications.
Telephone details and e-mail addresses of three contactable referees.
All the above-mentioned documents must be sent via email to: Location
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