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The successful candidate will be hired as a Senior Research Manager on a two-year contract and will be expected to write and edit high level briefings, reports, conduct and commission innovative research projects, work with senior researchers and policy analysts, interact with political and business leaders, and contribute to CDE’s mission of promoting reform, growth and inclusion in South Africa. In addition, they must have experience in and be highly competent in budgeting for, managing and implementing plans and activities to deliver on project objectives and to provide an efficient, proactive, accurate and comprehensive project management service to CDE.
- KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
- Research management
- Project management
- EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- REQUIRED:
- Master’s in history, sociology, economics, politics or another social science
- Five years’ experience at least in a similar role
- Interest in and experience in working with South Africa’s current socio-political challenges
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PREFERRED:
- PhD in history, sociology, economics, politics, or another social science
- Excellent written and spoken English and additional language proficiency in Sotho, Zulu, Xhosa
- Eight years’ experience in a similar role
- CLOSING DATE: 28 February 2023
Should you be interested in applying for this position, please apply using the following link and include a short covering note setting out your interest in and suitability for the job:
