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Research Coordinator
2 weeks ago
UP Professional and Support:
RESEARCH COORDINATOR (1 Year Contract to be renewed annually)
PEROMNES POST LEVEL 10- The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.
The National Biosecurity Hub
The Hub is a platform where government, industry and the research community jointly address the sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) challenges in order to enhance market access for South African commodities and facilitate safe trade.
- Vision & mission
- Significantly increase the
capacity currently available to the SPS regulatory authorities of South Africa to deal with biosecurity issues; - Overarching aim
- Provide sanitary and phytosanitary
capacity building,
information and
research services to clients in the public and private sectors, to strengthen biosecurity and meet the SPS requirements of international
trade.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Facilitate project inception and design in collaboration with the Director and stakeholders;
- Critically evaluate project outputs to assess quality, impact and whether deliverables set during the project design phase was adequately addressed;
- Monitor progress and ensure that projects are completed according to the timelines;
- Communicate progress and concerns of projects with the Director to ensure all team members are up to date on current findings and events;
- Write/compile reports on the progress and outcomes of projects related to the Biosecurity environment for external stakeholders as required;
- Perform literature and evidence reviews relating to projects and innovation within the industry;
- Communicate directly with external stakeholders to address concerns and comments relating to technical details of the projects;
- Promote collaboration among stakeholders and institutions;
- Communicate the importance of projects and innovation in the field of biosecurity to government departments, industry stakeholders and various working groups through participating in relevant meetings and presenting project outcomes as required;
- Engage with key stakeholders and intended beneficiaries of projects on ongoing initiatives and outcomes;
- Liaising with government departments re agricultural legislation;
- Work with the biosecurity team to source project funding;
- Attend internal and industryrelated meetings;
- Drafting of documents such as memos, letters, reports and minutes;
- Reviewing technical information and policy directives;
- Documentation, capture, record keeping and dissemination of scientific information to relevant stakeholders;
- Development and maintenance of other relevant databases, handling general enquires from the agricultural industry and government departments;
- Ensure that accurate information is maintained and always available on the website;
- Render advise to stakeholder regarding national and international legislation and regulations.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Masters' degree in Plant Pathology OR Entomology OR related field with at least 1 year of experience in research management;
- Valid Drivers' license;
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
- Appropriate language and communication skills;
- Good interpersonal skills;
- Analytical thinking;
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team;
- Efficient planning, organising and prioritising skills;
- Ability to work under pressure;
- Ethical insight and reliability;
- Professionalism;
- Flexibility and adaptability.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
- 3 or more years' of experience in research and project management.
The all-inclusive remuneration package for this contract position will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines.
- Cover letter;
- A comprehensive CV;
- Certified copies of qualifications;
CLOSING DATE:
18 April 202- The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity._
- The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions._
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