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Chief Research Specialist/ Manager: Dces

4 months ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa HSRC Recruitment Full time

Job Advert Summary:


A developmental, capable and ethical state is not possible without ensuring peace and sustainable security within South Africa and beyond its borders.

In order to work towards a more socially cohesive citizenry and safer and resilient communities, it is necessary to focus on building a "better South Africa, a better Africa and a better world.

"


The
Vision of DCES is for it to be a national, regional and international hub for transformative research in the interests of a just and equal society.


The
Mission of DCES is for it to conduct cutting edge research in the areas of peace, human security, sustainability, democracy, governance and citizenship in an engaged manner that focuses on building a better life for all.


Minimum Requirements:

  • A doctorate (PhD) in the social or economic sciences or related disciplines;
  • An established research career, as evidenced by publications.
- at least six years' experience post qualification coupled with 12 or more peer-reviewed publications, of which several are international;

  • Excellent writing skills necessary for publication in internationally accredited peerreviewed academic journals, and for drafting briefing papers and reports;
  • An interest in one of the priority research areas of DCES will be an advantage;
  • A sound grounding in research methods, especially quantitative approaches, will be a strong recommendation;
  • Intellectual and personal integrity, imagination and drive;
  • A strong user orientation, based on a commitment to social research that makes a difference;
  • The ability and enthusiasm to engage as a team player in largescale multidisciplinary research projects, to manage research teams, and to mentor and train team members
  • Publish in refereed journals;
  • Build national and international research links; and
  • Manage staff and build capacity within the division.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Conducting high level scholarly research which meets the challenge of peer review, and has both strategic and policy relevance;
  • Managing research teams and largescale longterm research projects;
  • Proposal writing to secure external funds;
  • Mentor fellow employees and emerging researchers;
  • Deliver highquality results and reports to meet set budgets and deadlines;
  • Network with major users and funders of social science research to understand their research needs;
  • Communicate research findings through modalities like policy briefs;