Eee Panel of Freelance Experts

2 weeks ago

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa HSRC Recruitment Full time

Job Advert Summary:

The Equitable Education and Economies (EEE) division undertakes research that aims to transform educational outcomes and increase economic participation.

It recognises that education and the economy have long been linked, and thus conducts research in both areas, sometimes discretely, often overlapping, and through a multidisciplinary lens.

We research ways to improve the context of learning for those who have had unequal starting points as well the social, spatial, and structural obstacles to economic participation to bring about the gains and growth South Africa needs.


EEE requires the services of a panel of Freelance Experts in the area of Education, Training, Employment Sectors, Skills Development, Gender, Disability, Youth and Sustainable Livelihood studies to undertake research activities for a number of projects over a period of 12 months (twelve) months as and when the need arises.

Freelance appointments are paid by deliverables.

RE-ADVERTISEMENT - PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY_ _
EEE PANEL OF FREELANCE EXPERTS TO UNDERTAKE RESEARCH ASSIGNMENTS
(Freelancer contract)

Ref. No. EEE Freelance Experts 04/2023

Minimum Requirements:

  • Key Requirements:
  • A minimum of a Master's qualification in Education, Sociology, Economics, Social Sciences, Development Studies (or related discipline);
  • A track record of extensive experience with qualitative and/or quantitative research methods.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the employment, education, skills development, and training sector; sustainable livelihoods, gender, youth and disability studies.
  • Evidence of extensive writing experience, preferably with writing exposure to scientific publications.
  • Experience with undertaking literature reviews and evidence synthesis.
  • Good writing skills for drafting briefing papers, reports, academic publications and for wider public dissemination of research findings.
  • Willingness to undertake interviews and conduct roundtables and workshops.
  • Experience with creative presentation of data using contemporary methods including infographics, for data dissemination to nontechnical audiences (infographics, fact sheets etc).
  • Proven experience with undertaking peer reviews.
  • Experience with quantitative data analysis using STATA.
  • Experience with qualitative data analysis using Atlas ti.
  • Computer skills and proficiency in appropriate software for writing, referencing, and editing would be advantageous.
  • Temperament to cope with a pressurised, deadline driven work environment.
  • High personal motivation, selfmanagement, and detailorientation.
  • Previous work experience with HSRC will be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The scope of work and expectations of the Freelance Sector Experts will include the following:

  • Undertake research assignments as outlined in the scope of work including conducting high quality literature reviews, secondary data analysis; primary data collection and analysis, producing fact sheets and infographic summaries of evidence and peer reviewing of reports.
  • Read and become familiar with the project report and any other relevant documents which are intended to be submitted as public records to the client.
  • Participate in briefing sessions to understand the scope of work.
  • Work in collaboration with the team to understand and frame the research questions/needs, and quickly develop a research plan to address research goals and hypotheses. Indicate the timelines and the deliverables.
  • Provide a workplan outlining understanding of the scope of work, approach to be adopted and timelines for delivery of main and sub deliverables.
  • Assist with data organization, analysis, and synthesis, as well as with developing research reports.

APPLICATIONS:

  • A cover letter of motivation indicating your suitability and goals for the position.
  • A detailed CV, as well a certified ID copy.
Please note that applicants may be required to complete a written test pertaining to this position.

Application Instructions:

  • Attachments must be less than 1MB, there is an onscreen option to resize.
  • The HSRC is committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of its staff complement who are SA Citizens, black, female or disabled._

The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment.
**APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

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