Research, Analysis and Foresight Programme Officer

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Embassy of France in South Africa Full time

**Location**:University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

**Duration**:2 years (with the possibility of renewal)

**Starting date**:March 2023

**Project description**:
**Role and responsibilities**:
Reporting to the Director, the Head of Research, Analysis and Foresight shall:

- Lead the network of researchers involved in the Foundation's research activities;
- Monitor research related to innovation, democracy and foresight on the continent and submit annual reports on the state of this research;
- Organise, in coordination with the Executive Assistant, research seminars and workshops, symposia and science conferences initiated by the Foundation and manage follow-up sessions with participants;
- Supervise the publication of studies and, in conjunction with the Communications Manager, hold pre
- and post-research webinars and convert them into articles, videos and other material;
- Facilitate engagement between researchers and other communities on research projects and scientific studies initiated by the Foundation.

**Language requirements**:
Fluency (oral, written, reading) in English.

Language proficiency in French is an added bonus.

**Required profile**:

- Have a sound knowledge of the challenges and dynamics of the African continent in terms of democracy, foresight and innovation;
- Previous professional experience in an African country other than their country of origin;
- Demonstrate sound knowledge of research in these fields, different disciplinary approaches and accomplished intellectual objectivity;
- Sound organisational skills and a taste for teamwork;
- Accomplished writing and spelling skills, and focus on readability;
- Good command of technical English and French;
- Previous experience in a national or international organisation or research institute;
- Master’s degree in Social Sciences or PhD student;
- Ability to manage networks of researchers and to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.

**Working conditions, contact and payroll**:
Full-time job, with important availability required.

The workplace is located at the Foundation’s Headquarters at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 1 Jan Smuts Ave, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng Province, South Africa.

Occasional travel to the Foundation's sites.

**Application**
- Applications must be submitted before midnight on **15 February 2023.**
- Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed by an ad hoc selection committee.
- The Foundation promotes gender equality_

Application Deadline: 2023/02/15


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