Regional Lead Researcher

3 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa University of the Witwatersrand Full time

**Brief posting description**

Generally, WBS academics work exclusively with postgraduate students and senior executives. They deliver highly-rated learning, higher degree supervision, accredited research, and opinion leadership on business critical issues. This WBS/CAPSI researcher would work exclusively for the Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment particularly on a donor funded project that will run for five )5) years. The project is funded by the Mastercard Foundation and focuses on 17 countries in Africa. It seeks to examine the extent to which the non-profit sector contributes to dignified employment for young Africans.

CAPSI is looking for four regional lead researchers to be based in Johannesburg but there is a possibility also to be based in the regions of interest. These regions are West Africa, East Africa, North Africa and Southern Africa. Working with other project implementation team, each regional lead researcher will be responsible for the development of the research design, landscaping, selection and training of country partners. In addition, each researcher will work closely with CAPSI team and management and contribute towards the overall design, coordination, management and oversight of the project including research functions in countries for which they are responsible.

**Minimum academic requirements**
- A relevant PhD in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Development Studies, International Development, Non-Profit Management and/or Philanthropic Studies, Behavioural Sciences, Statistics, Social Sciences, Data Science and Public Policy Studies.
- A demonstrable track record of peer reviewed research outputs is essential. A demonstrable track record of research fund raising would be a distinct advantage.
- Demonstrable expertise in both advanced qualitative and quantitative research methods, including statistical analysis.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, fluency in French, Arabic, Swahili, or Portuguese will be an added advantage.
- Experience in gender and intersectionality research will be an advantage.
- Must be able to lead multi-stakeholder partnerships.
- Must be 35 years and below and be a resident of any of the four regions.

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The University is committed to employment equity. In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups, as defined in the Employment Equity Act, 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Enquiries only: Prof. Bhekinkosi Moyo: Wits Business School, /CAPSI

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