Policy Research Manager

3 days ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa HSRC (Human Sciences Research Council) Full time
About CeSTII
The Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators (CeSTII) is a leading research centre within the Human Sciences Research Council focused on producing policy-relevant indicators and statistical analysis in the domain of science, technology and innovation (STI). Our mission is to be a thought leader for STI measurement, with a growing national, African continental and global South footprint, impact and reputation rooted in high-quality research evidence, strong networks of researchers, policymakers and practitioners, and the deployment of cutting-edge research technologies that improve the quality and quantity of output.

We are committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of our staff complement who are SA Citizens, black, female or disabled. We believe in the importance of teamwork, inclusive diversity, shared learning, creativity, and a commitment to sustainability.

The Centre is currently looking to appoint a Research Director on a permanent contract based in Cape Town. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading our research teams, formulating research proposals, securing funding, implementing and managing research studies, delivering results and reports, and communicating research findings.

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