Research Officer M&D Scholarship Programmes Office of Research Development

5 days ago


Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa HR Genie Full time
Job Summary

The Research Officer M&D Scholarship Programmes Office of Research Development will be responsible for managing and administering masters and doctoral scholarships, as well as coordinating research capacity development interventions for masters and doctoral students.

Key Responsibilities
  • Administer all aspects of internally funded masters and doctoral scholarships effectively.
  • Administer assigned external bursaries and scholarships, such as the Rupert Gesinstigting award, the S2A3 (Southern Africa Association for the Advancement of Science) Medal, and others.
  • Draft or revise policies, call framework, funding guide and Conditions of Grant.
  • Collaborate with ICT Services to ensure functionality of the online submission system, for example for the Postgraduate Research Scholarships (PGRS).
  • Deliver on effective grant awarding expensing, monitoring and evaluation, and adherence to financial compliance.
  • Facilitate and coordinate research capacity development interventions for M&D students.
  • Management of research information systems, including databases of funded students.
Requirements
  • Possess Grade 12 qualification or equivalent.
  • Have 2-5 years relevant experience in a higher education institution.
  • Experience working in a research support or research management department, within the higher education sector will be an advantage.
  • A bachelors degree will be an advantage.
Core Competencies
  • Knowledge and experience of postgraduate scholarships in the context of Higher Education and relevant administrative, financial and faculty structures, processes and practices.
  • Knowledge and experience of structures, functions, procedures, policies and practices of external funding agencies and organisation.
  • Knowledge of the National Research Foundations policies, procedures, and programmes.
  • Experience with financial management (thorough knowledge of the ITS financial and student systems will be an advantage).
  • Experience coordinating research development workshops or other research development interventions for postgraduate students.
  • Compiling and managing the maintenance of accessible data for reporting and record keeping.
  • Assist with compilation and production of various internal reports, including quarterly reports and Nelson Mandela University annual research report.
  • Producing Research Office statistics (qualitative and quantitative) to assess the number, equity profile, and success of students funded and anticipated future direction and goals.
  • Strong computer literacy, particularly spreadsheets and databases.
  • Strong facilitation skills.
  • Excellent written and communication skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure, meet set deadlines, learn continuously and adapt to changing internal and external environments.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team.
  • Accept responsibility and accountability.
  • A service and humanising orientation.


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