Junior Researcher

GCRO is seeking to appoint a highly motivated Junior Researcher (equivalent to Junior Lecturer) to the Inclusive Economies Research Programme (IERP) who will:

- Contribute to the development of a comprehensive Inclusive Economies Research Programme.
- Participate as a GCRO IERP team member to support the implementation of the programme’s defined research projects.
- Organise regular meetings with IERP stakeholders to maintain regular contact.
- Draft meeting minutes and reports on the progress of the IERP.
- Assist with drafting of terms of references and assist with the management of short term appointments (on a consultancy basis) to supplement existing capacity and/or address urgent research needs.
- Contribute to analysis, research and quantitative and qualitative surveys on inclusive economic development.
- Work in collaboration with a range of research entities, locally and internationally, in pursuit of the programme’s objectives.
- Participate in the effective dissemination of the team’s output to stakeholders and society.
- Undertake academic research and publish in academic journals or books.

We are looking for (selection criteria):

- Applicants with a Master's qualification, or in exceptional cases an Honour’s with considerable relevant experience and evidence of progress towards attaining a Master’s degree in Economics, Social Sciences, Urban Planning and/or related fields.
- Evidence of an appropriate mix of peer reviewed scholarly output and other research outputs.
- Ability to engage with a wide range of academic, research, government and civil society stakeholders.
- Applicants must have good communication and presentation skills.
If you have any further queries, please address them to: The Executive Director, GCRO, Private Bag 3, Wits 2050 or e
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