Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Wits University Full time

Brief Description

Role of the postdoc

The potential postdoctoral fellow will conduct cutting-edge research on the role of monitoring and evaluation in strengthening governance, transparency, accountability, and development effectiveness in African English-speaking African countries. The postdoc is also expected to play a key role in developing a peer reviewed publication on equity-focused evaluation methods and approaches.

Other responsibilities of the post-doctoral fellow will include:

•Supervision of postgraduate students

•Participation in grant writing

•Contribute to teaching.

•Contribute to other related research activities.

Duration of the postdoc fellowship: 1 year starting from July 2024 (option of one year renewal)

Minimum requirements:

1.Relevant PhD degree ( Development Economics, Evaluation, Development Studies, Public Administration, Governance, Sociology, International Development, and any other cognate discipline ) obtained within the last 5 years. If you have submitted your PhD dissertation for examination, you are also encouraged to apply.

Expertise in both quantitative and qualitative research methods. Experience or interest in conducting multi country research studies. Demonstrable experience publishing articles in peer-reviewed journals Have excellent writing and conceptual skills. Experience or interest in monitoring and evaluation and equitable evaluation is an added advantage. Detailed DescriptionJob RequirementsAdditional Details

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