Continental Advisors X3 (Research Manager/Research Specialist) (Freelancers) - Cape Town Durban and Pretoria at HSRC

Continental Advisors X3 (Research Manager/Research Specialist) (Freelancers)

Ref. No: U’GOOD-CC

Minimum Requirements    

• Resident in any of the 3 regions of Latin America, Asia or Africa.
• Expertise in one of the following focus areas: Relational Wellbeing, Youth Wellbeing, Youth Studies.
• A Masters degree in the Social Sciences (a doctoral degree would be advantageous).
• Access to reliable, high-quality, and stable internet
• Available to travel to attend a minimum of 3 research project conferences.
• At least 10 years’ research experience.
• Exposure to multi-stakeholder and/or multi-country research would be an advantage.
• Availability to contribute to the programme over a 5-year period as a freelancer
• A track-record of peer reviewed, accredited publications (at least 10 publications, with some first authored and some international).
• An understanding of research processes and activities.
• Fluency in English with excellent written and verbal communication
• Fluency in one or more of the following languages would be an advantage: Spanish and French.
• Competency in computer programmes such as Word, OneDrive, Excel, PowerPoint, referencing software.
• Academic/Youth related Non-governmental Organisation (NGO) affiliation will be an advantage.
• Availability to contribute to the programme over a 5-year period as a freelancer
• A track-record of peer reviewed, accredited publications (at least 10 publications, with some first authored and some international).
• An understanding of research processes and activities.
• Fluency in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluency in one or more of the following languages would be an advantage: Spanish and French.
• Competency in computer programmes such as Word, OneDrive, Excel, PowerPoint, referencing software.
• .Academic/Youth related Non-governmental Organisation (NGO) affiliation will be an advantage.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• As part of a large multi-country research team under the leadership and guidance of the Principal Investigators, provide expert insights drawing from your particular regional context, to improve cultural and linguistic diversity across the programme.
• Review and editing of selected programme outputs towards improving cultural accessibility (for eg. synthesis report, mid-term report).
• Ability to support translation of abstracts (where appropriate) for selected programme outputs might be required.
• Advise on key project outputs towards more accessible, useful and contextually appropriate evidence for decision-makers in policy and practice.
• Attend CoP events (a minimum of 3 per annum).
• Attend CoP meetings (1 per annum).
• Attend project conferences (3 over the course of the programme).

APPLICATIONS:

• A 1-2 pages cover letter indicating your suitability for the position by highlighting: 1) your experience in any of the focus areas, 2) your knowledge and experience in the area of diversity and, 3) the contribution you would make towards improving cultural and linguistic diversity from your country context.
• A detailed CV listing your publications and an indication of your country of origin and residence.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a written competency exercise for this position.

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