Research Advisor – Commissioners Programme Unit at South African Human Rights Commission

Key competencies

• (This field requires a list of all skills,behaviour and attitude requirements)
• Problem solving and analysis
• Stakeholder engagement and management
• Communication (written and verbal)
• Project management
• Exceptional writing skills
• Attention to detail
• Research skills
• Honesty and integrity
• Negotiation skills
• Sound judgement
• Computer literacy and database management

Knowledge and education

(This field requires a list of all knowledgerequirements relevant to this post e.g.

Knowledge of the Public Service Act.)

• A Masters qualification in law, development studies orinternational relations or relevant postgraduate qualification insocial science from a recognized university, or equivalent yearsof experience working in a social development NGO orgovernment setting
• Knowledge and understanding of legal environments
• Knowledge and experience of project management and relatedtools and methodologies
• Knowledge and understanding of communications andstakeholder management requirements and processes
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Experience

(Please list all relevant experience required for the post)

• At least 3 to 5 years as a technical adviser at a senior advisory level
• Experience in a human rights environment will be an added advantage