Research Coordinator at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate project inception and design in collaboration with the Director and stakeholders; 
• Critically evaluate project outputs to assess quality, impact and whether deliverables set during the project design phase was adequately addressed; 
• Monitor progress and ensure that projects are completed according to the timelines; 
• Communicate progress and concerns of projects with the Director to ensure all team members are up to date on current findings and events; 
• Write/compile reports on the progress and outcomes of projects related to the Biosecurity environment for external stakeholders as required; 
• Perform literature and evidence reviews relating to projects and innovation within the industry; 
• Communicate directly with external stakeholders to address concerns and comments relating to technical details of the projects; 
• Promote collaboration among stakeholders and institutions; 
• Communicate the importance of projects and innovation in the field of biosecurity to government departments, industry stakeholders and various working groups through participating in relevant meetings and presenting project outcomes as required; 
• Engage with key stakeholders and intended beneficiaries of projects on on-going initiatives and outcomes; 
• Work with the biosecurity team to source project funding;
• Attend internal and industry-related meetings; 
• Reviewing technical information and policy directives;
• Liaising with government departments regarding agricultural legislation;
• Drafting of documents such as memos, letters, reports and minutes;
• Documentation, capture, record keeping and dissemination of scientific information to relevant stakeholders;
• Development and maintenance of other relevant databases, handling general enquires from the agricultural industry and government departments;
• Ensure that accurate information is maintained and always available on the website;
• Render advice to stakeholders regarding national and international legislation and regulations. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Masters degree in Plant Pathology OR Entomology OR related field with at least 1 year of experience in research management;
• Valid Drivers licence;
• Valid South African identity document.