Research Intern (24 Months Period) at The Cross-Border Road Transport Agency

Key Performance Areas:

• Conduct primary and secondary research in the cross-border road transport environment/industry.
• Conduct environmental scanning for key developments taking place at national, regional and international level that impact on the cross-border road transport industry (e.g. surveys and, or data gathering).
• Analyse and interpret data.
• Assist researchers with ad hoc assignments. 
• Perform administrative duties . 
• Provide input into operational planning processes.
• Participate in internal/external workshops.

 Technical Competencies 

• Knowledge of the cross-border road transport environment.
• Analytical thinking.
• Knowledge of different computer software programmes (MS Word, Power-Point, Excel).
• Ability to communicate (written and oral) at operational level.
• Technical report writing and presentation skills.
• Data analysis skills.
• Stakeholder relations and management.

Requirements

Minimum formal qualifications:

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
•  Postgraduate degree (Honours or Masters) in Economics, Transport Economics, or any other related field.