Jobs at University of the Witwatersrand

The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), through the Centre for Learning on Evaluation and Results Anglophone Africa (CLEAR-AA) situated within the faculty of Commerce, Law and Management (CLM), invites individuals to apply for the full-time one year contract position of Programme Officer in the Strengthening Legislatures Programme. The Strengthening Legislatures Programme is aimed at improving evidence use and M&E processes in African parliaments. The programme provides capacity strengthening opportunities for Members of Parliament as well as parliamentary staff by convening and facilitating regional peer learning workshops and tailored training for specific parliaments, engaging in research and knowledge production, and developing relevant tools to strengthen evidence use in parliaments.

The successful candidate will be involved in the following key duties: 

•  Contribute to the strategic planning for the programme 
•  Conceptualise key projects relevant to the aims of the programme and develop related work-plans and budgets 
•  Organise and facilitate workshops related to peer learning / tailored training, tool development and research 
•  Conduct relevant research and produce related reports, articles and online content such as blogs and interactive presentations Requirements: 
•  Experience in working with parliamentarians and parliamentary staff and related stakeholders (government, capacity building partners, CSOs) in a capacity strengthening, technical advisory or research-related role 
•  Experience working in different African countries and a good understanding of the different socio-political and economic contexts 
•  A Masters degree in development studies, public and development management, Monitoring and Evaluation or related field of study; 
•  Innovative and strategic thinking ability; 
•  Excellent writing and presentation skills, including the ability to clearly analyse and explain complex issues verbally and in writing; 
•  Attention to detail and knowledge of academic protocols and standards; 
•  Ability to be a team player and comfort in working in a collaborative environment; 
•  Strong work ethic and high standards for achievement.
   

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    The School of Human and Community Development brings together a diverse group of researchers, lecturers, trainers, practitioners and students in the disciplines of Psychology, Speech Pathology, Audiology, and Social Work and two research-based service delivery Centres. The School is home to some 76 academic staff, 14 Professional Administrative Staff and approximately 3400 undergraduate and 350 postgraduate students. The School is committed to developing research, theory and practice that contribute to individual and community well-being.

• The Faculty of Humanities invites applications for the Headship of the School of Human and Community Development.

Requirements include: 

• a PhD, existing appointment at Associate Professor / full Professor level, good interpersonal and management skills, and a strong record of teaching and research in any discipline concerned with understanding and promoting individual and community development.
• She/he should encourage multi-disciplinarity within the School while respecting the integrity of the individual disciplines.
• The successful applicant would be expected to retain a commitment to teaching and research, implied in part by providing academic and intellectual vision and leadership to the School, alongside the considerable administrative and staff management workload associated with the position.
• He/she should have a demonstrable track-record of academic and strategic leadership, be responsive to the transformation imperatives of higher education in South Africa and have hands-on management experience within a University setting.
• The successful applicant would be expected to take the position from 01 January 2020, but the date will be negotiable depending on mandatory notice periods that may be applicable.
• The standard period of employment is 5 years after which the candidate may seek another term or be integrated into a senior teaching position in the School, or, if the appointee is an existing member of the continuous staff, he/she will revert to his/her previous academic position.
• The faculty accepts, however, that there may be candidates wishing to negotiate appointment for a lesser period, recognizing that the minimum appointment period would be for 3 years.
• Remuneration: Commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications, experience and seniority of the post and will be negotiated on an individual basis.