Head of Research (EE)

Murason

Johannesburg. , ZA

12h ago

Sector : Executive.

Summary : The Head of Research will manage the policy & research within the organisation. The Head of Research reports directly to the Managing Director (MD).

Qualifications required :

Master’s degree in policy research, social sciences / economics or development management is essential.

Experience required :

At least a minimum of 8 years’ experience within research field;

5 years’ experience in the heading / managing the research unit and interacting

at Executive and Board levels;

A strong thinker on development, economic or social science issues, with a proven track record in producing and overseeing high quality, published research;

A broad-based understanding of the major economic, social development, governance and socio economic transformation in the Southern Africa region;

Experience in managing other researchers and research projects (including managing commissioned researchers), ensuring high standards of delivery;

Thorough understanding of research methodologies and skills with an ability to train / coach and transfer skills to others;

Outstanding written and verbal communications skills, with an ability to simplify complex concepts both verbally and orally in order to influence others;

Strong understanding of and proven commitment to the organisation’s mandate.

Fluency in written and spoken English;

Key responsibilities :

Develop, implement and review the research policy;

To provide effective Policy & Research papers that meet high standards;

To coordinate with Policy & Research Committee and Provincial research teams on the delivery of agreed annual research priorities and provide support in managing commissioned research as agreed;

To monitor influential research produced by others researcher / institution (e.g. Cosatu, Solidarity, World Bank, UN, NGOs) relevant to the organisation’s interest and provide timely written critiques and responses;

Lead desktop or field research using approved methodologies / techniques appropriate to area of research and complying with the research policies;

Prepare research proposals for approval prior commencement of research;

Manage project and programs delivered by the Policy & Research Committee

Develop and continuously review all other company policies and procedures in relation to Policy & Research implications;

To give strategic direction to the organisation’s provincial leadership participation at critical research forums;

To forge innovative partnerships with key think-tanks, specialist researchers, academic and research institutions and draw in external expertise for the organisation’s research work;

To ensure that all the ’s public research briefs in Southern Africa meet the highest standards;

To work and collaborate effectively with other key staff;

To help develop research proposals and concept notes for fund raising;

To act as a focal point for the organisation-based Policy & Research team in order to maximise synergies between various stakeholders;

To manage all research initiatives;

To oversee the setting of, management of and adherence to budgets for commissioned research.

Skills required :

Analytical thinker

Strategic analysis skills.

Presentation skills.

Planning and organising skills

A well-developed network of relevant academic and applied research contacts to draw on.

Strong inter-personal skills.

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