Deadline: 21 November 2015
The South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Researcher – Governance of Africa’s Resources Programme (GARP), based in Cape Town, South Africa. The duration of the position is of One year (extendable).
GARP provides advisory and research support to governments and other stakeholders on governing Africa’s natural resources to maximize their equitable and sustainable development contributions.
SAIIA is South Africa’s premier research institute on international issues.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Researcher, under GAR programme will perform the following functions-
- Lead regular field research in the areas of mining and development, energy and the green economy, and the governance of ecosystems and commons resources (including fisheries and forestry).
- Work closely with local, regional and other international partners, including through the SAIIA Change-Makers forum and the Governance of Africa’s Resources Research Network (GARN).
- Facilitate capacity-building, knowledge-sharing and the up-scaling of research outputs beyond the respective national levels.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- An outstanding post-graduate educational qualification, preferably at Phd level is required.
- Excellent writing, research and time management skills are essential.
- Three to five years’ work experience and well-established networks related to the aforementioned research areas, including with key stakeholders and policy makers.
- A proven research track record on the intersection between governance and the sustainable management of Africa’s resources.
- Expert knowledge on at least one of the four resource sectors that the programme studies, ie oil, mining, fisheries or forestry and the intersection with water resource management and climate change.
- Specialist knowledge on forestry and/or energy would be a particular advantage.
- Portuguese or French language skills would be a significant advantage.
How to Apply
- Applicants must submit:
- A motivational letter quoting clearly the reference number of the position that they are applying for
- A comprehensive CV
- Academic transcripts
- The names of three contactable references
- Two examples of articles published in the last year; and a
- Comprehensive publication list.
- All application materials must be submitted via email.
For more information, please visit SAIIA.
