Deputy Director: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

Recruiter:

Carlysle Human Capital

Job Ref:

DBN000694/AD

Date posted:

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

JOB SUMMARY:
To support the Directorate with the measurement of the STI policy, and to perform STI measurement that ensures links between the past, present and future performance of the NSI
and to assist with providing indicators based inputs to policy advice.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

STI-economic impact:

Facilitate the development of knowledge-based economy measurement framework, arrange related stakeholder workshops
Investigate and analyse criteria used by firms to decide where to invest and locate their R&D
Investigate the role and contribution of STI to economic growth and competitiveness
Analyse the value or impact of STI investment on the economy
Analyse the relationship between STI and SMMEs development, township and informal economy development

Inclusive and sustainable socioeconomic development:
Explore, monitor and assess the role and contribution of STI in range of areas such as:

STI for green economy and transition to low carbon
R&D-led new industrial development and economic competitiveness initiatives
Technology balance of payment
Entrepreneurship and the development of knowledge driven SMMEs and industrial platforms

STI advisory mechanism:

Contribute towards the generation of advice recommendations from key socio-economic related findings of evidence-based studies
Examine and recommend how to address low uptake and local procurement of STI outputs in the public and private sectors
Examine and recommend how to address inadequate financing of the system exacerbated by low private sector R&D investment

Stakeholders consultation, networking and management:

Identify, motivate, and participate in local, continental and international collaborations or STI policy platforms
Represent NACI in the fields of science, technology and innovation nationally and internationally
Develop policy papers and present to stakeholders in the national system of innovation (NSI) nationally and internationally
Facilitate dissemination of all reports after Advice Letters have been presented to Minister
Collaboration in international research, consulting and network projects

Stakeholders consultation, networking and management:

Identify, motivate, and participate in local, continental and international collaborations or STI policy platforms
Represent NACI in the fields of science, technology and innovation nationally and internationally
Develop policy papers and present to stakeholders in the national system of innovation (NSI) nationally and internationally - Facilitate dissemination of all reports after collaboration in international research, consulting and network projects
Advice Letters have been presented to Minister.

EXPERIENCE:

At least 3 years’ experience in STI policy and or research environment at an ASD or supervisory level.
Publishing of one or more papers on any area is an added advantage.
Experience in Government processes and procedures is an added advantage.
National Diploma / Degree in Economics, science and technology including engineering, business or any related postgraduate degree.
A Master’s Degree / PHD is an added advantage.

KNOWLEDGE:

Good knowledge and understanding of the National System of Innovation (NSI)
Good knowledge and understanding of the socioeconomic policy processes
Good knowledge and understanding of STI research and statistical methodologies
Exceptional knowledge and understanding of STI, social and economic indicators

SKILLS:

Conceptual and analytical thinking
Innovative and creativity
Research and Information Management
Effective Communication (incl. Writing, presentation and verbal communication)
Project management (including resources management)
Planning and Organising
Business Analytics
Networking and liaison
Computer literacy

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

Ability to work under pressure
Ability to work both independently and as a team member

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