Senior Research Project Manager

 

Recruiter:

SHE Recruits

Job Ref:

CPT000550/UB

Date posted:

Monday, October 24, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa


JOB SUMMARY:
Our client who is regarded as one of the leaders in the "Think Tank space" in Southern Africa is looking for a senior research project manager to join their team for two years.  This multi-faceted role will call on you to: deliver on project objectives, produce high level reports, conduct and commission innovative research projects, work with senior researchers and policy analysts and also interact with political and business leaders.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Qualifications required:
  • Minimum: Master’s Degree in history, sociology, economics, politics or another social science
  • PhD in similar fields will be given preference
Skills and experience required:
  • 5 – 8 years’ experience in the relevant field or in a similar role
  • Experience within the NPO environment or Education industry
  • Passion and experience in working with socio-political challenges
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Language proficiency in Sotho, Zulu, Xhosa and other African languages
  • Excellent report writing skills
  • Strong presentation, project management, planning, organising and problem-solving skills
  • Thorough understanding of budgets and donors
Job description:
  • Conducting and managing the commissioning of research
  • Draft and edit reports
  • Project proposals and reporting
  • Identify potential project and donors
  • Project planning and budgeting
  • Project administration and execution
  • Contribute to the company’s mission of promoting reform and growth in SA
  • Work with senior researchers and policy analysts
  • Interact with political and business leaders
  • Implement and facilitate cost cutting strategies and budget growth

 

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