SAIIA seeks to appoint a Climate and Natural Resource Governance Researcher to support existing projects related to climate change, just transition and extractive industry governance. This includes supporting the Programme Head in fundraising activities to secure additional projects.
This position, which is based in SAIIA’s Cape Town office, requires requires excellent research and writing skills, and the ability to work in a flexible and demanding environment.
Climate and Natural Resource Governance Researcher Ref: CNRGR 09/2024 | One-Year Contract | Salary Range, depending on experience: R600,000 to R720,000 p.a. | Cape Town, South Africa
Key Responsibilities
- Support the implementation of existing projects through research, writing, coordination and presentations.
- Support fundraising activities by scanning for fundraising opportunities, developing proposals and engaging with funders.
- Undertake research activities (desktop and fieldwork) under the direction of the Programme Head.
- Coordinate events, present research findings and facilitate workshops.
- Promote the dissemination of research outputs through social media, direct stakeholder and media engagement.
- Undertake ongoing monitoring of developments in the field of climate change and natural resource governance supported by ongoing stakeholder mapping and engagement.
Experience, Skills and Qualifications
- A minimum of a Master’s degree in a relevant field such as political science, political economy, economics or climate and energy policy. Alternatively, natural science degrees are acceptable if the candidate can show relevant work experience in policy research and engagement.
- A minimum of three to five years of relevant work experience is required.
- Fundraising experience would be advantageous.
- Strong national and African regional networks in relevant research and policy areas would be advantageous.
- To create positive relationships with project teams and other stakeholders across the organisation.
Application Process
Candidates must submit:
- A motivational letter clearly quoting the reference number of the position that they are applying for must be submitted to recruitment@saiia.org.za. Applications without a letter of motivation will not be considered.
- A comprehensive CV.
- Academic transcripts of qualifications.
- The names of three contactable references and two written references.
- Two examples of (preferably short) publications produced in the last year.
- A comprehensive publication list.
For more information on SAIIA and its research agenda, please visit www.saiia.org.za.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be called in for an interview.
Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
Applications close on Wednesday, 25 September 2024.
Preference will be given to South African citizens and employment equity candidates. SAIIA reserves the right not to make an appointment.