Regional Lead Researcher 3.05 at University of the Witwatersrand

Brief Description        
Brief posting description

• Generally, WBS academics work exclusively with postgraduate students and senior executives. They deliver highly-rated learning, higher degree supervision, accredited research, and opinion leadership on business critical issues.  This WBS/CAPSI researcher would work exclusively for the Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment particularly on a donor funded project that will run for five (5) years. The project is funded by the Mastercard Foundation and focuses on 17 countries in Africa. It seeks to examine the extent to which the non-profit sector contributes to dignified employment for young Africans.
• CAPSI has already appointed three regional lead researchers (two males and one female) for East, Southern and West Africa. CAPSI is now looking for a female regional lead researcher for North Africa to be based in Johannesburg but there is a possibility also to be based in North Africa.  Working with other project implementation team, each regional lead researcher is responsible for the development of the research design, landscaping, selection and training of country partners. In addition, each researcher works closely with CAPSI team and management and contribute towards the overall design, coordination, management and oversight of the project including research functions in countries for which they are responsible.

Minimum academic requirements

• A relevant PhD in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Development Studies, International Development, Non-Profit Management and/or Philanthropic Studies, Behavioural Sciences, Statistics, Social Sciences, Data Science and Public Policy Studies.
• A demonstrable track record of peer reviewed research outputs is essential. A demonstrable track record of research fund raising would be a distinct advantage.
• Demonstrable expertise in both advanced qualitative and quantitative research methods, including statistical analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, fluency in French, Arabic, Swahili, or Portuguese will be an added advantage.
• Experience in gender and intersectionality research will be an advantage.
• Must be able to lead multi-stakeholder partnerships.
• Must speak English and preferably Arabic or French.