Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 03, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Developing Excellence in Leadership, Training and Science (DELTAS Africa) is a 10-year (2015-2025) programme of the AAS being implemented under AESA. This is with the support of Wellcome and other funding partners to train and develop world-class researchers and research leaders in Africa. The vision of DELTAS Africa is to support the Africa-led development of a critical mass of world-class researchers and research leaders in Africa. This new generation of scientists and research leaders will play a major part in shaping and driving a locally relevant research agenda in Africa, contributing to improved sustainable development on the continent. To achieve its vision, DELTAS Africa funds programmes that address four broad strategic areas: scientific quality, research training, scientific citizenship, and research management and environment. These strategic areas are recognised as necessary for strengthening, sustaining, attracting and retaining excellence in research..

1. Define and deliver the benefits of the Social Sciences and Humanities component of the DELTAS Africa programme in time, within budget and at the required quality, including:
• Planning and budgeting;
• Leading in effective technical and financial management to ensure VFM throughout the programme cycle, including using evidence to enhance program learning and development, seeking out and implementing solutions that achieve a good mix of quality and effectiveness for the least outlay, financial tracking of spend against budget, accurate forecasting, asset management, timely payment of invoices/claims, and timely submission of financial reports and Annual Audited Statements where required, in line with grant and donor requirements.
• Ensuring that technical outputs throughout the program cycle including reports are of high quality and respond to donor guidelines and requirements
• Promoting and marketing, this may include social media, website page management and/or article writing, working in collaboration with The AAS Communications team;
• Support in identifying, tracking and mitigating programme management risks and issues;
• Identification of experts for peer review and selection panels;
• Planning and delivery of large-scale events, potentially including events in other countries on the continent
• Monitoring and evaluation of scheme outcomes and impacts, and communicating outcomes and learnings to key stakeholders

1. Perform programme relevant research to inform the development, implementation and delivery of the social sciences and humanities component of the DELTAS Africa programme
2. Work in close collaboration with the AAS M&E team to identify, collate, track, assess quality, analyse and validate, and report on programme-related data from DELTAS Africa Social Sciences and Humanities programmes.
3. Identify and build relationships with relevant stakeholders involved in social sciences and humanities research and research leadership capacity development on the continent and globally but not limited to universities and other research institutions, relevant African government departments and policymakers, Africa based and international Think Tanks, and intergovernmental organisations etc
4. Prepare reports, articles and presentations during programme inception meetings, annual grantee meetings and site visits.
5. Track and perform relevant analyses on various aspects of programme implementation to identify and address important challenges to ensure effective and efficient programme delivery

• A PhD degree in a relevant Social Science/Humanities research field obtained over the past 10 years with proven research leadership qualities and experience of carrying out key research work for priority social science and humanities agendas.
• A proven record of research capabilities in social science/humanities research as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications and other quality outputs.
• At least 3 years’ experience working in research/research leadership capacity development programme design and implementation on the African continent
• Knowledge of funding/how research is funded/grants or research management
• A professional qualification and relevant experience in large scale programme/project management or training in research administration, ethics, leadership or related will be an added advantage
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills
• Proficiency in standard office and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Office, SharePoint
• Project/ Programme management skills (essential)

• A PhD degree in a relevant Social Science/Humanities research field obtained over the past 10 years with proven research leadership qualities and experience of carrying out key research work for priority social science and humanities agendas.

• At least 3 years’ experience working in research/research leadership capacity development programme design and implementation on the African continent

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
All applicants must submit a filled application form – available here, curriculum vitae, and a cover letter submitted by email to recruitment@aasciences.africa with the position and vacancy number as the Subject no later than 15th March 2021 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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