Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, February 06, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Our Vision Knowledge for better livelihoods. Our Mission To strengthen the capacity and policies of African countries and institutions to harness science, technology and innovation for sustainable development. Our Value Proposition To conduct high quality research, policy analysis, capacity strengthening and outreach on applications of science, technology and innovation policies to sustainable development in Africa To facilitate and convene evidence based policy dialogue and debate To inform development policy and practice To put critical issues of science, technology innovation on the Development Agenda To provide independent and objective policy advice to African governments and agencies, regional economic communities and institutions, private sector, civil society and community actors and agencies. .

Job Responsibilities: Not Specified

Skills and competences
• Excellent interpersonal, management and communication skills with proven ability to support narratives to describe results.
• A team player with ability to build strong working relationships, and experience working across different disciplines.
• Ability to work under limited supervision and meet deadlines
• Good writing skills and demonstrated ability to engage in technical writing
• Ability to write effectively and report to different audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver to tight deadlines and to work on a wide range of different demands..

Qualifications
• The candidate should possess a PhD in relevant fields including Disaster Management, Public Policy, Development Studies, International Relations, Environmental Policy, Sustainability Studies, or other relevant field.
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in research and policy analysis
• Experience in applied research is critical for this position
• A good record of academic publications and policy/stakeholder convening will be an added advantage
• Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated experience in working in research and policy environment and ambitious career goal around research and development..

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
  To apply: Please send
• Updated CV of not more than 5 (five) pages including 3 (three) relevant referees and a list of publications
• A one-page motivational letter
Application letters should have the title of the position as the subject of email, to be sent to hr@acts-net.org with a copy to j.atela@acts-net.org .
Please note the application deadline for this position is 7th Feb 2020.
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