Research Manager

Gender Links is a dynamic Southern African NGO that promotes gender equality through its media, justice and governance programmes, seeks to fill the senior post of Research Manager.

Tasks:
The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Conceptualise and design research projects in the three programme areas.

• Manage research projects.

• Analyse data; write and edit reports.

• Work with relevant staff teams and partners in designing dissemination and advocacy strategies for research.

• Monitor and evaluate the impact of research and use this in refining future strategies.

Skills Required:

The successful candidate will be expected to have:

• A Masters Degree in a relevant social science discipline;

• At least ten years experience managing gender related research; especially in the media, governance and justice sectors;

• A thorough knowledge of the Southern African region;

• Excellent verbal, written and management skills.

To Apply:

Please submit a letter of motivation stating which post you are applying for and why; CV, references, and at least two samples of your work to:
execassistant@genderlinks.org.za by 18 July 2008.

Late applications will not be considered. Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

More information on Gender Links can be found on: www.genderlinks.org.za or by phoning Phumla Amara on 011-622-2877.

Website: http://www.genderlinks.org.za/page.php?p_id=309