Program Head: Monitoring & Advocacy Program at PSAM (3 Year Contract)

While the incumbent will hold the position of Program Head: Monitoring and Advocacy Program, the academic level of appointment will be determined in accordance with the criteria listed below.

Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence, Rhodes University especially encourages South African members of designated groups to apply. Please note that this appointment will be made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act of RSA and the University’s recruitment and selection policies and equity strategies. The initial focus will be on equity candidates.

In terms of Immigration Legislation (Act No. 13 of 2002 & Regulations), international staff members (non-SA citizens) have to comply with the provisions of the Act. This therefore means that the period of employment to non-SA citizens will be guided by the validity period of the work permit.  In line with legislation governing employment of foreign nationals, employment contracts will be offered on the basis that a development plan would be implemented for the transfer of skills to a South African resident. The onus is on candidates to ensure that they are in possession of a valid work permit before the commencement of employment at the University, failing which the employment with Rhodes University will be terminated.

Requirements

Associate Professor: Masters’ degree or equivalent in a relevant field plus 8 years’ relevant experience.

Senior Lecturer:  Masters’ degree or equivalent in a relevant field plus 3 years’ relevant experience.

Experience includes:

• 3 years’ work experience at a strategic management level in an entity concerned with human rights / governance / social change.
• Prior experience of managing a team of researchers that are required to produce high quality work against multiple deadlines.
• Experience engaging with public resource management systems, state employees and members of the executive within the South African context.
• A thorough understanding of public sector legislation
• Experience dealing with the media, including providing comment, radio and television interviews etc
• Prior experience working with civil society groups
• Prior fundraising experience.
• Working and/or teaching in an academic environment would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with logframe preparation, impact plan development or outcome mapping monitoring methodologies would be advantageous

Shortlisted candidates must be available to be interviewed on: Tue, 22 November 2016

Closing Date: Fri, 4 November 2016 12:00

Further Particulars about the Department:

If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Remuneration

Associate Professor Level:

Approximate total package per month:  R51 008.00

Senior Researcher Level:

Approximate total package per month:  R42 482.15

There is a 13^th cheque payable in December every year. The remuneration package will increase on annual basis.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application in itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview.  Please apply online by accessing the Rhodes University Website.