---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: CLIMLIST <[email protected]> Date: Tue, Aug 6, 2013 at 9:22 AM Subject: Vacancy: Research Coordinator -African Climate and Development Initiative, at the University of Cape Town (South Africa) Origin: Mark New <[email protected]>
Applications are invited for the post of Research Coordinator for the African Climate and Development Initiative (ACDI). The ACDI is a strategic initiative at UCT that coordinates and enhances research and teaching on climate and climate change across departments and faculties. The Research Coordinator will support the Director and the wider ACDI community at UCT in the development of research proposals, coordination of research related activities and management of research projects. This is a full-time three-year contractposition. Requirements: Minimum qualifications: ·A Master’s degree in a relevant subject related to climate change Advantageous qualifications: ·A PhD in a relevant subject ·Administration qualification Minimum Experience: ·With Master’s Degree - at least three years in a research and/or fund raising environment. ·With PhD - at least one year in a research and/or fund raising environment. Advantageous Experience: ·Project proposal development and writing ·Research project coordination ·Fund raising (national and/or international) ·Experience with the UCT academic environment ·Experience with UCT administrative/financial systems Responsibilities: ·To support the Director of ACDI in research proposal development on behalf of ACDI and the UCT climate change research community ·To support the Director of ACDI and the Department of Alumni & Development in proposal development to philanthropic donors and foundations ·To support and manage ACDI-led research activities such as workshops, conferences, seminars, background research and policy briefings ·Manage the administrative (financial, reporting, logistics) of ACDI-led research projects The annual remuneration package, including benefits, is between R255 044 and R300 021. Application process: To apply, please e-mail the completed UCT Application form (<http://web.uct.ac.za/depts/**sapweb/forms/hr201.doc<http://web.uct.ac.za/depts/sapweb/forms/hr201.doc>>) and all other relevant documentation as indicated on the form, with the subject line “Research Coordinator: ACDI” followed by the reference number to Ms Lameez Mota at [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> An application that does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. / Address: African Climate and Development Initiative, Geological Sciences Building, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, 7701. Telephone: +27 21 650 5598 Reference number for this position: I-2777 Closing date for applications: 9 August 2013 UCT is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at <http://www.uct.ac.za/**downloads/uct.ac.za/about/**policies/eepolicy.pdf/<http://www.uct.ac.za/downloads/uct.ac.za/about/policies/eepolicy.pdf/> > Detailed job description and advertisement available at <http://www.uct.ac.za/about/**intro/vacancies/external/<http://www.uct.ac.za/about/intro/vacancies/external/> > Lameez Mota Administrative Officer African Climate and Development Initiative (ACDI) Safety and Violence Initiative (SaVI) University of Cape Town ACDI Office Telephone: +27 21 650 5598 <tel:%2B27%2021%20650%205598> (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays) SaVI Office Telephone: Office Fax: +27 21 650 4862 (Tuesdays and Thursdays) +27 21 650 3783 <tel:%2B27%2021%C2%A0650%**203783> Email: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Website: www.acdi.uct.ac.za <http://www.acdi.uct.ac.za/> www.savi.uct.ac.za <http://www.savi.uct.ac.za/> -- Katherine Klink Dept of Geography, Environment and Society Univ of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN 55455 e-mail: [email protected] phone: 612-625-3452 web: http://www.geog.umn.edu/people/profile.php?UID=klink
