Job title : Researcher (Two Positions) (18 Months Fixed Term Contract) - Department of Statistics - Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria
Deadline : January 06, 2025
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RESPONSIBILITIES: The incumbent will be responsible for: Perform research on the development of indices and their validity; Contribute to publications in peer-reviewed journals, policy briefs and technical reports; Prepare and deliver presentations or posters for workshops, consultative meetings, and local and international conferences; Survey the data available at the country level; Identify relevant data that supports the narrative of the volunteering index; Conduct a gap analysis of the data through data mapping and compilation of pertinent data information; Collate and manage secondary data on volunteerism from local and national governments as well as non-governmental organisations and service providers, including the private sectors; Manage the acquisition, organisation, and management of data; Coordinate data exchange and collaborative research activities with UNV, the project; team, academic collaborators, and any relevant Understanding or Non-Disclosure Agreements; Supervise and co-supervise postgraduate students in Statistics and related fields; Train and mentor focal points from United Nations (UN) member states in data collection and analysis; Assist with academic activities, including project meetings, peer reviews, and workshops; Liaise between members of the UNV Project and collaborators including local and international academics, and stakeholders; Support the organisation of national and international consultative workshops; Provide updates and communicate developments with the Project and Stakeholders; Inform public decision-making through reports policy briefs and presentations.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A Master's degree in statistics, econometrics or a relevant quantitative field; At least five (5) years of experience in: High-quality research in designing and analysing sample surveys; Working in multidisciplinary teams; Working with donor-funded programmes; Proven experience and proficiency in statistical data analysis software, such as STATA or related packages; A verified publication record; Strong quantitative data analysis skills; Proficiency in statistical analysis software, specifically STATA or similar packages.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES): High-quality research in designing and analysing sample surveys; Proven experience working in multidisciplinary teams; Minimum 5 years of research or consultancy experience in reliability and validity of measurement or measurement of constructs; Experience working with donor-funded programmes.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES: Proven technical expertise in statistics methods and applications; Proven ability and experience in data mapping and collating data; Prove knowledge of data curation; Proven ability to write layman's reports, policy briefs, and peer-reviewed publications; Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines; Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary team; Knowledge of the UN system is advantageous
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