HUMAN SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL (HSRC) LIAISON OFFICER: IMPACT CENTRE Reference #: Impact Centre 102020 Contract Type: Contract 5 Years Salary: Market Related Location: Nationwide, Nationwide, South Africa
The Strategic Partnership Unit (SPU) located within the Impact Centre’s main function is to facilitate and support partnerships within the HSRC to deliver on its strategic mandate, aims and purpose of the institution. The SPU ensures alignment of partnership to the mandate and research priorities of the HSRC and ensures that the HSRC employs a more strategic, value-driven approach to partnerships. It facilitates and coordinates collaboration and networking to expand the profile of the HSRC, guide and nurture key relationships and ensure maximum benefit to all parties concerned. Additionally, the unit has the mandate to source funding opportunities for the larger Impact Centre to ensure it’s sustainability. The Strategic Partnership unit within the Impact Centre is looking to appoint a suitably qualified professional to take on the responsibilities of Liaison Officer.
Job Functions: Research, Research and Development Industries Research Specification Liaison Officer: Impact Centre Five (5) Year Fixed Term Contract Office Base: Durban / Pretoria or / Cape Town REF: IC SL/10/20 The following are the key responsibilities for the Liaison Officer: •Map, manage and update the database of key stakeholders; •Support partnership meetings and activities; •Assist in the preparation of partner specific reports, newsletters and minutes; •Scan and identify databases and websites for relevant funding opportunities in line with the HSRC’s strategy; •Search, select, summarise and capture information on funding opportunities advertised in printed and electronic media; •Source, complete and collate funding and tender documents; •Identify and build relationships with key HSRC stakeholders i.e government, other science councils, civil society as well as regional and international stakeholders; •Build visible national, continental and international research partnerships in the HSRC’s area of specialisation; •Ensure that research grants are well managed and that good relationships with collaborators and grant making organisations/institutions are maintained. Key requirements: •Minimum of an Hons degree in social sciences or administration; •High level of computer literacy, especially in the MS office Suite-MS Word, Excel, Access and Project and database management; •At least 5 years’ experience of which three (3) years should be in stakeholder or partnership engagements; •Familiar with the Science and Innovation landscape; •Experience in providing funding support in a large institution; •Ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively to demanding deadlines; •Excellent writing, personal and professional communication and analytical skills; •Ability to work in a team as well as independently; •Personal qualities that include intellectual and personal integrity, imagination, drive, and the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines. APPLICATIONS: In your application, please include: •A comprehensive CV, a letter of motivation, publications and the details of three recent referees (with telephone, fax and e-mail contact details). •Please indicate the reference number in the subject line, applications that do not adhere to this, will not be considered. The HSRC will only consider applications that comply with the above requirements. Applicants may be required to undertake a psychometric test, a written exercise or an oral presentation in the competencies required for the position. Please submit your application on-line at http://hsrc.jb.skillsmapafrica.com Please note the following: •Ensure you use Google Chrome or Firefox from a computer or laptop, and not a cell phone •Only your CV can be uploaded on the first page after you have registered/logged in. •ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS can be uploaded on the “Document” tab on your profile •Attachments must be less than 2 MB. •Should you have any HR enquiries please send your query citing reference number to [email protected] •Should you experience problems applying online, please send your applications to [email protected]. Clearly indicate the reference number in the subject line. •. For further information about the HSRC, advert or the post and not for sending applications please e-mail Ms Bridgette Prince on [email protected]. You can further consult our website (www.hsrc.ac.za). Only applications that comply with the listed above requirements will be considered. Closing date: 30 October 2020. We encourage applicants to submit prior to the closing date. If you do not receive any response from us within eight weeks, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Only candidates who are interviewed will be advised of the outcome of their application. The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment. Applications received from agencies will not be accepted.
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