Job Description: The Children’s Institute (CI) seeks to appoint a Director, on a five-year contract from 1st November, or as soon thereafter as possible, to allow for a transition period of handover with the outgoing Director. The Director is accountable to the Head of the Department of Paediatrics and Children Health and to a cross-faculty Governing Board, chaired by the Dean of Health Sciences or his/her representativerovided. [the_ad id="29344"] Job Responsibilities: Be an active and productive scholar on issues relevant to the Institute’s mission and evolving programme of research and public engagement Actively support and promote engaged scholarship more broadly within UCT Provide intellectual leadership and promote the academic development of CI researchers and students Drive the transformation agenda of the CI and support processes of change Use research findings to inform policy reform and implementationthrough a variety of channels Ensure the breadth and diversity of the Institute’s work by maintaining a productive balance between different disciplinary and intellectual traditions, between scholarly and popular publications, and between research, advocacy and education. Initiate, maintain and build partnerships and alliances for socially responsive research, education and advocacy Promote collegial capacity development and knowledge exchange among research staff within the CI and across the university Position the CI within the University’s 2030 UCT vision, recognizing its transformative agenda, and location as a global university in Africa Job Requirements: National or international reputation in engaged social policy research Experience in developing networks, collaborations or partnerships with a range of stakeholders – including academia, government, corporate and non-governmental sectors A PhD or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant field such as: economics, law, politics, psychology, public health, sociology, social anthropology, social development or social work Experience in post-graduate supervision or an interest in developing this competency A proven track record in leadership, management and fundraising at a senior level Knowledge and experience of methods for applied policy research and policy-orientated advocacy Ability to lead a diverse and multi-disciplinary team and create an inclusive and supportive organisational culture Five (5) years’ experience at a strategic and senior management level at a university or research institution Significant research experience as evidenced in a publication record Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Job Details: Company: University of Cape Town Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, SA Application Deadline: N/A [the_ad id='29345'] Apply Here Vacanciesspot.com
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