{"id":48323,"date":"2019-07-25T17:42:34","date_gmt":"2019-07-25T15:42:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/?p=48323"},"modified":"2019-07-25T19:33:42","modified_gmt":"2019-07-25T17:33:42","slug":"isandla-institute-current-employment-opportunity-apply-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/isandla-institute-current-employment-opportunity-apply-now.html","title":{"rendered":"Isandla Institute\u00a0Current Employment Opportunity – Apply Now!"},"content":{"rendered":"
Isandla Institute is a non-profit organisation with a vision of just, equitable, sustainable and democratic urban habitats.<\/p>\n
Through research, dialogue, advocacy, institutional support, partnerships and network coordination, we seek to help bring about systems and practices of urban governance that advance this vision. Our work centres around the notion of urban citizenship, which we understand to be about both the enjoyment of rights and urban life opportunities as well as processes of political participation and claims-making.<\/p>\n
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Job Title: Policy Researcher<\/strong><\/p>\n Location: <\/strong>South Africa<\/p>\n POLICY RESEARCHER: URBAN LAND<\/strong><\/p>\n Isandla Institute is looking to employ a Policy Researcher in our Urban Land Programme. The Programme seeks to promote access to urban land and human settlement development for spatial transformation, inclusive and just place making and city making, and sustainable development. We are about to embark on a new partnership project that focuses on the backyard rental market as a vital (and not well-understood) component of an affordable rental market that can support people\u2019s rights to shelter, services and urban citizenship. We are looking for a dynamic, self-driven person to complement our team. The position is based in Cape Town.<\/p>\n Key job responsibilities<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Key competency requirements<\/strong>:<\/p>\n To apply<\/strong><\/p>\n The successful candidate needs to have a Masters Degree in Planning, Geography, Development Studies or related field, and a minimum of 3-5 years relevant work experience, preferably in the NGO sector. A good understanding of urban development, human settlements, local government and\/or the public sector is essential. An understanding of the backyard rental sector is a definite advantage. S\/he must be a RSA citizen or have a permanent RSA resident permit.<\/p>\n Isandla Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks to diversify its staff. Preference will be given to suitable candidates in terms of the organisation\u2019s equity policy.<\/p>\n\n
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