{"id":51350,"date":"2020-01-15T16:20:49","date_gmt":"2020-01-15T14:20:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/?p=51350"},"modified":"2020-01-15T16:20:49","modified_gmt":"2020-01-15T14:20:49","slug":"studies-in-poverty-and-inequality-institute-spii-latest-employment-opportunity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/studies-in-poverty-and-inequality-institute-spii-latest-employment-opportunity.html","title":{"rendered":"Studies in Poverty and Inequality Institute (SPII) Latest Employment Opportunity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Studies in Poverty and Inequality Institute (SPII) is a non-profit think tank, based in Johannesburg, committed to advancing the Constitution and to supporting the eradication of poverty and inequality through empirical research and advocacy.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Title: Budget Advocacy Research Intern<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Location: <\/strong>Johannesburg.<br \/>\n<strong>Employment Type:<\/strong>\u00a0Full-time\u00a0 for a period of 3 months (End May 2020),\u00a0with a potential to extend, under certain terms and conditions.<br \/>\n<strong>Start Date:\u00a0<\/strong>March 2020<\/p>\n<p>The purpose of thios position\u00a0will be to work across a number of our key programmes, but particularly within our Building Better Budgeting\/ Budgeting for Change project, doing budget analysis and budget advocacy work for better health systems and health access at the community level.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Commitment to the values of SPII and a passion for social justice<\/li>\n<li>A degree in human rights, economics, or a related field<\/li>\n<li>Candidates with experience and\/or an interest in budget analysis and advocacy work for socio-economic rights are particularly encouraged to apply<\/li>\n<li>Work experience in one the above fields, or a related field, with good references, is an advantage<\/li>\n<li>Experience in working with budget analysis of National\/Provincial\/Local budgets is an advantage<\/li>\n<li>An interest in the role of the Constitution in the South African democracy, particularly in relation to socio-economic rights and health entitlements is an advantage<\/li>\n<li>Motivation to work independently and as a member of a small team<\/li>\n<li>A demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, to use initiative and to take a proactive approach to work<\/li>\n<li>A dedication to learning immersion and actively picking up new skills and knowledge on-the-job<\/li>\n<li>The ability to work in both an academic\/research context, as well as an applied, on-the-ground advocacy context<\/li>\n<li>The ability to contribute to training development, delivery and logistics<\/li>\n<li>Good communication skills and confidence to speak in public and with stakeholders<\/li>\n<li>Good English writing skills are essential. 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