{"id":60441,"date":"2021-01-15T08:02:57","date_gmt":"2021-01-15T06:02:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/?p=60441"},"modified":"2021-01-14T11:15:52","modified_gmt":"2021-01-14T09:15:52","slug":"the-south-african-institute-of-international-affairs-saiia-job-opening-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/the-south-african-institute-of-international-affairs-saiia-job-opening-2.html","title":{"rendered":"The South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) Job Opening"},"content":{"rendered":"

The South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) is an independent, non-governmental, development and foreign policy think tank, focusing on South Africa and Africa\u2019s international relations. Its goal is to contribute to the achievement of a well-governed, peaceful, economically sustainable, and globally engaged Africa. It has been consistently ranked among the top think tanks in Africa.
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Job Title: Programme Head: Economic Diplomacy (No: PHEDIP21) \u2013 Three-year contract<\/strong>
\nLocation: <\/strong>South Africa<\/p>\n

SAIIA seeks to appoint a Head of its Economic Diplomacy Programme. This programme focuses on South Africa and Africa\u2019s engagement with the global economy through a broad spectrum of emerging issues, including the continent\u2019s various regional economic integration efforts. With a solid track-record of successful fundraising partnerships and policy and research networks, you will generate funding for the team\u2019s research initiatives and future projects. You will have established expertise in at least one of the following areas: global economic governance, finance and macro-economic policy, South African and regional economic policy, trade and investment, or African economic development. As Programme Head you will be responsible for the implementation of the three-year IDRC-funded programme on COVID-19 Macroeconomic Policy Research in Africa, which will analyse the macroeconomic impact and recovery from COVID-19 in six African countries, specifically exploring building more inclusive economies through the lens of marginalised groups, environmental sustainability and the potential for a green recovery.<\/p>\n

Proposal writing skills, knowledge of funder reporting requirements and M&E forms an essential part of the role. As an established authority on South Africa and Africa\u2019s economic and trade relations, you will conduct innovative and rigorous research and analysis on key topics related to the region\u2019s economic positioning. You must have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work under pressure, strong management skills, particularly the ability to manage a diverse group of researchers in the field and their outputs and pay meticulous attention to detail. This position is based in Johannesburg; however, regular regional and international travel is anticipated.<\/p>\n

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