Description

• Project Management & Coordination
• The Senior Researcher is responsible for the coordination and supports the management of Research Projects across the Institute; these include supporting and coordination of the following aspects of the projects
• Project planning and Initiation.
• Equipment and Research Materials.
• Project Human Resources.
• Project Finances.
• Risk Management and Mitigation.
• Monitoring, Evaluation, reporting and project close out.
• Research, Development, and Innovation
• The Senior Researcher is responsible for the coordination and supports the management of Research, development, and innovation, these include the supporting and coordination of the following Research aspects
• Invention.
• Translation. 
• Commercialization.
• Adoption and Use.
• Research Collaboration
• The Senior Researcher is responsible for the coordination and supports the management of strategic research collaboration and collaboration opportunities; these include the supporting and coordination of
• Strategic Research partnerships / networks / collaborators.
• Intra-Inter Institutional Collaboration & Partnerships.
• Human Capacity Building
• The Senior Researcher is responsible for coordination and supports the management of Human Capacity Development that includes support of
• Project staff and students.
• Self.

Requirements

• PhD in Agricultural Economics or a closely related field.
• At least 5 years post-PhD experience or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of 12 peer-reviewed publications in recognized journals.
• Proven ability to generate research funding and manage projects.
• Recognized national expertise with evidence of growing international recognition.
• Proven experience in mentoring and supervising postgraduate students.
• Competency in SPSS, Stata, and/or EViews for data analysis.
• Strong understanding of South Africa’s agricultural sector.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Sound understanding of the priorities and challenges facing the agricultural sector in South Africa.
• Ability to build and manage relationships with other researchers, as well as a wide range of stakeholders outside ARC.
• NRF rating of at least C1 or higher will be an added advantage.
• Valid driver’s license.