Wits School of Governance 2024 Job Vacancy

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Wits School of Governance 2024 Job Vacancy

PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN MONITORING AND EVALUATION
The Faculty hosts two Schools that are involved in the teaching and research related to monitoring and evaluation (M&E) – the Wits School of Governance (WSG) and the School of Economics and Business Sciences (SEBS). The Faculty also hosts the Centre for Learning on Evaluation and Results – Anglophone Africa (CLEAR-AA). The Faculty wishes to make an appointment of a senior academic to further develop its research and teaching initiatives in the area of M&E.  The successful candidate will, depending on her/his research interests be located in WSG or SEBS, and be seconded to CLEAR-AA.
Qualifications: The applicant should have demonstrable experience in the design and implementation of monitoring systems or large-scale evaluations, or a track record in the theoretical aspects of M&E. Her/his disciplinary background may be as an economist, political scientist, development or governance specialist, health specialist or work in related fields. S/he hold a doctorate in a relevant discipline. S/he should have ten years of relevant experience.
In addition, he / she will be expected to:

  • Have an excellent academic track record in research and teaching
  • Have an excellent record in supervision of Masters and Doctoral students in cognate fields
  • Be involved in academic research and policy advice
  • Be interested in developing and facilitating formal academic programs and short courses in monitoring and evaluation
  • Have strong project management experience
  • Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills (fluency in English)
  • Be willing to travel both locally and internationally when required.

Duties: The position will be expected to assist to translate the faculty’s vision and strategy of developing a centre of excellence in research, teaching and the delivery of high quality technical advisory services, and knowledge generation in M&E.

ENQUIRIES: Dean, Professor Imraan Valodia Tel: (011) 717 8012 Email: Imraan.Valodia@wits.ac.za 

To apply:

Please apply via i-Recruitment: www.wits.ac.za/vacancies

Please include the following: • A covering letter clearly indicating which post you are applying for • A detailed CV with names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail addresses of 3 referees • Certified copies of degrees and diplomas and South African ID or passport/work permit if not South African.

Closing date: 7 August 2024

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