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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