Chief Research Specialist - Policy Impact & Evaluation

HSRC (Human Sciences Research Council); Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

HSRC’s Research Impact Division in Pretoria invites applications for Chief Research Specialist (2 positions) on a permanent contract. The role requires a PhD and extensive policy-relevant research experience in impact evaluation studies.

The CRS will lead high-level research initiatives aimed at translating findings into social impact within South Africa’s development priorities. Based in the HSRC office in Pretoria, the CRS roles focus on producing rigorous evidence that informs policy and

Qualifications

• PhD required with extensive policy-relevant research experience.

Skills

Policy-relevant research

Impact evaluation studies

Education

PhD

Job description

HSRC’s Research Impact Division in Pretoria invites applications for Chief Research Specialist (2 positions) on a permanent contract. The role requires a PhD and extensive policy-relevant research experience in impact evaluation studies.

The CRS will lead high-level research initiatives aimed at translating findings into social impact within South Africa’s development priorities. Based in the HSRC office in Pretoria, the CRS roles focus on producing rigorous evidence that informs policy and