Research Officer: Research, Development and Monito - Gqeberha - Hire Power Recruitment

Description

Job Description:

SST's vision of success is a future where the people of Africa and her seas flourish together. Our organisation works to mitigate marine pollution and support coastal communities in sustainable waste management.

The Research Officer role involves managing datasets, producing technical reports, and collaborating with partner organisations. This position reports to the Manager: Research, Development and Monitoring.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support research activities and contribute to designing interventions for organisational marine conservation objectives.
• Ensure timely completion of baseline, ongoing monitoring, and impact research.
• Establish and manage monitoring databases, retrieving information from various sources.
• Engage with stakeholders and partners to understand their requirements and challenges related to waste.
• Assist with project management of external service providers as necessary.
• Coordinate the organisational volunteer database, ensuring volunteers are trained and available to support interventions.
• Present research and project reports at meetings, workshops, and conferences to various stakeholder groups.
• Establish collaboration with research partners, including universities, NGOs, and other partners.
• Contribute to the NPO's peer-reviewed publication activity.
• Produce technical reports and scientific manuscripts.
• Support funding proposals and applications.
• Maintain current internal M&E systems.
• Analyse data and provide reporting to various stakeholders.
• Support the Strategic Stakeholder Engagement impact portfolio with monthly news stories, social media content, and communications content.
• Work collaboratively as an effective team member.

Requirements:

• A Masters' degree in an environmental science field.
• At least five years' experience in an appropriate discipline.
• A proven track record in project management.
• Experience in research and writing, ideally writing reports and professional publications.
• A proven track record in developing strategic plans.
• Ability to work with and lead a team.
• A valid driver's license.
• South African citizenship with a clear criminal record.

Behavioural Competencies:

• A passion for sustainability.
• Excellent organisational and proactive skills.
• Knowledge of global developments on plastics, climate change, marine conservation, and education.
• A basic understanding of stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Excellence in public speaking and presenting research plans and results.

Location: Port Elizabeth - full-time in-office position.
Duration: 12-month fixed-term contract, with potential for renewal for an additional 3 years.
Start date: As soon as possible.
Salary: Market-related.