[Wigsat-l] Research Officer, African Technology Policy Studies Network

[Sophia Huyer]

Research Officer
African Technology Policy Studies Network
Last day to reply:
Mar 14, 2009

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Job description
The African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS) is a multi- 
disciplinary network of researchers, private sector actors and policy  
makers promoting innovative science and technology policy making  
through research, dialogue and advocacy in 23 African countries

Major duties:

1. Organization and undertaking fieldwork as required on case studies  
research carried out by the Secretariat;
2. Assist in developing of proposals and raising funds for the  
projects/programmes and managing the grants process and regional  
research projects;
3. Keeping up to date with developments in Science ,Technology and  
innovation policy issues, as well as qualitative and quantitative  
research methods;
4. Collect and search for national and international literature on  
relevant science and technology policies and practices;
5. Write papers on Science and technology issues that are relevant and  
of interest to ATPS.This shall include papers on Research and findings  
as part of its policy advocacy campaigns;
6. Assist in organizing meetings, workshops, seminars etc for the  
organization;
7. Identifying and sourcing a wide range of information, as required,  
including collection of data through surveys, interviews, focus  
groups, expert panels etc;
8. Analysis of data with reference to the research objectives;
9. Maintenance of accurate files and records, both computerized and  
manual;
10. Working in close partnership with external research contractors,  
policy makers and other stakeholders during the course of the research;
11. Participation in dissemination and training workshops as assigned;
12. Participation in preparatory and plenary workshops as assigned;
13. Assist with the further development of the electronic Grants  
Management System;
14. Performance of any other duties associated with the research  
project, of an occasional nature, which may be assigned by the  
supervisor;
15. Responding to external and internal research enquiries from  
colleagues, policy makers, academics, regional development agencies  
and members of the public;
16. Any other duties that may be assigned by the team leader

Required skills and qualifications

1. A doctorate or masters degree in Science ,Technology and Innovation  
related subjects
2. Strong interpersonal skills , a good team player and strong  
analytical skills
3. Excellent research and IT skills
4. Ability to work with minimal supervision
5. Ability to work on a number of complex multidisciplinary research  
projects simultaneously
6. At least 2 years relevant experience. Experience in environmental  
sciences including climate change will be a major advantage
7. Proficiency in French will be an advantage

How to apply
Qualified candidates should send a detailed letter of interest and  
curriculum vitae to hr at atpsnet.org
or
The Executive Director
African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS)
3rd Floor, The Chancery Building, Valley Road
P.O. Box 10081 00100 GPO, Nairobi, Kenya

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