About the position
Postion Summary:
The EDI Coordinator will make inroads into understanding the blockages and creating a long term plan to transform marine and polar sciences within South Africa
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with NRF SANAP, DFFE, DSI and other key stakeholders to understand past efforts and design a forward looking, phased approach to transforming marine and polar sciencesCollaborate with historically disadvantaged institutes to promote marine and polar sciencesCollaborate with previously disadvantaged individuals who are interested in marine and polar sciencesCollaborate with current and past SANAP and MARS stakeholders to understand the blockages with regards to transformationResponsible for coordinating the design and implementation of the SAPRI mentorship programme, including all elements such as the needs to be addressed, programme length and structure, mentee and mentor recruitment, strategies for mentee-mentor matching, activities, addressing mentee and/or mentor challenges to participate (e
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- technological barriers, funding), etcOrganise and chair meetings of the mentorship programme organisational committee and ensure that minutes are recordedDesign and implement a programme monitoring and evaluation strategyReport writing at the end of each iteration of the programme and work on strategies to ensure programme sustainabilityCompile the SAPRI Code of Conduct (CoC)Review existing SA polar / marine CoC’s (e
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- SEAmester, etc)Form and chair a CoC Action GroupRepresent SAPRI and South African polar community on EDI committees (e
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- SCAR, SOOS, others) and give talks, presentations, webinars on EDI where relevantOrganise workshops for SAPRI stakeholders and community to create awareness of EDI
Minimum Qualification:
Minimum Experience:
- MSc in any polar or marine related subject (NQF Level 9)Proven experience in project management
Experience:
- Experience organising and/or running workshops and training eventsCollaborating on and negotiating agreements and/or policiesStakeholder engagementProject managementSupervisory familiarity (postgraduate students)
Knowledge:
- M&E StrategiesReport writingGood understanding of the academic and research environmentKnowledge of transformation within South Africa, as well as equality, diversity and inclusivity issues
Additional Notes:
Must be able to go to seaExcellent communication skillsSound organising and planning skillsThe NRF website provides more details on the initiatives and activities Applicants should submit a comprehensive CV by registering and apply online through the NRF Recruitment and Selection Portal. Applications should be accompanied by a letter of motivation indicating the applicant·s suitability for the position. The names and contact details of at least three referees should be provided.
Desired Skills:
- Skilled in applied field of position
- Knowledge to be relevant
- Responsible in performing duties
About The Employer:
The National Research Foundation (NRF) supports and promotes research and human capital development through funding, the provision of National Research Facilities and science outreach platforms and programmes to the broader community in all fields of science and technology, including natural sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities SAEON is funded by the Department of Science and Innovation, and managed by the National Research Foundation. SAEON is mandated to create knowledge of environmental change through six geographically distributed nodes.
