The South African Research Chair Initiative (SARChI) in Applied Poverty Reduction Assessment is a multi-year research programme funded by the National Research Foundation / Department of Science and Technology. The objective of the programme is to conduct research which enhances understanding of how and why poverty is a salient multi-dimensional challenge, and to enhance government and society’s capacity and willingness to overcome it. We do this more specifically by building and critiquing evaluation systems which monitor the implementation of government service delivery to the poor; by researching patterns of poverty production and reduction; and by a set of projects targeting economic justice and inequality.
We are seeking someone with knowledge, or ideally prior research experience in the area of political ecology and climate change adaptation and poverty reduction co-benefits. An understanding of the Clean Development Mechanism and certified emissions reductions under the UNFCCC would be a benefit.
We would also welcome candidates who have experience in the fields of gender, social development and employment creation, although all suitably qualified applicants in any field of development studies as it considers poverty reduction are encouraged to apply.
The SARCHi seeks one senior researcher to work within the SARChI team.
Deadline: 15 October 2015
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