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Date:  Thu, 26 Apr 2007
From:  Afrobarometer
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The Afrobarometer Network, which undertakes research in
various African countries to assess perceptions of citizens
on governance issues, is looking to fill the following
position. The closing date is May 9.

Deputy Director

The successful candidate will, with other Deputy Directors,
support the Executive Director to provide leadership to the
Network, within the framework set by the Executive
Management Committee.

The incumbent will be responsible for:
· Liaising with network partners, support units and standing committees to
ensure high quality outputs from the network, according to agreed
protocols
· Raising the public profile of the Network, specifically through key
dissemination and outreach events
· Assisting the Executive Director with management tasks and participating
in management committees as assigned
· Making a prominent contribution to the intellectual development of the
project
· Supervising and developing staff
· Assisting in fundraising and overseeing the efficient management of
grants according to their requirements
· Providing technical assistance to national partners
· Contributing to the production of briefings and reports and assisting in
planning and facilitating network meetings

Requirements:
· A Doctorate in Social Science, preferably in Political Science
· Quantitative research experience, preferably in Africa
· Excellent analytical, writing and presentation skills
· Sound administrative competence
· Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multi-national
environment with a wide range of stakeholders, including donors, political
leaders, policymakers and NGO and civil leaders
· Flexibility and willingness to work on a wide range of tasks

Note: This position may be taken up in Pretoria, South Africa or Accra,
Ghana.  Applicants should specify their preference when applying.

Closing date for applications: 9 May 2007

Please send applications to:
The Personnel Department
P.O. Box 56950
Arcadia 0007
Fax: (012) 320-2424
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