RESEARCH & POLICY ANALYSIS PROGAMME DIRECTOR

AFRODAD seeks an exceptional and experienced Program Director for Research and Policy Analysis for a period of two years (renewable subject to good performance) who will continue and develop its strong reputation for effective policy research and advocacy strategies on Debt and Development priorities (currently Millennium Development Goals, accountable resource use and good management including the promotion of effective and better use of aid, economic justice and External and Domestic Debt Analysis) . This is a key senior post in AFRODAD and the incumbent will play a significant role across Africa, working and representing AFRODAD externally at the highest levels.
AFRODAD’s vision is the promotion of an equitable and sustainable development process leading to a prosperous African Society that is Debt free. AFRODAD has its headquarters in Harare, Zimbabwe. Qualified African nationals, especially women are encouraged to apply.
Closing date: 31st January 2006

The Successful Applicant is expected to join AFRODAD on 1st APRIL 2006

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

The incumbent will rreport directly to the Executive Director. The post involves managing the Research and Policy Analysis department and undertaking Research on various issues pertaining to Debt and Development ; engaging with various Stakeholders across Africa and the Globe and particularly with the United Nations agencies, the African Union, Africa’s Regional Economic Blocs, and the International Financial Institutions, representing AFRODAD at various public fora.

The successful candidate for this senior position will be a Non- Zimbabwean Person with:

·A Masters degree or equivalent qualifications in Development Studies or related Social Sciences from a recognized university or college., with at least three years work experience in a similar capacity
·Good working knowledge of research methods and research design, including experience in quantitative data analysis
·Demonstrable publication record on Debt, Economic Justice and
development issues;
·In-depth knowledge of and acquaintance with the development discourse globally and in Africa in particular;
·Familiarity with and experience in various types of social science
research methods;
·Excellent analytical and writing skills;
·Strong verbal and communication skills; it is essential that one has proven ability to communicate in, read and written English (similar skills in French/Portuguese are highly desired)
·A high degree of conceptual ingenuity and initiative
·Computer literacy & A Valid Driving Licence
·A self-starter who has the ability to work under pressure
·Ability to travel frequently and under the particular travel requirements of the assignment plus flexibility in assuming additional responsibility is Key.

Direct your detailed CVs and application emails: to The Executive Director; Africa Forum & Network on Debt & Development (AFRODAD) at [email protected] or [email protected] No Phone calls-No chancers.