The Rural Women’s Action Research Project (RWAR) is based in the Law, Race and Gender Research Unit at UCT’s Faculty of Law. The project is interdisciplinary and employs qualitative action research methodologies built on partnerships with rural community-based organisations and other civil society institutions. Much of the research is done to complement strategic litigation and to support advocacy concerning traditional courts, women’s rights, land rights, citizenship and the nature of living customary law. They are looking for 3 people to join their research team. The closing date for the positions is November 30, 2012.
For appointment at Senior Researcher level you will ideally hold a PhD (or be nearing completion) and at Researcher level a postgraduate qualification in a relevant social science discipline or law. We will also consider applicants with a strong track record of directly relevant experience, in community-based research, advocacy and development, but who do not have the necessary formal qualifications.
All applicants should ideally have:
• a record of published research in a relevant area or evidence of excellent research and writing skills
• relevant experience
• excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• excellent research, analytical and problem-solving skills
• experience in working with community-based organisations.
For two of the positions, preference will be given to candidates who have the ability to communicate fluently in a Nguni or Sesotho language.
To view the full advertisement, application requirements and response details, visit http://www.uct.ac.za/ and click on “Vacancies”.
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