Research Project Assistant FALF-FREF 2-Year Contract DVC RII (FALF-FREF)
Nelson Mandela University · Eastern Cape
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- Research assistance and management support service to the operations in the FALF-FREF-NMU Research Chair on Entrepreneurship and Financial inclusion.
- Reporting on commercialisation of research and innovation projects.
- Grant management in all Entrepreneurship and Finance programmes.
- Postgraduate support in all Entrepreneurship and Finance programmes including Master and Doctoral students' support.
- Liaison support with diverse agencies, bodies, and councils in the Entrepreneurship and Finance sectors.
- Maintenance of a manual and electronic record system for all Entrepreneurship and Finance programmes.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Research and Analytical Skills
- Research Project Management
- Grant and Financial Administration
- Academic Writing and Reporting
- Research Ethics and Compliance
- Innovation and Commercialisation Awareness
- Postgraduate Student Support
- Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management
REQUIREMENTS
- To be considered for this position the candidate or applicant should have complied with ALL the following requirements:
- Female candidate with a postgraduate qualification at NQF Level 9 master's degree
- Entrepreneurship, commercialisation and research publication skills
- Registered/ ability to register for a doctoral degree
- Organisational skills, communication skills and report writing, computer skills Ms Office, Internet Search Engines, and ITS, interpersonal skills
- A sound understanding of the higher education sector environment, systems, and administrative processes and procedures.