Join our team: Research Consortium Operations Manager

The Environmental Humanities South (EHS) is recruiting for the role of Research Consortium Operations Manager. From 1 April 2023 to March 30 2027, EHS will be leading a multi-partner, US$4.4 Million research project titled CzASE Studies (Critical Zones Africa South and East), funded under the DELTAS Africa II Programme led by the Science For Africa Foundation based in Nairobi. CzASE Studies will be managed via a Consortium Management Unit (CMU) at EHS comprising the Programme Director, Prof Lesley Green; a Consortium Academic Training Manager (or CAM, Dr Nikiwe Solomon) and a Consortium Operations Manager (or COM, which is this position). This Unit will report to an Advisory Board to be chaired by A/Prof Frank Matose.

The purpose of this position is to be responsible, under the direction of, and reporting to, the Programme Director, for managing strategically, operationally and financially the research grants and contracts of the programme. The COM will be responsible for coordinating the financial operation, reporting and administrative training, and ensuring that the six partner institutions align with the financial and administrative framework for Good Grant Management Practice as set out by the Science For Africa Foundation in its policy framework and additional funders

Kindly have a look at the job description. For this role, applications close on 17 July 2023.

Visit the University of Cape Town general posts site, for more details on the post.