DAG: Researcher

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The Development Action Group (DAG) is a leading nonprofit, non-governmental organisation. DAG’s mission is to create, implement and support community-centred developments in order to address economic, social and spatial imbalances.

DAG seeks to employ a Researcher to be based in Cape Town.

Start date: As soon as possible

The position will be a one-year contract with a three months’ probation period

The purpose of the researcher is to work with limited support to lead research projects and produce publications to support the organisations lobbying and advocacy on a wide range of thematic areas, which include urban land reform, Land Value Capture, Inclusionary Housing, municipal fiscal policy and finance for catalytic projects.

Responsibilities

  • Lead small and medium research projects related to land based financing, municipal fiscal policy and finance strategies, land and property markets and urban development management processes
  • Analyse policies and formulate policy proposals and undertake advocacy work
  • Undertake research or project related surveys
  • Assist with the development of popular information materials for various audiences
  • Support, undertake consultancy work related to housing and urban development

Requirements:

  • Relevant University degree at honours or Masters, level (preferred degrees: Economics, Town and Regional Planning, Environmental Law)
  • Master’s degree, have demonstrated abilities to work with a team, deadline driven and must be passionate about social and spatial justice
  • Minimum of five years’ research experience in the field of housing and/or urban development
  • Knowledge of housing and urban development policy frameworks
  • Knowledge of issues relating to the development sector
  • Strong and thorough research skills
  • Ability to multi task
  • Pays attention to detail
  • Detailed knowledge and experience of social media
  • Competence in Microsoft Office products, especially (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Time management, planning and organising skills
  • Interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team are essential
  • Verbal and written communication, research and analytical skills are required
  • Fluency in English is a prerequisite and knowledge of at least one other South African language is an added advantage
  • Valid driver’s licence (own car would be an advantage)

To apply, submit a CV, contact details of three referees and a motivation letter to [email protected] or 101 Lower Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted within one week of the closing date.

DAG pursues employment equity and will give preference to female, black and specially-abled candidates.

No relocation costs will be covered

For more about the Development Action Group, refer to www.dag.org.za

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