Electoral Systems Researcher

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My Vote Counts (MVC) is a non-profit that aims to improve the accountability, transparency and inclusiveness in South Africa’s political and electoral systems. They achieve our aims through research, advocacy, campaigning, popular education and strategic litigation.

MVC seeks to appoint an Electoral Systems Researcher to be based in Cape Town.

Start date: Immediately

Salary offer: R19 000 per month with additional medical aid benefits

Contract: 12-month fixed term contract (renewable depending on funding)

Reports to: Director

Responsibilities:

Provide strategic vision and direction on the electoral systems portfolio in conjunction with the Director and MVC team
Conduct desktop research on electoral systems as it relates to electoral accountability and integrity
Provide policy alternatives for electoral legislation
Produce policy briefs, reports, letters, media releases, op-eds, and submissions as required on electoral systems work
Manage campaigns related to electoral systems, electoral accountability and integrity
Organise workshops/seminars/events on MVC related topics when required
Make media appearances on electoral systems work as required
Work closely with other civil society organisations to ensure that MVC’s work complements and enhances the achievement of common organisational goals
Work flexible hours to accommodate developing and urgent events
Assist with developing content for MVC’s electronic media channels
Provide assistance at MVC activities (including, meetings, workshops, seminars etc.)

Requirements:

Must be a South African citizen or permanent resident with university qualifications in politics, public policy, law, sociology or other relevant degree
Must display an interest in South African politics
Must be able to produce written material that is coherent and analytical
Research experience with an ability to put across complex issues in simple, understandable formats
Sound knowledge and understanding of key issues in the area of politics, public policy, electoral processes and systems, democratic institutions and processes
An understanding of the South African civil society social justice environment will be beneficial, but not required
Strong inter-personal, facilitation, presentation and time management skills
Must be able to engage with a wide range of stakeholders and to represent MVC at stakeholder events
An ability to work independently and within a team

To apply, submit a CV (maximum three pages), cover letter (maximum two pages) and current contact details of at least three referees in addition to that, please provide the following:

Please send your application documents to [email protected] quoting “Electoral Systems Researcher MVC 2020” in the subject line.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

For more about My Vote Counts, refer to www.myvotecounts.org.za

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