The SACU Secretariat is headquartered in Windhoek, Namibia. Applications for employment by the SACU Secretariat are equally welcome from women and men. Vacancies are the subject of open competition and advertised by means of vacancy notices posted on this website and advertised in the press.
The SACU Secretariat hereby invites suitably qualified and experienced citizens of the SACU Member States to submit their applications for the following positions:
Job Title for this Position: Policy Researcher (Ref: PR)
Main Purpose of the Job:
- To research the current status quo, to develop policy proposals and to manage the implementation thereof in order to establish common policies that will achieve regional integration and coordination of activities between SACU institutions and member states and that will create effective, transparent and democratic institutions which will ensure equitable trade benefits to Member States.
- Key Areas of Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the Secretariat research programme on economic and trade policy matters as far as they relate to SACU.
- Closely follow regional and global integration initiatives with a view to identify and implement research projects.
- Develop and submit annually proposals on the annual regional and global integration policy research programme of SACU for approval by the Directorate.
- Co-ordinate, process and administer tenders relevant for the Directorates research activities in the areas of economic and trade policy according to SACU approved channels and procedures.
- Plans, co-ordinates and manages Seminars and Workshops on regional and global integration and related research areas of interest to support the implementation of the approved annual regional and global integration policy research programme.
- Monitor all facets of regional and international integration developments that has an impact on economic and trade policies in so far as it relates to SACU
- Design, facilitate undertake and coordinate substantive research on policies that support the regional and global integration policy research programme of SACU.
- Collaborate with regional and global research partners and networks for the effective implementation of the regional and global integration policy research programme.
- Liaises with respective SACU institutions, research institutions, donors and other relevant stakeholders with regard to the scheduling, facilitation and implementation of research projects.
- Facilitates and co-ordinates the review and assessment of research reports and policy proposals for the effective communication and sharing of research findings of the research projects within SACU Institutions and SACU Member States.
- Build networks with research and other partner organisations with a view to source and facilitate the provision of technical assistance and capacity building initiatives and programmes for SACU in the areas of economic and trade policy research.
- Educational Qualifications Required:
- Masters Degree (PhD will serve as a definite advantage) with strong emphasis on international trade, economics, policy analysis, development econometrics, regional integration and/or finance or equivalent post graduate qualification
Relevant Work Experience and Competencies Required:
- Minimum of 8 years relevant experience and excellent Computer literacy, esp. in the comprehensive use of MS Office.
- Proven track record in the coordination and administration of the above job requirements in a governmental, NGO or private sector organisation.
- Proven Research capability and experience, including a track record of publication of research, as well as comprehensive knowledge of appropriate research methodology.
- Excellent writing skills and fluency in written and spoken English.
- Good presentation skills Good analytical skills.
- Attention to detail.
Applications must be accompanied by a detailed CV, e-mail and telephone contact details, certified copies of ID, educational qualifications and at least 3 contactable references.
Quote the reference number and job title. Applications must be submitted to Human Resources Manager, SACU Secretariat, Private Bag 13285, Windhoek Namibia or send by e mail to: [email protected].
The closing date for applications is 28 February 2025.
Should you have received no response within 4 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful in this instance, as correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.