UNU-WIDER is hiring a Head of Policy Research to lead the SA-TIED programme in South Africa.
In this role, you will guide how the programme’s research, partnerships, and engagement activities are coordinated and sustained over time. You will work closely with researchers, institutional stakeholders, and partners to ensure quality, alignment, and relevance across programme activities. The work is oriented towards supporting the programme’s continuity and effective delivery within South Africa’s economic research environment.
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#J-18808-LjbffrHead of Policy Research (P-3), Pretoria, South Africa • Pretoria, Gauteng, ZA
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