J-PAL Africa RM Advert

J-PAL Africa seeks a Research Manager to manage multiple research projects that test the impacts of a variety of social programmes in South Africa through randomised evaluations (also known as randomized control trials). This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the generation of scientific evidence about what works in the fight against poverty. The research manager will build the capacity of young, talented research staff, and will get hands-on experience with real-world policymakers and their programmes - all while working at the frontier of academic research.

The position will be based in the Johannesburg office of J-PAL Africa, the Africa regional office of J-PAL Global, which forms part of the Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit (SALDRU) in the University of Cape Town’s School of Economics. Travel to other locations in South Africa will be required for fieldwork supervision, partner management, and work with J-PAL staff or other colleagues. The Abdul Latif Jameel Action Lab (J-PAL) aims to reduce poverty by ensuring that policy is informed by scientific evidence. J-PAL consists of a global network of academics who specialise in conducting randomised evaluations of social policies/programmes to generate this evidence

Please note that if you submit your application using this form your data will be stored on a server outside of South Africa. If you would like to email your application instead, please contact Aman Haider at the email address listed at the bottom of this page.

Name*

First NameLast Name

Email*

example@example.com

Gender*

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What is your current South African work status? Please note that J-PAL Africa cannot sponsor work permits.*

I'm a South African citizenI'm a South African permanent residentI have a visa that allows me to work in South Africa full time (e.g. critical skills visa)I am not a citizen of South Africa

What is your nationality?

Race*

What is your highest level of COMPLETED education? *

Field of study of highest degree*

Institution where you obtained this degree:*

Please list all quantitative courses you have taken and/or research you have conducted.*

Please describe your experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, including your direct experience supervising or training staff (e.g., survey teams or RAs).*

Which languages do you speak fluently?*

As part of the application, you will be required to attach a single PDF file containing the following documents in the given order: (Incomplete applications will not be considered)

UCT Application Form HR201 (download here)
A letter of motivation clearly addressing your qualifications for the various responsibilities listed above
Curriculum Vitae (CV) (no more than 3 pages)
Transcripts of your university degrees (Note this is required even though it is not called for in the HR201)

Please ensure that the PDF is named “Yourname_JPALRA”.

Upload application in single PDF file*

Where did you first learn about this position? (If online, please specify which website)*

If you have any questions or are experiencing technical difficulties preventing you from applying, please email ahaider@povertyactionlab.org for assistance. You may also submit your applications directly to the above email address.

Please use Subject line: "Fullname_JPALRA_Assistance" for any questions, and the subject line "Fullname_JPALRA_Application" for submitting applications via email.

Research Manager: J-PAL Africa