Southern Africa: Researcher, Migrant Rights Monitoring Project (MRMP)
The Forced Migration Studies Programme (FMSP) in the School of Social Sciences at the University of Witwatersrand is Southern Africa’s premier centre for academic research and teaching on migration and social transformation. The FMSP is seeking a researcher for its Migrant Rights Monitoring Project (MRMP). The MRMP builds on the FMSP’s record of research and advocacy with sustained, rigorous social science research into migrants’ access to basic social services; the implementation of asylum policy; and the nature and causes of rights abuses against non-nationals in South Africa. Closing Date: 31 October 2008.
RESEARCHER - MIGRANT RIGHTS MONITORING PROJECT M/G870
The Forced Migration Studies Programme (FMSP) in the School of Social Sciences at the University of Witwatersrand is Southern Africa’s premier centre for academic research and teaching on migration and social transformation. The FMSP is seeking a researcher for its Migrant Rights Monitoring Project (MRMP). The MRMP builds on the FMSP’s record of research and advocacy with sustained, rigorous social science research into migrants’ access to basic social services; the implementation of asylum policy; and the nature and causes of rights abuses against non-nationals in South Africa. The successful applicant will have Masters level training and extensive professional experience related to human migration and a demonstrated ability to plan and implement research projects. Preference is for applicants proficient in languages spoken by migrant groups in South Africa (e.g., French, Portuguese, Swahili, Somali, Shona, and Ndebele). This is a one-year contract starting in January 2009 with the possibility of extension. A competitive salary will be offered commensurate with experience.
To learn more about the FMSP go to: http://migration.org.za
TO APPLY : Submit a cover letter outlining their capability to satisfy the requirements of this position along with a brief CV, the name of three professional references (including e-mail contact details), and salary expectations, to Margaret Deyi Human Resources Officer, Faculty of Humanities, University of the Witwatersrand, Private Bag 3, Wits 2050, Gauteng, South Africa.
E-mail: [email][email protected]
Closing Date: 31 October 2008
The University reserves the right to verify qualifications and credit standing