Job Specifications
The Research Fellow will support the work of the STIKS Programme within ACTS, including the on-going Research and Innovation Management project within the Science Granting Council Initiative (SGCI).  She/he will conduct policy-oriented research and dissemination activities for the STIKS Programme as well as day-to-day project implementation activities on the SGCI Research and Innovation project.  
Core Duties of the RF
The Research Fellow will be expected to handle the following core tasks as a minimum at the program level.

Support the implementation of the Research and Innovation Project.
Undertake policy research in Science Technology and Innovation (STI).
Participate in research proposal development related to Science Technology and Innovation.
Support capacity building activities related to STI.
Produce high quality policy outputs (not limited to policy briefs, dissemination workshops and knowledge exchange events).
Support the STIKS Programme Manager in setting and advancing programme direction through writing of strategy documents, and organizing policy outreach events among others.
Support junior researchers in the program.

Minimum Requirements
The candidate must hold a PhD Degree in a relevant field (e.g. science and technology studies, research and innovation management, innovation studies, development economics, sociology of science, innovation policy, and development studies) from a recognized institution; and have at least the following:

A minimum of 3 years post PhD research experience in the field of innovation and development studies
Knowledge in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning is an added advantage.
An established publication record (e.g. minimum 4 publications; preferably in peer reviewed journals).
Evidence of winning research project funding (preferably as principal investigator).
Evidence of organizing policy dialogue and outreach workshops.
Proficiency in French is required.