The HSRC policy briefs are documents that synthesize research and extract important information for policy processes. Electronic versions are published on the HSRC website. The potential target audiences include government officials, funders, development agencies, academics, diplomats, students, media and many others. The publication is aimed at policy actors and not academics therefore the intention is to use plain, accessible English
The Research Impact Division, within the HSRC, seeks to appoint, on a freelancer basis - Policy Briefs Reviewers.
Minimum Requirements
Key Requirements:
Minimum qualification of a PhD in public policy or related discipline
A Master's in either Law, public policy or science communication would b considered for applicants with related experience;
Experience in facilitating a policy brief training workshop
Have evaluated policy briefs before
Have published a policy brief or related science-policy engagement publication
Proficiency in English and one other South African language
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Review final drafts of Policy Briefs
Hold feedback sessions with authors
Advice on the dissemination strategy
Facilitate policy brief writing workshops for researchers and policymakers
Facilitate science-policy engagements
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