[AstroNet] Astronomy Science Communicator Advert

[Kevin Govender]

Friends, please spread the word regarding the advert below
Regards
Kevin


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Subject: 	Astronomy Science Communicator Advert
Date: 	Tue, 7 Oct 2008 12:56:43 +0200
From: 	Lorenzo Raynard <lorenzo at saasta.ac.za>
Organisation: 	SAASTA
To: 	'Kevin Govender' <kg at saao.ac.za>



Dear Kevin,
 
Will you please ensure that this advert is distributed as widely as 
possible. The deadline has been set for 10 October 2008 so that we can 
do the interviews closer to the end of the month and make the 
appointment in November.
 
Regards,
 
Lorenzo
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Tebogo Molefe
Phone Number: +27 12 481-4026
Fax Number: +27 12 349-1179
Email Address: tebogo at nrf.ac.za 	National Research Foundation
*Astronomy Science Communicator*
Market Related CTC Neg at the SAASTA

Contract skilled level position in the Science & Technology sector at 
the SAASTA in South Africa (Gauteng).
Posted by National Research Foundation on 30/09/2008.
The South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA) 
seeks to appoint an Astronomy Science Communicator to support the 
overall Science Communication strategy of the International Year of 
Astronomy (IYA) initiative by harnessing the available core competencies 
available in SAASTA. Key activities would include:- research - compiles 
a list of all IYA and Astronomy related awareness and outreach 
programmes that are planned; grants management - issue a public call for 
proposals for grants and assist in refining, selecting, supporting and 
managing the successful implementation by grant holders; Media 
management - ensure that the appropriate specialists are linked to the 
required media outlet - process all information sent out for layout and 
design through the internal Scientific Editorial Processes; Information 
management - to keep materials up-to-date with cutting edge information 
from the Astronomy; Knowledge Generating Organisations and Industry - to 
manage external perception of Astronomy / reputation management; and 
implement, monitor, evaluate and report. Requirements are:

    * Post graduate degree in Astronomy or related science qualification
    * Communication and team skills
    * Ability to multi task and to handle stress/work under pressure
    * Initiative, business etiquette and deadline orientated
    * Motivational ability, creativity
    * Computer literate
    * Familiar with the astronomy outreach and research communities
    * Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal skills

The National Research Foundation (NRF) supports and promotes research 
through funding, human resource development and by providing the 
necessary research and development in all fields of science and 
technology, including indigenous knowledge.

The South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA) 
is a rapidly growing and dynamic agency of the National Research 
Foundation (NRF) that supports and promotes the public understanding of 
and engagement in Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) in South 
Africa.

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