[AstroNet] Astronomy Science Communicator Advert

[Kevin Govender]

Hi all
Please note that the deadline for this advert has been extended to the 
24th of October.
Regards
Kevin


Kevin Govender wrote:
> Friends, please spread the word regarding the advert below
> Regards
> Kevin
>
>
> -------- Original Message --------
> 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
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> 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.
>
> Please note that recruiters can expire or delete jobs at any time.
>
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