ASSAR (Adaption at Scale at Semi-Arid Regions) are looking for a science communications manager from 1 May – 31 August 2018. ASSAR research project falls under the African Climate and Development Initiative (ADCI), a strategic initiative at the University of Cape Town that coordinates and enhances research and teaching on climate and development across departments and faculties.

ASSAR is looking for someone who can write excellently, can readily digest and synthesize information, and produce accurate and impactful communications products. Given that this work will be happening during the final months of ASSAR (project ends November 2018), they are ideally looking for someone who already has a good understanding of the main processes and actors in the African and Asian development and climate change adaptation policy and practice domains.

For more information, consult the advert and job description. Applications close 23 February 2018.