Research Group Leader
Available for exploratory interviews.
Ref: EP79436818
Research Group Leader (Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies or ), seeks a position as Political Journalist/Geopolitical Intelligence Analyst/ESG analyst/Development researcher/ Sustainability Intern/ Research Analyst (My ideal position would include working within a team to achieve goals that added value in the world around us. This would include an exchange of ideas, through reading, writing and research and then a synergy of these elements.)
Highest formal qualification and other: Honours Degree Discipline: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies Years of experience range: b. 1 to 2 years (a. Less than 1 year management) Annual package range: South African Rand - ZAR Annual package range: 0.00 - 150 000, per annum Nationality: South African Home and other languages: Afrikaans, English, French Gender: Female Ethnicity: Caucasian/White Candidate location: South Africa Location preference: I am open to positions both nationally and internationally.
Motivation of Suitability: Tenacious and analytical International Relations and Political Sciences honours graduate with a strong foundation in sustainability, policy writing and analysis as well as data analysis. Passionate about driving sustainability and socio-economic development both domestically and globally.
Description of self: I have always had a strong and dominant personality, and believe that has always aided me in making an impact to environments around me. I am very strong-willed and do not let go easily, I have always pushed towards achieving what I have set out. My passion in life stems from my interest in politics and human rights. I believe everyone is equal and and deserves the right to opportunities others take for granted. With my strong personality and tenacious nature, I believe I can push boundaries in my own way to support this.
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Online Interview Questionnaire
Primary purpose of current/most recent position:
In my my recent position as an intern, my role as a postgraduate student of the committee was to support project planning and implementation of the committee, in order to contribute proposals to engage stakeholders. I was able to add value to the committee in creating and proposing ideas in order to help the committee thrive to its shared goals that benefited not only the committee members involved, but those around us. That is what made this position so fulfilling, contributing to something bigger than oneself.
Core elements or functions that must operate effectively in order to achieve primary purpose:
In order to achieve the end result in adding value to those around me, the activities that need to be included are teamwork, rigorous research and writing and collaboration of ideas and a structured plan with goals to achieve included.
Description of self, along with greater purpose and passions:
I have always had a strong and dominant personality, and believe that has always aided me in making an impact to environments around me. I am very strong-willed and do not let go easily, I have always pushed towards achieving what I have set out. My passion in life stems from my interest in politics and human rights. I believe everyone is equal and and deserves the right to opportunities others take for granted. With my strong personality and tenacious nature, I believe I can push boundaries in my own way to support this.
Ideal business title:
Political Journalist/Geopolitical Intelligence Analyst/ESG analyst/Development researcher/ Sustainability Intern/ Research Analyst
Key responsibilities and accountabilities of ideal position:
My ideal position would include working within a team to achieve goals that added value in the world around us. This would include an exchange of ideas, through reading, writing and research and then a synergy of these elements.
Skill area of competence:
Proficiency in Foreign Languages, Communication and English Proficiency, Research and Analysis, Geopolitical Intelligence, Development Studies, Renewable Energy Policy, Security Studies, Data Analysis
Career summary:
Political Committee Internship: 1 year
AuPair/ChildCare: 1 year
Retail work: 3 months - Computer Repair Store, 3 months - Food Retail
What do you absolutely love doing:
I love creative development. Within creative development, I enjoy divergent thinking with the end goal of coming to a solution that adds value.
Ideal company (culture and values):
Purpose-driven, focusing on a shared mission and one that extends beyond profit alone. Collaborative, focusing on on teamwork and support throughout departments.
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