Assistant to the Director – Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI)

The Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) has registered an
excellent opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant to join our small
and friendly team in Oxford. The post holder will have the opportunity to
contribute to the work of our research and policy centre, thereby helping the
team to build a systematic methodological and economic framework to reducing
multidimensional property. The OPHI team operates to a busy and fast-paced
schedule, which includes extensive overseas engagements and high-profile
meetings. It works with a range of collaborators in international agencies,
universities, and national governments.





As Assistant to the Director, you will deliver a high level of direct support
for the Director, proactively dealing with a wide range of matters, sometimes
highly confidential and/or time sensitive, while demonstrating initiative,
sound judgement, and professionalism. You will carry responsibility for the
effective day-to-day organisation of the Director’s diary (across multiple
time zones) and international travel arrangements, and provide extensive
support in correspondence.





The successful candidate will have excellent and highly developed
communication skills. They will have the ability to proactively and
efficiently manage and prioritise a varied and busy workload and work to
multiple deadlines, using appropriate tenacity and flexibility. They will also
have extensive experience in researching and drafting correspondence, proof-
reading, writing agendas/minutes, presentations and reports.





At ODID we embrace and cherish our differences, and endeavour to be
considerate and welcoming of all. You are most welcome at ODID, without the
need to hide any part of who you are. We acknowledge societal inequalities and
how these affect us, and those around us, personally and professionally. We
hold an Athena Swan bronze award in recognition of our efforts to introduce
organisational and cultural changes which promote equality, cherish diversity
and create a better working environment for all. We are also taking active
steps to promote race equality and reduce the risk of bias and discrimination.
We work together to enrich, fortify and grow our community and dedicate our
combined efforts to teaching and research to increase our impact and influence
in development debates at the national and global level. We encourage all
eligible candidates to apply for our vacancies and join us in pursuing our
goals.





Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to
upload a supporting statement as part of your application





Only applications received before 12 midday on Monday 9 October 2023 can be
considered.