Economic Policy Network Officer (Centre for the Study of African Economies)
Applications for this vacancy closed on 15 November 2023 at 12:00PM
**About the Blavatnik School of Government**
Our vision is of a world better led, a world better served and a world better
governed. We are a global school committed to improving the quality of
government and public policymaking worldwide, through three routes:
**teaching** **current and future leaders** ; **generating** **research with
impact** ; and **engaging** **with governments and practitioners**.
**What We Offer**
The School is a collaborative, friendly, and dynamic department based in an
award-winning building in Oxford. We host regular events and talks with well-
known guest speakers – all of which are open to staff. On the social side, we
have regular coffee/cake mornings for staff, a family-friendly Halloween
event, and Christmas and summer parties.
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is
reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
* An excellent contributory pension scheme
* 38 days’ annual leave
* Family leave schemes and a comprehensive range of childcare services
* Cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
* Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
* Opportunities for remote working.
More information about working at the School can be found on our jobs page.
**About the Role**
You will provide comprehensive financial and administrative support to the
newly established CSAE Economic Policy Network (EPN), and other CSAE led
multi-partner research programmes at the Blavatnik School of Government.
The CSAE Economic Policy Network is the focus of all policy related activities
at the CSAE, and its primary aim is to respond to requests from African
governments for quick turnaround policy advice on selected issues. The Network
is directed by Professor Stefan Dercon and, once fully established, will
include a Policy Network Coordinator and several junior policy advisory roles.
You will join a small and energetic team, working closely with the CSAE
Economic Policy Network Coordinator based at the Blavatnik School of
Government, and the CSAE Projects Officer based in the Department of
Economics.
You will perform a key liaison role with colleagues at the Blavatnik School of
Government and the Department of Economics and across the wider University.
You will report to the CSAE Administrator, and will work closely with
colleagues in Finance, Human Resources, Communications and Research
Management.
This contract is fixed-term for 2 years.
**About You**
You will be educated to degree level or have equivalent professional
experience. You will have prove experience of financial administration on
research grant, and of working in a team. You will be able to work flexibly
and under pressure, and have a high degree of computer literacy and
proficiency. Excellent attention to detail, and interpersonal and
communication skills are also essential.
**Application Process**
You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, your
CV, and the details of two referees as part of your online application.
The closing date for applications is **12:00 noon (UK time) on Wednesday 15
November 2023**. Interviews are expected to be held online (via MS Teams) in
week commencing 20 November.
Our vision is of a world better led, a world better served and a world better
governed. We are a global school committed to improving the quality of
government and public policymaking worldwide, through three routes:
**teaching** **current and future leaders** ; **generating** **research with
impact** ; and **engaging** **with governments and practitioners**.
**What We Offer**
The School is a collaborative, friendly, and dynamic department based in an
award-winning building in Oxford. We host regular events and talks with well-
known guest speakers – all of which are open to staff. On the social side, we
have regular coffee/cake mornings for staff, a family-friendly Halloween
event, and Christmas and summer parties.
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is
reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
* An excellent contributory pension scheme
* 38 days’ annual leave
* Family leave schemes and a comprehensive range of childcare services
* Cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
* Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
* Opportunities for remote working.
More information about working at the School can be found on our jobs page.
**About the Role**
You will provide comprehensive financial and administrative support to the
newly established CSAE Economic Policy Network (EPN), and other CSAE led
multi-partner research programmes at the Blavatnik School of Government.
The CSAE Economic Policy Network is the focus of all policy related activities
at the CSAE, and its primary aim is to respond to requests from African
governments for quick turnaround policy advice on selected issues. The Network
is directed by Professor Stefan Dercon and, once fully established, will
include a Policy Network Coordinator and several junior policy advisory roles.
You will join a small and energetic team, working closely with the CSAE
Economic Policy Network Coordinator based at the Blavatnik School of
Government, and the CSAE Projects Officer based in the Department of
Economics.
You will perform a key liaison role with colleagues at the Blavatnik School of
Government and the Department of Economics and across the wider University.
You will report to the CSAE Administrator, and will work closely with
colleagues in Finance, Human Resources, Communications and Research
Management.
This contract is fixed-term for 2 years.
**About You**
You will be educated to degree level or have equivalent professional
experience. You will have prove experience of financial administration on
research grant, and of working in a team. You will be able to work flexibly
and under pressure, and have a high degree of computer literacy and
proficiency. Excellent attention to detail, and interpersonal and
communication skills are also essential.
**Application Process**
You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, your
CV, and the details of two referees as part of your online application.
The closing date for applications is **12:00 noon (UK time) on Wednesday 15
November 2023**. Interviews are expected to be held online (via MS Teams) in
week commencing 20 November.
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About the Blavatnik School of Government Our vision is of a world better led, a world better served and a world better governed. We are a global school committed to improving the quality of government and public policymaking worldwide, through three routes: teaching current and future leaders; generating research with impact; and engaging with governments and practitioners. What We Offer The School is a collaborative, friendly, and dynamic department based in an award-winning building in Oxford. We host regular events and talks with well-known guest speakers – all of which are open to staff. ... **About the Blavatnik School of Government**
Our vision is of a world better led, a world better served and a world better governed. We are a global school committed to improving the quality of government and public policymaking worldwide, through three routes: **teaching** **current and future leaders** ; **generating** **research with impact** ; and **engaging** **with governments and practitioners**. **What We Offer** The School is a collaborative, friendly, and dynamic department based in an award-winning building in Oxford. We host regular events and talks with well- known guest speakers – all of which are open to staff. On the social ... |
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