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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. 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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_____________________________________________________________________________________________ BLAVATNIK SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT Summary Job title Economic Policy Network Officer (Centre for the Study of African Economies (CSAE)) Division Social Sciences Department Blavatnik School of Government Location Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG Grade and salary Grade 6: £32,332 - £38,205 per annum, dependant on experience Hours Full time Contract type Fixed-term for 2 years, with the possibility to extend depending on external funding Reporting to CSAE Administrator Vacancy reference 168657 Additional information The closing date for applications is 12 noon (UK time) on Wednesday 15 November 2023 The role The CSAE Economic Policy Network Officer 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. As the focus of development economics at Oxford, the Centre for the Study of African Economies (CSAE) has teams in the Blavatnik School of Government, the Department of Economics, and the Oxford Department of International Development, and close partnerships with colleagues at the Oxford Martin School. We also have institutional links with St Antony’s College. 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. The CSAE Economic Policy Network Officer 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. The postholder will perform a key liaison role with colleagues at the Blavatnik School of Government and the Department of Economics and across the wider University. The postholder will report to the CSAE Administrator, and will work closely with colleagues in finance, human resources, communications and research management. Responsibilities The postholder will be primarily responsible for managing the financial and practical administration of the CSAE Economic Policy Network, the CSAE projects portfolio at the Blavatnik School of Government, and will assist in the development of future funding streams. CSAE Economic Policy Network support • • • • • First port of call for enquiries regarding the CSAE Economic Policy Network and CSAE research programmes, including day-to-day overview of CSAE Economic Policy Network activities; Diary keeping for the Network to ensure that important deadlines are met, in liaison with the CSAE Director’s Executive Assistant; Core EPN record keeping including work plan details; individual and group requests for advice; and EPN responses; Arranging internal Network meetings and minuting any discussions; Arranging travel for CSAE personnel at the Blavatnik School of Government, including flights, risk assessments, visas, travel insurance, accommodation and subsistence, in liaison with the CSAE Events Officer. Research administration • • • • • • Administrative tasks for new and continuing research projects, as part of the EPN and also the wider CSAE, with support and guidance from the CSAE Administrator and the relevant project Principal Investigator; Maintenance of CSAE research programme finance for hub and partner budgets, including budget forecasting, budget re-setting, and reporting when required; Reviewing, preparing and submitting through the Departmental approval processes, the necessary documentation to enable award set-up, including contracts and financials; Organisation and input to relevant ethics approval processes for fieldwork; Organisation of travel and logistics for fieldwork; Maintaining links with UK and international programme collaborators including a peer network with Oxford research administrators; 2 • • • • Advising collaborators on financial and procedural issues and responsibility for implementing approved workarounds / solutions where problems arise; Arrangements for consultant researchers and collaborating institutions, including drafting contracts and contract amendments and facilitating payment; In collaboration with colleagues at the Blavatnik School of Government and the Department of Economics finance teams, managing day-to-day finance processes including: raising purchase orders; processing invoices, travel claims, and external consultancy payments; monitoring expenditure to ensure all activities and expenditure are in line with funder regulations; preparing and submitting travel advance reconciliations; compiling financial details for invoices and reports to sponsors; Maintaining financial records in accordance with the University’s financial regulations. Events • • Responsible for aspects of event management for the CSAE Economic Policy Network and associated CSAE events, in collaboration with the CSAE Events Officer; General support for the CSAE conference team when necessary to run the annual CSAE conference; the annual Central Bank Governors Roundtable and Chief Economic Advisors Forum; and other CSAE seminars and programme workshops. Out of hours work may be required with advanced notice. Team support • • • • Monitoring of all research assistants and casual workers, including liaising with the Blavatnik School’s HR team for contract setup, signing, timesheets and payments; Monitoring arrangements for all Economic Policy Network staff, including scheduling the team’s individual probation and annual review meetings; In liaison with the Blavatnik School’s HR team, make arrangements for any visitors to CSAE on research programmes and fellowship schemes, including travel and accommodation, and financial support; Ensuring setup and ongoing input to individual equipment and software purchases. Communications • • • Maintenance of programme related websites; Liaison with CSAE communications team for dissemination and outreach activities; ensuring that all external communications are aligned with CSAE and departmental communication strategies in liaison with the CSAE and departmental Communications Managers; Assisting the CSAE Economic Policy Network Coordinator with any required policy briefing documents, including input to design and publication processes. Any other activities commensurate with the grade as directed by the CSAE Administrator. 3 Selection criteria Essential selection criteria 1. Educated to degree level or with equivalent professional experience. 2. Proven experience of research grant administration within higher education or a comparable environment. 3. Proven experience of financial administration on research grants, including various financial systems, and the ability to monitor accounts with meticulous record keeping and filing skills. 4. Excellent attention to detail, with a proven ability to work independently and accurately with detailed narrative, numerical, and financial data. 5. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to build trust and good relationships, and the ability to work well with diverse stakeholders in different cultural contexts. 6. Proven experience of working in a team, with the ability to liaise and work effectively with a wide range of colleagues. 7. A high degree of computer literacy and proficiency in the use of computer software; including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint, with the ability to become proficient in new software packages. 8. Ability to work flexibly and to use judgement and initiative to deal proactively with a range of tasks and to prioritise competing demands. 9. Proven ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines. Desirable selection criteria 1. Experience of the University of Oxford’s financial systems and software; 2. Knowledge of the University of Oxford’s personnel and research management policies and procedures; 3. Experience and knowledge of developing countries. Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks 4 Hazard-specific / Safety-critical duties This job includes hazards or safety-critical activities. If you are offered the post, you will be asked to complete a health questionnaire which will be assessed by our Occupational Health Service, and the offer of employment will be subject a successful outcome of this assessment. The hazards or safety-critical duties involved are as follows: • There may be a small amount of travel outside of Europe or North America on University Business. 5 About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation. 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; applied research; and engagement with government and practitioners. The School was founded in 2010 and our founding dean is Professor Ngaire Woods. We admitted the first 38 Master of Public Policy (MPP) students in 2012 and we currently accept around 120 MPP students and five doctoral students a year. The Blavatnik School of Government holds a bronze Athena Swan award to recognise advancement of gender equality: representation, progression and success for all. You can find more information on the Blavatnik School of Government’s website. The Centre for the Study of African Economies The Centre for the Study of African Economies (CSAE) is an internationally renowned development economics research centre at the University of Oxford, with researchers based in the Department of Economics, the Blavatnik School of Government, and the Oxford Department for International Development. 6 It aims to make a significant contribution to the transformation of African economic performance by: • Publishing significant theoretical and empirical findings. • Establishing itself as a focus of collaboration between researchers and policymakers. • Engaging with policymakers and academics, including in Africa. • Engaging in the training of postgraduate students, including in Africa. The Centre is distinctive in a number of respects: • Its research has required the collection of substantial amounts of primary data. • It has sought to develop both micro and macro approaches to growth and poverty. • Its work is collaborative between institutions across disciplines, NGOs, and international organisations. • Its research has strong policy implications for African economies. 7 How to apply Applications are made through our online recruitment portal. Information about how to apply is available on our Jobs website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants). If, for any reason, you have taken a career break or have had an atypical career and wish to disclose this in your application, the selection committee will take this into account. The selection committee will also be mindful of the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic may have had on candidates’ careers as a result of additional caring responsibilities or other factors. Please upload all documents as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of illhealth/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing department(s). If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow attachments). If you need help Application FAQs, including technical troubleshooting advice is available at: https://staff.web.ox.ac.uk/recruitment-support-faqs Non-technical questions about this job should be addressed to the recruiting department directly via recruit@bsg.ox.ac.uk. To return to the online application at any stage, please go to: www.recruit.ox.ac.uk. Please note that you will receive an automated email from our online recruitment portal to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. 8 Important information for candidates Data Privacy Please note that any personal data submitted to the University as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation. For further information, please see the University’s Privacy Notice for Job Applicants at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/job-applicant-privacy-policy. The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/data-protection-policy. The University’s policy on retirement The University operates an Employer Justified Retirement Age (EJRA) for very senior research posts at grade RSIV/D35 and clinical equivalents E62 and E82, which with effect from 1 October 2023 will be 30 September before the 70th birthday. The justification for this is explained at: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. For existing employees on these grades, any employment beyond the retirement age is subject to approval through the procedures: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. There is no normal or fixed age at which staff in posts at other grades have to retire. Staff at these grades may elect to retire in accordance with the rules of the applicable pension scheme, as may be amended from time to time. Equality of opportunity Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. 9 Benefits of working at the University Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts, and a variety of professional development opportunities. Our range of other employee benefits and discounts also includes free entry to the Botanic Gardens and University colleges, and discounts at University museums. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for all University staff. The University Club offers social, sporting, and hospitality facilities. Staff can also use the University Sports Centre on Iffley Road at discounted rates, including a fitness centre, powerlifting room, and swimming pool. See www.club.ox.ac.uk and https://www.sport.ox.ac.uk/. Information for staff new to Oxford If you are relocating to Oxfordshire from overseas or elsewhere in the UK, the University's Welcome Service website includes practical information about settling in the area, including advice on relocation, accommodation, and local schools. See https://welcome.ox.ac.uk/ There is also a visa loan scheme to cover the costs of UK visa applications for staff and their dependents. See https://staffimmigration.admin.ox.ac.uk/visa-loan-scheme Family-friendly benefits With one of the most generous family leave schemes in the Higher Education sector, and a range of flexible working options, Oxford aims to be a family-friendly employer. We also subscribe to the Work+Family Space, a service that provides practical advice and support for employees who have caring responsibilities. The service offers a free telephone advice line, and the ability to book emergency back-up care for children, adult dependents and elderly relatives. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/my-family-care Childcare The University has excellent childcare services, including five University nurseries as well as University-supported places at many other private nurseries. For full details, including how to apply and the costs, see https://childcare.admin.ox.ac.uk/ Disabled staff We are committed to supporting members of staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further details, including information about how to make contact, in confidence, with the University’s Staff Disability Advisor, see https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/disability-support Staff networks The University has a number of staff networks including the Oxford Research Staff Society, BME staff network, LGBT+ staff network and a disabled staff network. You can find more information at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/networks The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club is an organisation run by volunteers that aims to assist the partners of new staff settle into Oxford, and provides them with an opportunity to meet people and make connections in the local area. See www.newcomers.ox.ac.uk. 10
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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. 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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