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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 The Blavatnik School of Government is looking for an enthusiastic, professional and highly organised Research and Policy Officer to work at the heart of the What Works Hub on Global Education (WWHGE); a new £30m six-year global research and policy effort. You’ll be supporting two new Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation-funded research funds for scaling foundational learning and also contribute to conceptualising new research and policy projects. The Research and Policy Officer role blends engagement, writing, and management. You will support evidence translation and partnership and policy engagement. This will involve representing the WWHGE in external partners meetings, workshops, and conferences; contributing to research and policy analysis and co-authoring policy papers and briefs; and developing substantive tools for communicating about the WWHGE core research and workstreams. About You You will be educated to the graduate level, with sufficient specialist knowledge of the international education/international development sector and previous experience working with high level stakeholders. You will have exceptional organisational and communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to write for a non-expert audience, and strong relationship management and engagement skills. A flexible, can-do approach to work, self-motivation, and willingness to adapt to the changing needs and priorities of the programme are essential for the role. Application Process You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, 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 Monday 5 February 2024.
**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** The Blavatnik School of Government is looking for an enthusiastic, professional and highly organised Research and Policy Officer to work at the heart of the What Works Hub on Global Education (WWHGE); a new £30m six-year global research and policy effort. You’ll be supporting two new Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation-funded research funds for scaling foundational learning and also contribute to conceptualising new research and policy projects. The Research and Policy Officer role blends engagement, writing, and management. You will support evidence translation and partnership and policy engagement. This will involve representing the WWHGE in external partners meetings, workshops, and conferences; contributing to research and policy analysis and co-authoring policy papers and briefs; and developing substantive tools for communicating about the WWHGE core research and workstreams. **About You** You will be educated to the graduate level, with sufficient specialist knowledge of the international education/international development sector and previous experience working with high level stakeholders. You will have exceptional organisational and communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to write for a non-expert audience, and strong relationship management and engagement skills. A flexible, can-do approach to work, self-motivation, and willingness to adapt to the changing needs and priorities of the programme are essential for the role. **Application Process** You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, 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 Monday 5 February 2024.**
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_____________________________________________________________________________________________ BLAVATNIK SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT Summary Job title Research and Policy Officer (What Works Hub on Global Education) Division Social Sciences Department Blavatnik School of Government Location Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG Grade and salary Grade 6: £31,502 – £37,386 per annum, dependent on experience Hours Full-time Contract type Fixed term for 12 months, with expectations of extending pending continued funding. Reporting to Head of Evidence Translation Vacancy reference 170161 Additional information The closing date for this post is 12 noon (UK time) on Monday 5 February 2024. The role The Blavatnik School of Government is looking for an enthusiastic, professional, highly organised Research and Policy Officer to work in this fast-paced and varied role at the heart of a new £30m six-year global research and policy initiative. The What Works Hub on Global Education (WWHGE) aims to dramatically improve learning outcomes for children in developing countries by generating new evidence and working with policymakers and NGOs to deliver quality education at scale. It is an unusual collaboration of excellent and highly committed academics; developing country governments who are keen to champion improvements domestically; grassroots organisations who both deliver education and advocate for change; and the international education community. The role will support evidence translation and partnership and policy engagement. This will involve representing the WWHGE in external partners meetings, workshops, and conferences; developing substantive tools for communicating about the WWHGE core research and work streams (such as standardized PowerPoint decks, etc.); and contributing to research and policy analysis and co-authoring policy papers and briefs. This role will also support the launch of two new research funds, being funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, focused on improving foundational learning at scale. The role involves a mix of engagement, writing, and management responsibilities. While the role is for an initial one-year fixed term, we expect additional funding will enable the extension of the role. As the WWHGE is a new research programme, the Research and Policy Officer will be expected to be flexible and adaptable – with a core set of responsibilities - but also able to turn their hand to other aspects as we build the team and kick-start the work. The role will be fast paced and entail working with partners around the world (with some travel) as well as a team based in Oxford. You will be educated to the graduate level, with at least some knowledge of and experience in the international education sector. You will have strong organisational skills, strong writing skills, and strong relationship management and engagement skills. You will also have a flexible, can-do approach to work, self-motivation, and willingness to adapt to the changing needs and priorities of the program. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a very ambitious and welcoming team, where professional excellence is valued, and where you will have opportunities to build your technical and management skills. Responsibilities • • • • • • • • Manage internal and external WWHGE partnerships and represent the WWHGE at external-facing meetings, workshops, conferences and events. Work with senior colleagues and the communications team to develop and adapt substantive communications tools about WWHGE research and work streams. With senior colleagues, conceptualize two research funds focused on improving foundational learning at scale and collaborate with operational colleagues to ensure smooth implementation of the funds. Contribute to research and policy synthesis. Contribute to and co-author written policy outputs (such as policy papers, briefs, case studies, blogs, etc.) Respond to requests for rapid synthesis outputs (such as short research or policy summaries and other materials). Contribute to conceptualization of wider programme projects and objectives, including ideas for new research and policy projects. Undertake other partnership, engagement, policy, and synthesis tasks as appropriate. This role will involve some international travel, such as for field visits, conferences, etc. 2 Selection criteria Essential selection criteria • • • • • • Hold a Master’s degree in a relevant topic, together with some relevant work experience. Possess sufficient specialist knowledge of the international education/international development sector to collaborate with established partners and research programmes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a demonstrated record of good, clear writing for a non-expert audience; and interpersonal skills to represent the WWH at external and internal meetings. Experience of writing policy briefs, or otherwise synthesising complex concepts. Ability to manage own responsibilities and activities. Experience of contributing to research or policy publications. Desirable selection criteria • • • • • Strong network of individuals and organizations in the global education sector. Experience of working in a research or policy team and contributing ideas for new projects. Initiative and creativity to find solutions and turn conceptual discussions into concrete actions. Project management experience, or experience in delivering a complex product (such as an event, a paper, a research project) that required coordinating input from many people. Experience of working in a developing country. 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 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: • Travel outside of Europe or North America on University Business. 3 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. 4 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, a supporting statement and a writing sample on a subject relevant to the research topic of the initiative. 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 ill-health/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 https://staff.web.ox.ac.uk/recruitment-support-faqs advice is available at: 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. 5 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. 6 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 The University has excellent childcare services, including five University nurseries as well as Universitysupported 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. 7