Research and Policy Officer

**About the role**





The Department of Social Policy and Intervention is seeking a Research and
Policy Officer to join the UKRI GCRF Accelerate Hub Team led by Prof Lucie
Cluver. The jobholder will lead new research focused on social (including
gender) norms interventions for improving adolescent health and wellbeing in
Eastern and Southern Africa. They will also help to shape new research on
compound crises and mitigating impacts on children and adolescents in the
region. Building on growing external interest from development partners in
finding development accelerators and finding the most cost-effective
interventions, the post-holder will also synthesise evidence to inform
investment cases at a country and global level.





This role will also lead evidence informed decision making ensuring the teams’
research informs policy and practice. They will be responsible for presenting
findings with external UN partners including UNICEF and UNFPA. They will work
closely with the leadership team to support presentation of research findings
with external development partners including UN, governments and civil society
and support early career researchers to strengthen capacity sharing and a
cohesive research agenda across the team. This will include leading a group of
colleagues to develop research briefs, summaries and presentations to share
with key stakeholders and funders. The postholder will also ensure progress is
captured through our monitoring and evaluation systems and support reporting
to donors about our policy impact.





**About you**





You will have a Master’s Degree or higher in a relevant field such as
economics, social sciences, development studies, or social work. You would
also be able to demonstrate advocacy experience, policy expertise, and
academic proficiency including an in-depth familiarity of evidence-based
social policies, qualitative research methods, and pathways for impact. A
strong research background with a history of producing accessible knowledge
products is required. An ideal candidate would also have work experience with/
within bilateral agencies, the UN, or civil society, along with experience in
gender equality, social norms, social inclusion, or climate change. You should
also have experience conducting rapid systematic reviews and presenting
findings effectively to various audiences. You must be committed to gender
equality and social inclusion, especially for adolescent girls and young women
in low- and middle-income countries. Experience in low- and middle-income
countries, particularly in Africa, is preferable.





The Department is committed to fostering an environment of equality, diversity
and inclusion. The hours may be worked flexibly to complement caring
responsibilities and applications are welcomed from part-time workers seeking
a job share position - please state preferred hours and working pattern in
your application.





You will be based in Oxford as your normal place of work however there is
opportunity for remote working (up to 40% FTE).





The Department of Social Policy and Intervention holds a Bronze Athena Swan
Award which demonstrates our commitment towards advancement of gender equality
in higher education and research institutions: equal opportunities,
representation and success for all.





**How to apply**





As part of your application you will be required to upload a CV and supporting
statement, along with the name and contact details of two referees. The
supporting statement should explain how you meet the essential criteria for
the post using clear examples. Further information, including how to apply, is
available in the attached job description. Any further enquires may be
directed to the email address below.



Only online applications received by 12.00 noon on 15th July 2024 will be
considered. Interviews will be held on 31st July 2024.