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"""**About the role** The Department of Social Policy and Intervention wishes to appoint a full-time Advocacy Assistant for the Global Parenting Initiative (GPI), led by Dr Jamie Lachman and Professor Lucie Cluver. This is an excellent opportunity to join a vibrant research team and contribute to improving outcomes for high-risk children and adolescents in low- and middle-income countries. The GPI aims to meet the urgent need for scaled-up and sustained evidence- based interventions that promote playful parenting and learning through play, and prevent sexual, physical, and emotional violence against children in the Global South. The Advocacy Assistant will primarily be involved in supporting the advocacy and policy engagement for evidence-based parenting programmes. The postholder will be have the opportunity to improve and develop internal systems and procedures and support the GPI team to achieve its aims. **About you** You will have strong communication skills and be confident building collaborative relationships with a wide range of stakeholders across the globe. You will be able to work independently and as a part of a team with excellent organisational and time management skills. Experience supporting research and analysis would be desirable. This is a fixed-term post until 31 December 2025. 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 12 August 2024 will be considered. Interviews will be held on 27 August 2024. """ . . "false"^^ . . _:Nf45b2db883954720b34308f4c6d83c0e . . "51.75738"^^ . . . . . . "Barnett House, 32 Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2ER" . "based near" . "a un site"@fr . . "Oxford, University of" . . . . "primary Site"@en . . """

About the role

The Department of Social Policy and Intervention wishes to appoint a full-time Advocacy Assistant for the Global Parenting Initiative (GPI), led by Dr Jamie Lachman and Professor Lucie Cluver. This is an excellent opportunity to join a vibrant research team and contribute to improving outcomes for high-risk children and adolescents in low- and middle-income countries.

 

The GPI aims to meet the urgent need for scaled-up and sustained evidence-based interventions that promote playful parenting and learning through play, and prevent sexual, physical, and emotional violence against children in the Global South.

 

The Advocacy Assistant will primarily be involved in supporting the advocacy and policy engagement for evidence-based parenting programmes. The postholder will be have the opportunity to improve and develop internal systems and procedures and support the GPI team to achieve its aims.

 

About you

You will have strong communication skills and be confident building collaborative relationships with a wide range of stakeholders across the globe. You will be able to work independently and as a part of a team with excellent organisational and time management skills. Experience supporting research and analysis would be desirable.

 

This is a fixed-term post until 31 December 2025.  

 

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 12 August 2024 will be considered. Interviews will be held on 27 August 2024.
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"extended address"@en . "image" . . "Social Sciences Division" . "23233585"^^ . . . "label" . . . """Job Description _________________________________________________________________________ Summary Job title Advocacy Assistant Division Social Sciences Division Department Department of Social Policy and Intervention Location Barnett House, 32 Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2ER Grade and salary Grade 5: £28,759 - £33,966 per annum Hours Full time Contract type Fixed-term (until 31 December 2025) Reporting to Senior Advocacy Officer Vacancy reference 173944 Additional information Closing date: 12 noon Monday 12th August 2024 Interviews will be held on Tuesday 27th August 2024 About Us The Global Parenting Initiative (GPI) aims to meet the urgent need for scaled-up and sustained evidence-based interventions that promote playful parenting and learning through play, and prevent sexual, physical, and emotional violence against children in the Global South. This five-year $21 million grant is led by the University of Oxford, in collaboration with other universities in the UK, South Africa, Malaysia, Philippines, Tanzania, Thailand, and Uganda. The GPI builds upon the previous work of Dr Jamie Lachman, Professor Lucie Cluver, and Professor Frances Gardner, co-founders of the Parenting for Lifelong Health (PLH) initiative to develop, test, and widely disseminate a suite of open-access, non-commercialised, and low-cost parenting programmes to reduce violence against children and improve child wellbeing in low- and middle-income countries. These programmes have been developed and rigorously tested through a collaboration between the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and the Universities of Oxford, Cape Town, Bangor and Stellenbosch. The GPI will further scale up these programmes in over 20 low- and middle-income countries across Sub-Saharan Africa, South-eastern Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Caribbean. More information on the Global Parenting Initiative can be found at www.globalparenting.org. The Role The GPI Advocacy Assistant will be a central member of the GPI team, supporting a range of advocacy and policy engagement activities at a pivotal time in the programme. The postholder will report to the Senior Advocacy Officer as part of an international research team with wide policy and programming impact. The post will be based in Oxford with the potential for hybrid working within the UK. Responsibilities • • • • • • • • • • Work closely with the GPI Advocacy Team to support advocacy and policy engagement for the uptake of evidence-based parenting programmes (in-person, digital and digital-hybrid), including PLH, at national, regional and global levels Work with the advocacy team to support GPI studies with developing and implementing their advocacy plans Own and execute operational tasks/processes in the team (e.g. training delivery, scoping tools and platforms for the team to utilise) Analyse and improve internal systems and workflows (e.g. by implementing Trello, SCRUM methodology, google sheets databases) Support delivery of targeted communications-based advocacy campaigns Support event management, including events preparations, 'on-the-day' logistics and promotion Assist in the development and production of GPI advocacy tools and resources Conduct an external scanning of current and emerging advocacy issues relevant to our work Support with the tracking and reporting of key GPI advocacy activities undertaken by team members, including meetings, engagements and presentations Provide general support and perform ad hoc operational tasks for the Advocacy team as required. This may involve organising meetings, teleconferences, booking travel for events/meetings etc. Selection criteria Essential selection criteria • • • • • • Educated to A Level or equivalent Strong communication skills and experience building collaborative relationships Experience of supporting advocacy activities within an international programme Strong administrative skills and experience, including competency in MS Office and Google Suite Excellent organisational and time management skills and ability to work to tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and a high level of accuracy Ability to work independently and as part of a team Desirable selection criteria • • • • • Undergraduate degree in a relevant social sciences discipline or relevant equivalent experience Demonstrable interest in and experience of improving outcomes for vulnerable children, adolescents, and youth in the Global South Previous experience with playful parenting interventions Experience using Trello and Agile Scrum Methodology Experience supporting research and analysis across multiple sources 2 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. If you have previously worked for the University we will also verify key information such as your dates of employment and reason for leaving your previous role with the department/unit where you worked. 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 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. Department of Social Policy and Intervention The Department of Social Policy and Intervention is a multidisciplinary, social science centre of excellence for research and teaching in comparative social policy and evidence-based social intervention and policy evaluation. In the UK-wide 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), it was a top-five scoring department in the country, across all subjects and universities, with 62 per cent of the Department’s research activity classified as ‘world leading’ (4*) with a further 30 per cent classed as ‘internationally excellent’ (3*). In the most recent QS World University Rankings by Subject (2022) the Department ranked second in Social Policy and Administration globally. The Department has undergone substantial transformation in recent years. This renewal includes the expansion of graduate teaching and supervision in policy evaluation and comparative social policy; significant expansion in research income; and the creation of new research groups and areas of research expertise. The Department's teaching is largely devoted to graduate students. It offers master’s degrees in Comparative Social Policy (CSP) and in Evidence-Based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation (EBSIPE). Students may study for either a one-year MSc or a two-year MPhil. The Department also offers supervision for doctoral degrees in Social Policy or in Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation. The graduate intake is highly international with students drawn from the United Kingdom, EU member states, and many countries across the world. Research within the Department is largely organised under the auspices of two main research groups: • • The Centre for Evidence-Based Intervention (CEBI) The Oxford Institute of Social Policy (OISP) More information about the department can be found at www.spi.ox.ac.uk. 3 Social Sciences Division The University’s academic departments and faculties are organised into four large groups known as Academic Divisions (Social Sciences, Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences (MPLS), Medical Sciences, and Humanities). The divisions are responsible for academic strategy and operational planning, oversight of the teaching and research of their constituent departments and faculties, and for personnel and resource management. The social sciences at Oxford are distinctive for both their depth and breadth, with over 1,100 academic and research staff working across fifteen departments, faculties and schools. The Head of the Social Sciences Division is Professor Timothy Power. The Division is a world-leading centre of research and education in the social sciences. The Times Higher Education (THE) University Rankings returned the University of Oxford to the number one spot in the world for Social Sciences in 2022. We have placed first in three of the last five years (2018, 2019 and 2022). More than 800 researchers were returned to Main Panel C (Social Sciences) for REF 2021 across a diverse range of subject area ‘units of assessment’ – from geography and business to archaeology and law. Over 55% of the research submitted from the Division was judged to be world-leading (4*, the highest score available). More than two-thirds (69%) of the research’s impact was also recognised as world-leading (4*). Research from across the Division was also submitted to subject areas across Panels A (Medicine, health and life sciences), B (Physical sciences, engineering and mathematics), and D (Arts and Humanities), highlighting the enormous breadth and diversity of research expertise across the Division. Our academic and research staff and students are international thought leaders, generating new evidence, insights and policy tools with which to address some of the major global challenges facing humanity, such as sustainable resource management, poverty and forced migration, effective governance and justice. Particular research highlights in recent years have included COVID-19 and Climate Change. As well as active interdisciplinary links with researchers in other divisions at Oxford, we engage and collaborate extensively with other universities and a wide range of governmental and non-governmental practitioner communities such as law, business, public health and welfare, international development and education around the world. The Division has an extensive portfolio of external funders, partners and supporters, with competitively-awarded external research income exceeding £50 million per year and philanthropic income over £25 million a year. As part of our commitment to equality of opportunity, eleven of our departments have achieved Bronze awards under the Athena Swan Charter (a UK accreditation scheme recognising organisations’ commitment to equality and diversity, particularly in gender). Our School of Geography and the Environment holds an Athena Swan Silver award. In February 2023, for the first time, the University as a whole was awarded an institutional Athena Swan Silver award, acknowledging the progress that has been made in addressing a number of gender gaps across the University over the last five years. The Division delivers an exceptional range of high-quality educational programmes all underpinned by the innovative research being undertaken by our academics. The student body is made up of over 2,000 undergraduate students, nearly 3,000 students studying postgraduate taught programmes and 1,200 postgraduate research students. The programmes we offer are wide-ranging, often interdisciplinary and include professionally-oriented provision in areas such as business, law and education. The Division is home to several of Oxford’s most widely recognised teaching programmes, such as Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) at undergraduate level; and at the Masters level programmes such as the Bachelor in Civil Law (BCL), Environmental Change and Management, International Relations, and Social Data Science. For more information, please visit: www.socsci.ox.ac.uk 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. 4 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) Please upload all documents as PDF files with your name and the document type (CV, Supporting Statement) 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 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 – hrteam@spi.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. 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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. 5 Benefits of working at the University Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts including salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars and other discounts. Staff can access a huge range of personal and professional development opportunities. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits Employee Assistance Programme As part of our wellbeing offering staff get free access to Health Assured, a confidential employee assistance programme which is available 24/7 for 365 days a year. Find out more https://staff.admin.ox.ac.uk/healthassured-eap University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for University staff. It 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 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 dependants. 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 have excellent childcare services, including five University nurseries as well as places at many other private nurseries. See https://childcare.admin.ox.ac.uk/ We also subscribe to the Work+Family Space, a service that provides practical advice and support for employees who have caring responsibilities for dependants of all types. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/my-family-care ildcare Supporting disability and health-related issues (inc menopause) We are committed to supporting members of staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions, including those experiencing negative effects of menopause. Information about the University’s Staff Disability Advisor, is at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/disability-support. For information about how we support those going through menopause see https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/menopause-guidance Staff networks The University has a number of staff networks including for research staff, BME staff, LGBT+ staff, disabled staff network and those going through menopause. Find out more at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/networks The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club The University of Oxford Newcomers' Club is 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. Research staff The Researcher Hub supports all researchers on fixed-term contracts. They aim to help you settle in comfortably, make connections, grow as a person, extend your research expertise and approach your next career step with confidence. Find out more https://www.ox.ac.uk/research/support-researchers/researcher-hub 6 Oxford’s Research Staff Society is a collective voice for our researchers. They also organise social and professional networking activities for researchers. Find out more https://www.ox.ac.uk/research/supportresearchers/connecting-other-researchers/oxford-research-staff-society 7 """^^ . .