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***** **INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY** ***** **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 hybrid working (typically 60% of working hours on-site and 40% remotely) More information about working at the School can be found on our jobs page. **About the role** The Blavatnik School of Government is looking to recruit an outstanding international lawyer specialised in the application of international law to technologies, including AI and cyber to lead a research pillar at the Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice. Directed by Professor Philippa Webb, the Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice will explore how to harness technology, including Artificial Intelligence, to enhance access to justice, accountability and the advancement of international law. The Institute will bring together data, knowledge and ideas to develop policy proposals, standards and evidence for action. Our implementing partner is the Clooney Foundation for Justice, which operates in 40 countries, focusing on women’s rights and free speech. We will conduct research to map and curate legal principles and practices and convene and sustain communities of practice that help overcome existing silos among law, technology and policy. You will lead the work on the Accountability pillar of the Institute, supervising and conducting research at the intersection of public international law, policy and practice. You will help build an engagement, outreach and dissemination strategy with high-level government contacts, international organisations, the private sector and academia. This post is fixed term for 2 years and offered on a part-time basis (22.5 hours per week / 60% FTE). **About You** You are an excellent communicator who is able to write and contribute to excellent policy and research pieces as well as speeches and training programmes. You will be involved in development activities and strategic thinking on new projects, donors and areas of impact. You are required to hold a Master’s degree in international law, first class or equivalent and advanced knowledge of accountability in international law as evidenced through courses, research, convening, publications or equivalent. You have knowledge of cyber and AI technology in the context of accountability, experience in stakeholder management and knowledge exchange, and in organising and delivering impactul events. Strong organisational skills, publications in international law and a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationship with colleagues at various levels are also essential. **Application Process** **Please upload** a supporting statement that outlines how you meet the selection criteria **in your own words** , along with your CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. The closing date for applications is at **12 noon (UK Time) on Tuesday 22 April 2025.**
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* INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY * 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 hybrid working (typically 60% of working hours on-site and 40% remotely) More information about working at the School can be found on our jobs page. About the role The Blavatnik School of Government is looking to recruit an outstanding international lawyer specialised in the application of international law to technologies, including AI and cyber to lead a research pillar at the Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice. Directed by Professor Philippa Webb, the Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice will explore how to harness technology, including Artificial Intelligence, to enhance access to justice, accountability and the advancement of international law. The Institute will bring together data, knowledge and ideas to develop policy proposals, standards and evidence for action. Our implementing partner is the Clooney Foundation for Justice, which operates in 40 countries, focusing on women’s rights and free speech. We will conduct research to map and curate legal principles and practices and convene and sustain communities of practice that help overcome existing silos among law, technology and policy. You will lead the work on the Accountability pillar of the Institute, supervising and conducting research at the intersection of public international law, policy and practice. You will help build an engagement, outreach and dissemination strategy with high-level government contacts, international organisations, the private sector and academia. This post is fixed term for 2 years and offered on a part-time basis (22.5 hours per week / 60% FTE). About You You are an excellent communicator who is able to write and contribute to excellent policy and research pieces as well as speeches and training programmes. You will be involved in development activities and strategic thinking on new projects, donors and areas of impact. You are required to hold a Master’s degree in international law, first class or equivalent and advanced knowledge of accountability in international law as evidenced through courses, research, convening, publications or equivalent. You have knowledge of cyber and AI technology in the context of accountability, experience in stakeholder management and knowledge exchange, and in organising and delivering impactul events. Strong organisational skills, publications in international law and a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationship with colleagues at various levels are also essential. Application Process Please upload a supporting statement that outlines how you meet the selection criteria in your own words, along with your CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. The closing date for applications is at 12 noon (UK Time) on Tuesday 22 April 2025.
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BLAVATNIK SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT Summary Job title Head of Accountability in International Law for the Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice Division Social Sciences Department Blavatnik School of Government Location Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG Grade and salary Grade 8: £48,235 - £57,255 (with a discretionary range to £62,407) per annum, depending on experience. Pro-rata for part-time appointments Hours Part-time (22.5 hours per week / 60% FTE) Contract type Fixed-term (2 years) Reporting to Professor Philippa Webb Vacancy reference 178861 Additional information The closing date for applications is 12 noon (UK time) on Tuesday 22 April 2025 The role The Blavatnik School of Government is looking to recruit an outstanding international lawyer specialised in the application of international law to technologies, including AI and cyber to lead a research pillar at the Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice. Directed by Professor Philippa Webb, the Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice will explore how to harness technology, including Artificial Intelligence, to enhance access to justice, accountability and the advancement of international law. The Institute will bring together data, knowledge and ideas to develop policy proposals, standards and evidence for action. Our implementing partner is the Clooney Foundation for Justice, which operates in 40 countries, focusing on women’s rights and free speech. We will conduct research to map and curate legal principles and practices and convene and sustain communities of practice that help overcome existing silos among law, technology and policy. The post-holder will lead the work on the Accountability pillar of the Institute, supervising and conducting research at the intersection of public international law, policy and practice. The post-holder will help build an engagement, outreach and dissemination strategy with high-level government contacts, international organizations, the private sector and academia. The Head of Accountability in International Law will have oversight of the Accountabilityrelated Institute projects, timelines, appropriate sequencing of priorities, and ensure project deliverables and outputs are planned and delivered effectively, in coordination with the Head of Research and Projects and the Director. They will also contribute to research, strategy and outreach on projects under the other two pillars (Advancement and Access to Justice). The post-holder should be an excellent communicator who is able to write and contribute to excellent policy and research pieces as well as speeches and training programmes. They will be involved in development activities and strategic thinking on new projects, donors and areas of impact. Flexible working Where it is operationally possible, the School’s flexible working policy provides individuals the opportunity to work remotely for up to 40% of their working hours (which translates to two days per week for full-time positions). Responsibilities • Have oversight of the overall Accountability timelines, appropriate sequencing of priorities, and ensure project deliverables and outputs are planned and delivered effectively. • Supervise and conduct research on Accountability projects, and under other pillars as required. • Identify, develop and implement governance and accountability systems within the project team and including with collaborators. • Oversee the organisation of events related to Accountability as required, including arranging logistics and travel. • Provide strategic advice to the Director for the future of the Institute, potential projects and funding opportunities. • In consultation with the Director, provide strategic and tactical guidance in designing and achieving the research objectives. This will include working collaboratively with other colleagues in the School and the wider University. • Formulate task objectives for and supervise the work of other colleagues in the team. • Liaise with external stakeholders on behalf of the Director. • Ensure electronic and hard copy financial and administrative records are wellmaintained and in compliance with Funder and University requirements. • Undertake other finance and management tasks as required for the role. October 2024 2 • Prepare articles, reports and speeches as required • Travel as needed to support the activities of the Institute; • Any other duties that are commensurate with the nature of this post. Selection criteria Essential selection criteria • Master’s degree in international law, first class or equivalent. • Advanced knowledge of accountability in international law as evidenced through courses, research, convening, publications or equivalent. • Knowledge of cyber and AI technology in the context of accountability as evidenced through courses, research, convening, publications or equivalent. • Proven organisational skills, including planning, delivery, and monitoring of lawrelated projects. • Experience in stakeholder management and knowledge exchange, including at high levels (e.g. senior government representatives). • Experience in organising and delivering impactful events, in-person, online and hybrid. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Publications in international law in areas relevant to the post. • Proactive and adaptive attitude. • Commitment to diversity and inclusion. • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with colleagues at various levels both within your organisation and externally and evidence of being a proactive team player. Desirable selection criteria • Previous experience of working at the University of Oxford or at a Higher Education Institution. • Previous experience working in Government. • Experience working with confidential information 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. October 2024 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 140 MPP students and around eight doctoral students a year. We also accept a small group of students for our MSc in Public Policy Research. 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. October 2024 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 and a supporting statement. The supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post. This should be in your own words and provide 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 in the filename. All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. If you currently work for the University please note that: - as part of the referencing process, we will contact your current department to confirm basic employment details including reason for leaving although employees may hold multiple part-time posts, they may not hold more than the equivalent of a full time post. If you are offered this post, and accepting it would take you over the equivalent of full-time hours, you will be expected to resign from, or reduce hours in, your other posts(s) before starting work in the new post. 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 https://staff.web.ox.ac.uk/recruitment-support-faqs advice is available at: Non-technical questions about this job should be addressed to the HR team directly on 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. October 2024 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 of 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. October 2024 6 Benefits of working at the University Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, flexible working options, 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, available 24/7 for 365 days a year. Find out more https://staff.admin.ox.ac.uk/health-assured-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 We are a family-friendly employer with one of the most generous family leave schemes in the Higher Education sector (see https://hr.web.ox.ac.uk/family-leave). Our Childcare Services team provides guidance and support on childcare provision, and offers a range of high-quality childcare options at affordable prices for staff. In addition to 5 University nurseries, we partner with a number of local providers to offer in excess of 450 full time nursery places to our staff. Eligible parents are able to pay for childcare through salary sacrifice, further reducing costs. See https://childcare.admin.ox.ac.uk/. 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/disabilitysupport. 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 October 2024 7 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 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/support-researchers/connecting-otherresearchers/oxford-research-staff-society October 2024 8
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