The International Network for Advancing Science and Policy (INASP) is a highly experienced capacity development organisation. Based in Oxford, UK, we work with a global network of partners to strengthen research and knowledge systems for development. We have over 29 years’ experience of working with universities, research institutes, national science academies, think tanks, civil society organisations, government agencies and parliaments, across Africa, Asia and Latin America.
We believe that contributing to stronger and more equitable knowledge ecosystems will enable and empower knowledge producers and users to address the key development challenges and improve lives. To realise this, we work to strengthen the capacity of individuals and institutions to produce, share and use research and knowledge, in support of national development.
Since our inception in 1992, INASP has designed and delivered hundreds of effective capacity building interventions and programmes to make knowledge systems more equitable in 25 countries. We work across the research to knowledge system with a focus on the areas of research capacity, evidence for policy & practice and higher education & learning.
The Role
The Programme Coordinator will play a key role in the programme team, to ensure the effective delivery of one or more INASP projects. This could include support and coordination of partnership relationships, budget monitoring, logistics, data collection and analysis, administrative support, reporting, MEL and communications for a designated funded project.
Key Responsibilities include:
In close coordination with the relevant line or project manager/lead, the Programme Coordinator will:
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Contribute to proposals for new work and reports for funders as required
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Keep track of your funded time, ensuring that you proactively work towards achieving your funded time target
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Support/coordinate partnerships and projects – this could include relationship management, budget monitoring, logistics, data collection and analysis, administration, report management, MEL and communications for one or more designated funded projects
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Support a specific area of work – this could involve coordinating or facilitating training or other forms of capacity development; organising meetings/events of INASP partners or consortia; supporting the development of toolkits and/or online courses
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Support the work of INASP to promote, develop and fundraise for new projects.
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Provide administrative support to specific projects and more broadly on behalf of the organisation where required
We are looking for candidates who are/have:
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Knowledge and experience of project and financial management
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Familiar with monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) approaches and tools and have some experience of basic data collection and analysis
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Comfortable working as part of a remote and distributed team and are able to work independently, with support and guidance from colleagues and managers
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Able to prioritize work across projects, and to manage work on projects with different timelines
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Can build effective relationships with partners and strong communication skills, particularly when working with colleagues and partners for whom English is a second language
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A demonstrable interest in international development, higher education, research and knowledge
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A flexible and positive approach to change and a willingness to adapt to respond way to changing contexts and external demands
Terms
Salary: £27,000 - 35,000 (depending on experience)
Term: One-year fixed term
Location: Flexible with periodic travel to Oxford. Able to work from home providing a good internet connection.
Please note: you must be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. We cannot sponsor anyone who does not already have this right and in order to be considered for this post you will need to provide proof of your right to work in the UK. If in doubt of your status, see the UK Government’s website for clarification: www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
How to apply:
Applications should be submitted via our online application system
You will need to submit:
- A full CV
- A personal statement of no more than 2 sides of A4 outlining how you meet the essential and/or desirable criteria in the job description and what you would bring to the role
- Details of your right to work in the UK: either a) UK/EEA/Swiss citizen (except Croatian nationals who require ARC documentation); or b) details of work permit /visa.
We will accept applications on a rolling basis, and interviews will be held virtually.
Successful candidates selected for interview will be notified and sent interview details including advance preparation requirement.
Please note we reserve the right to close applications early if a large number of applications are received.
We will not accept applications through agencies.
Data Protection
As part of your application to work for INASP you will share some personal information with us, like your name, address, telephone number and email address. We will only use that information to process your application and to monitor recruitment statistics. We will not share it with any third parties without your permission.
Personal information about unsuccessful candidates will be held securely for 6 months after the recruitment exercise has been completed, it will then be destroyed or deleted. We retain de-personalized statistical information about applicants to help inform our recruitment activities, but no individuals are identifiable from that data.
If you are subsequently employed by INASP, we will compile a file relating to your employment. The information contained in it will be kept secure and will only be used for purposes directly relevant to your employment. Once your employment with INASP has ended we will retain your file for 6 years in accordance with our retention schedule and then delete it.