Pandemic Sciences Institute, Old Road Campus Research Building, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7DQ
The Pandemic Sciences Institute (PSI) have an exciting opportunity to recruit a highly motivated Programme Officer to provide maternity cover to support the Africa Pandemic Sciences Collaborative, a high-profile initiative delivered in partnership with Science for Africa (SFA) Foundation and Mastercard Foundation. This position is based at the Old Road Campus in Headington, Oxford.
As the Programme Officer it is essential that you are educated to degree level in a relevant field. You will have experience in administration or project management, ideally, within a large organisation, and a systematic, thorough and well-organised approach to work with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritise tasks. You should have experience in supporting stakeholders, using tact, sensitivity and discretion to build effective relationships at all levels and anticipate the needs of different individuals. You should also have excellent IT skills, particularly in the use of Microsoft Excel.
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.
This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract for 12 months and is funded by Mastercard Foundation. Interviews will take place in late January 2025. It is hoped that the successful candidate will be in role by late March or early April 2025 to allow for some handover with the substantive postholder.
Only applications received before 12 midday on 06 January 2025 will be considered. Please quote 176832 on all correspondence.
Contact Person : Ryan Taylor Vacancy ID : 176832 Contact Phone : 01865287757 Closing Date & Time : 06-Jan-2025 12:00 Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 6 Contact Email : [email protected] Salary (£) : Standard Grade 6: Salary in range £34,982 - £40,855 per annum. This is inclusive of a pensionable Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per year (pro rata).