Advocacy Assistant
University of Oxford - Social Policy and Intervention
| Location: | Oxford |
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| Salary: | £31,459 to £36,616 per annum. Grade 5 |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
| Placed On: | 13th February 2025 |
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| Closes: | 6th March 2025 |
| Job Ref: | 177916 |
Location Barnett House, 32 Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2ER
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 Professor 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 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 2026.
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 isang.awah@spi.ox.ac.uk.
Only online applications received by 12.00 noon on Thursday 6 March 2025 will be considered. Interviews will be held w/c 24 March 2025.
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