Informatics Scientist

Location: This is a highly flexible role with a minimum of 1 day a week to alternate between our Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge and Francis Crick Institute, London.

Contract: Permanent and full time. Open to requests for starting earlier or later than normal office hours to accommodate personal circumstances.

Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 (flexibility depending on experience)

Closing date: Midnight 9th May 2021. We will be reviewing and shortlisting candidates on application. Please do not delay your application to avoid disappointment.

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Are you passionate about data and looking for the opportunity to work closely with subject matter experts in the scientific space to solve data challenges? This could be the perfect opportunity to utilise your expertise in a cause driven environment helping Cancer Research to beat cancer sooner.

Cancer Research UK's Therapeutic Discovery Laboratories (CRUK-TDL) is the in-house CRUK drug discovery unit, with a principal focus on establishing and prosecuting biologically-themed multi-project alliances with commercial partners. Based at the Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge, and the Francis Crick, London, TDL comprises over 80 staff from both industrial and academic backgrounds.

We are looking for someone with a background in drug discovery and an interest in data analysis and management to join our Informatics Team, supporting multiple aspects of the drug-discovery project lifecycle. As an Informatics Scientist you will be working directly with our scientists to support data management processes across all stages of the drug discovery process. Previous experience as an informatician is not required as on the job training will be provided where required, however a familiarity with scientific data and informatics processes is essential.

What will I be doing?

• Maintaining existing data processes and protocols including data capture, analysis, search, and visualisation
• Working with laboratory staff to extend and develop current data analysis and capture methods
• Providing first line support, including troubleshooting and training, on informatics systems and processes to TDL staff
• Interacting with specialist informatics support at supplier organisations to resolve issues and contribute to ongoing systems development
• Appling and fostering best practices in data capture, transformation, analysis and visualisation

What skills do I need?

• A BSc, MSc or PhD in the physical or life sciences or an equivalent level of industry experience
• Experience working in a laboratory environment, preferably in drug discovery
• A passion for working with and understanding data
• An understanding of good experimental design and statistics
• Experience working with informatics software platforms would be advantageous but is not essential (we use Dotmatics, IDBS ActivityBase and Titian Mosaic)
• Commitment to high quality, accurate and consistent delivery

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a growing team helping to progress data-driven drug discovery and contribute directly to patient benefit. The ideal candidates will have; excellent communication skills; a collaborative mentality with the ability and confidence to work independently where required; and a commitment to continued development.

What will I gain?

• You'll be making a real difference to people's lives - we're the largest global Cancer Research charity.
• There's plenty of career progression and training opportunities, through internal and external L&D.
• 25, days annual leave (plus bank holidays and the ability to buy up to 5 days per annum) and 1 CRUK day.
• Pension (employer contributions of up to 10%), life insurance and a great benefit discount platform.

Only applications with a CV AND Covering Letter will be considered.

We are looking to engage a curious and self-motivated Senior Researcher, ideally with experience of international political economy in developing nations, who is excited by unearthing key insights and opportunities from data, research and evidence. The post-holder will have a range of responsibilities including mining datasets, conducting desk-based research, carrying out interviews with experts to unearth insights to help identify pathways to prosperity that can formulate policy options for national leaders for countries around the world.

The Legatum Institute is a London-based think-tank with a mission to build a global movement of people committed to creating the pathways from poverty to prosperity and the transformation of society. One of the ways we do this is through our work developing the practical solutions and data tools that will help build open economies and empowered people within inclusive and peaceful societies. In the UK this includes developing cutting edge poverty measures and using these to understand the impacts that Government policy has on poverty and to use this understanding to effect national change and reduce poverty in the UK

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Analysis, Research and Writing

• Identify and understand the research requirements of the Pathways to Prosperity programme
• Derive informative insights by undertaking economic research and analysis
• Produce high quality qualitative research, synthesising findings through desk-based research, case studies, interviews and ‘on-the-ground’ fieldwork, to develop contextual understanding
• Derive meaningful insights from complex data, reports, and other sources, using appropriate techniques, asking “why” of data to consider a variety of outcomes
• Develop and test conclusions from these insights and identify how constraints have been overcome
• Produce high quality outputs, including presentations and written reports that present information clearly, concisely and in a way that illustrates the change that can be made
• Determine and work to clearly defined deadlines and in accordance with LI’s procedures and practices

We are seeking someone with the following skills:

Experience and Knowledge

• Degree in International Public Policy, Economics, Economic history, with quantitative/qualitative analysis is essential, ideally at post-graduate level
• 3-5 years’ experience as a consultant, economic analyst, policy researchers or in a similar role in an international setting is highly desirable
• Experience in data-driven research and public policy, social and economic affairs, using qualitative research methods
• Strong research and analytical skills, ideally rooted in a quantitative degree or field and experience in using this analysis to develop compelling fact-based written narratives
• A track-record of working with stakeholders to develop research programmes and publications
• A proven background in producing high quality research and in writing reports/publications

Skills

• Strong capabilities in data-driven research, including problem structuring, hypotheses formulation, statistical analysis, and visualisation
• Ability to ask “why” of data and consider a variety of outcomes before reaching conclusions
• Committed to accuracy, quality control and process control
• Strong written and verbal communications, able to present research, findings and recommendations to a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, in a different formats
• Ability to translate results of analytic and quantitative research into policy insights
• Ability to plan and deliver programmes of work to agreed timelines
• Excellent IT skills with knowledge of typical data analysis tools
• Knowledge of the Microsoft office productivity suite, including PowerPoint, Excel and Word

Personal Attributes

• Has a positive approach, optimism, and hope for the future
• Warm-hearted towards others, willing to help, and generous of time and knowledge
• Team player but also able to work independently
• Holds oneself and others accountable, committed to doing the right thing
• Has vision and desire to create value for the long term – willing to be flexible and take risks
• Self-motivated and able to drive activity forward
• Eager to learn and willing to be coached, seeking out and considering the opinions of others
• Good judgement about when to use initiative and when to consult
• A hard worker who sets ambitious goals and perseveres to achieve them
• Consistently performs at a high level, pays attention to detail

Please submit a CV and covering letter by Tuesday 6th April.

The letter should include detail, on no more than one page, why the candidates believe that they can uniquely contribute to identifying successful approaches to creating pathways to prosperity from around the world. If a suitable candidate is found before this date, we may appoint and close the position early. Please note candidates who have applied within the last six months will not be considered.

Salary range: £35,000 to £45,000

Only applications with a CV AND Covering Letter will be considered.

Prospectus is delighted to be working with a new organisation The Big Ask to recruit a Grants Research Officer who will coordinate their work, monitor impact and support effective grant making to ensure their funding has the maximum possible impact.

The Big ASK has been established to make and oversee grant funding to charities with a focus and expertise in the areas of education, training and mental health. Initially funded by the ASK Charitable Trust, grants will be allocated to organisations that we believe are best placed to increase their impact as a result of the donation.

The overall purpose of this role is to support the Founders, Trustee Board and CEO in an administrative capacity, respond to external queries and identify potential investors and partner organisations to approach. You will keep the Grant Management System up to date to ensure smooth running of the grant making process, including generating reports for investors and monitoring grants and monitor payments from investors and ensure monies are correctly allocate. Supporting the preparation of proposals and reports for investors, including collating research, conducting interviews and other meetings is also an important part of this role.

To be successful as a Grants Research Officer you will have experience working in the charity sector in a research capacity, be committed to tackling disadvantage and have a knowledge of impact monitoring, evaluation and reporting. You will also be comfortable working in a new and growing team and have an ability to communicate with stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

In order to apply, simply submit your CV. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and arrange for a call to assess your suitability and discuss the role further. Please note that the role may close earlier than the date advertised.

We're looking for a London-based fundraising professional to join us as a Prospect Research Officer and be part of our growing Development Department. In Development, we are responsible for raising funds to enable the wider organisation to deliver on our mission - using the power of the law to protect our planet.

The Development department is formed of several fundraising strands including grants, business development, digital fundraising, and philanthropy teams. In this newly developed role, you will be supporting our work to find and research individual donors, trusts, foundations, and corporate donors to build an active pipeline of global supporters.

This is an excellent opportunity if you are keen to further develop your desk-based research skills and a career in fundraising - all while supporting positive action towards a sustainable future.

Meet your Manager

In this role, you will be managed by Sonia Duckett, our Database Manager who is based in London. Sonia joined ClientEarth in January 2020 and has over 10 years' experience in the not-for-profit sector, having worked in a number of database management roles over the years. Her most recent roles include working as the Senior Database Coordinator for Y Care International until 2020 and prior to this was Research and Insights Officer at Teach First where she led on data insight and prospect management provision for the Development Department.

Main Duties

• Identifying prospects by carrying out high quality prospect research using publicly available information
• Promoting collaboration between teams by identifying cross-departmental prospecting opportunities
• Supporting our expansion into new markets by conducting discrete research projects
• Producing prospect profile briefings for colleagues
• Managing regular prospecting meetings with fundraisers
• Maintaining accurate prospect records

Role requirements

• Previous prospect research experience, including drafting clear and concise prospect profiles.
• Demonstrable knowledge of prospect research systems and processes, including pipeline management and working with colleagues to develop strategies to build prospect pipelines
• Experience working for a charity, NGO, private or public entity with knowledge of Trusts & Foundations, Statutory & Institutional, Major Donor, Corporate.
• Core IT skills (Microsoft Office, advanced internet search skills, Google Alerts etc.) including database usage (ideally Raiser's Edge) to record and analyse data
• Ability to analyse and interpret large amounts of complex information and summarise in a clear and concise way for other stakeholders
• Excellent verbal communication and writing skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Further Information

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Flexible working: Post-covid, we are giving our staff the choice to decide where they want to work for 80% of their week, with the other 20% of their week being office-based. See our Benefits page for more.

ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from black, Asian, and minority ethnic (BAME) candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our organisation.

Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in the UK.

What Works for Children’s Social Care is looking to recruit a Research Associate to work in our research team. This role will work particularly on the team’s growing portfolio of projects, including randomised controlled trials in children’s social care. This research aims to help us to understand how best to support social workers and young people in contact with the care system, from the point of contact and referral, all the way through to foster care and adoption.

Among other responsibilities, the role will include:

• Research design. The Research Associate will take the lead in designing robust evaluations to help establish the impact of interventions in children’s social care. This will include through experimental and quasi-experimental approaches.
• Research management and implementation. The research Associate will  manage the implementation of the research. This covers project management, participant selection and recruitment, data protection compliance, keeping project leads up to date, and escalating concerns as appropriate.
• Coding and statistical analysis. The research Associate will be required, with guidance and support, to conduct appropriate coding and statistical analysis to cover the live-cycle of a project. This includes conducting power calculations, randomisation, and then cleaning analysing large and complex data sets.
• Capacity building. The Research Associate will work with partner organisations, as well as internally within What Works for Children’s Social Care, to build capacity in research design, implementation, and analysis through collaborative working and through training.

While we would expect the Research Associate to take the lead on specific projects in these areas, they will also receive adequate support from Senior Researcher throughout each project. 

Legal Adviser or Policy Adviser - Death Penalty (sabbatical cover) - Fixed Term Contract from 20 September 2021 to 1 April 2022 (6.5 months)

Location: London

Amnesty International is seeking a Legal Adviser or Policy Adviser to join a team dedicated to the abolition of the death penalty. This role is a fixed term contract to cover for a sabbatical leave.

About the role:

As Legal Adviser or Policy Adviser on death penalty you will work closely with country and thematic researchers, advocates, media officers and campaigners in the International Secretariat and Sections/Structures working towards the abolition of the death penalty. In coordination with the relevant country teams you will research and produce sections of Amnesty's flagship annual 'Global Report on Death Sentences and Executions' focusing on Sub-Saharan Africa and MENA, contribute to related media assets and help with the overall report production process. You will maintain a comprehensive overview of trends and developments on the death penalty and relevant specialist subjects in Sub-Saharan Africa and MENA, including the verification and analysis of death penalty statistics. You will lead or contribute to Amnesty International's research, advocacy and campaigning activities in Sub-Saharan Africa and MENA, as well as global advocacy initiatives including at the United Nations human rights institutions in Geneva, aimed at the eventual abolition of the death penalty. You will provide law and policy advice to Amnesty International's International Secretariat and the broader movement on specified areas of human rights and related positions of the organisation, with a focus on the death penalty. You will also represent Amnesty International in national and international forums relevant to the death penalty, and act as a media spokesperson where required. Please see to the job description for more information.

Depending on the post-holder's background and experience, the position will be one of Legal Adviser or Policy Adviser.

About you:

You have extensive knowledge of international human rights law and standards, with a particular emphasis on application of these standards to the death penalty, gained through professional experience and relevant academic qualifications. You have demonstrated experience in research on human rights issues, in particular as they relate to the death penalty or other criminal justice issues. You have demonstrated drafting and analytical skills, e.g. through experience in the application of international human rights law, with a view to deliver high-quality and accessible content. Experience in advocacy towards the abolition of the death penalty or related issues is an additional advantage.

You have an excellent ability to plan and prioritize work, including when under pressure, and to ensure deadlines are met. You have an excellent ability to write clearly and concisely, without need for significant editorial revision, with outstanding written and verbal English. In addition, the ability to work to a high professional level in French or Arabic is a significant advantage. Excellent ability to work collaboratively internally and externally with others, including with people from different backgrounds, is critical. Applications from those with lived experience of human rights abuses and violations, including discrimination and marginalisation, are encouraged.

Please see to the job description for more information.

About us:

Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people standing for human rights. Our aim is simple: an end of human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, freedom and truth wherever they're denied. We are a global movement of 7 million people in more than 190 countries who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We have more than 2 million members and supporters who drive forward our fight for rights and more than 5 million activists who strengthen our calls for justice. And whether we're applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we're all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.

Focus on Labour Exploitation (FLEX) is a research and policy organisation working towards an end to labour exploitation. FLEX seeks to achieve this vision through the prevention of labour abuses, protection of the rights of those affected or at risk of exploitation and by promoting best practice responses to labour exploitation through research and evidence-based advocacy. FLEX is a small organisation that packs a big punch in terms of policy change and influencing.

About the role:

FLEX is looking for a passionate advocate with a strong policy background and a good grasp of the UK political system and demonstrable experience building relationships with key decision makers in FLEX’s field of work. Ideally, you will have expertise or a strong interest in one of the following areas in related fields: Parliamentary advocacy and legislative change, global supply chains governance, European and/or global policy platforms and tools.

You will work closely with FLEX's staff across all roles to help ensure FLEX’s policy, communications and networking activity is delivered to high standards.  In this role, you will work to build networks and contacts across the NGO sector, with academics and key media contacts in order to communicate FLEX’s message through a range of mediums and means. Above all this role requires someone with real passion and commitment to FLEX’s work to end labour exploitation and an excitement for working in a small, dynamic team.

We encourage applications from people who identify as part of marginalised communities.

If you are disabled or become disabled, we encourage you to tell us about your condition so that we can consider what reasonable adjustments or support may be appropriate at the interview and task stage.

Hours: 30 hours per week (4 days per week, with flexibility to accommodate childcare responsibilities)

Deadline for applications: 18th April 2021

Interviews: Week commencing 26th April 2021

6 months Fixed Term Contract 

Part Time-21hrs per week 

Location: Currently homeworking. Our offices are based in Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds, London and Manchester 

Starting salary: £34,190 to £39,270 FTE ( Actual salary: £20,514 to £23,562 per annum) 

We are looking for a flexible self-starter who eagerly seeks new avenues for growth and pipeline development to join our Major Partnerships Team as our Prospect Research Officer. This new role is initially a 6mth fixed term contract focussing on responsibility of the delivery of wealth screening and then has potential of becoming a permanent role. 

As the climate emergency continues, Friends of the Earth knows we need to campaign more fiercely than ever to protect people and planet. As a global, grassroots organisation, we have a network of over 250 climate action groups in across England, Wales and Northern Ireland alone, each seeking to ensure bold decisions are taken at the local and national levels. To carry out our ambitious plans, we are looking to grow our income streams by creating stronger connections with our supporters.

The main purpose of the Prospect Research Officer will be to establish prospect research processes, helping colleagues across the team to identify and manage our donor pipelines. As our Prospect Research Officer, you will help to inform decisions on the prioritisation and make-up of donor portfolios and input into strategies for approaches. 

Solid experience of carrying out prospect research, developing and implementing a successful prospect research programme is essential. You will also need to demonstrate the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels. 

For more information, please refer to the Job Description. 

Closing date: Sunday 18th April (23:59) 

In return we offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and are especially keen to encourage applications from people currently under-represented in the environment movement. 

Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all. 

To manage our client's campaigns to position the REC and our members favourably with policy makers and influencers.

Client Details

Membership body

Description

• To draft (or manage the drafting as appropriate) our client's position on key policy developments
• To support the development, monitoring and delivery of stakeholder engagement plans that meet campaign objectives.
• To deliver campaigns, as set out in the strategy and annual business plan, report back on progress and evaluate performance to identify areas for continuous improvement.
• To manage direct reports within the campaigns team, ensuring clarity of objectives in campaign plans and performance in line with business goals and behaviours.
• To build relationships and represent the REC with policy makers and influencers relevant to our client's campaign objectives.
• To manage our client's Employment Policy Committee (EPC)- as a key mechanism for engaging with members, ensuring their voice and input is represented in campaign work.

Profile

Essential

• Experience of public affairs /government campaign management in a private or not-for-profit environment
• Excellent presentation and verbal and written communication skills
• Influence and lobbying skills with policy makers and stakeholders
• Project management capabilities - capable of writing and delivering on a campaign plan
• Stakeholder engagement and networking credentials
• Team management skills

Desirable

• Network of contacts, relevant to the sector or able to provide evidence of how to develop a network
• An understanding of what motivates people to get involved in a campaign, and using that skill to engage members and bring in potential members
• An understanding of employment and recruitment policy issues

Job Offer

Up to 45k

Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.

At this time of national crisis, your skills are needed more than ever. Citizens Advice are looking for a user researcher to join our mission and help the most vulnerable.

In these unprecedented times, Citizens Advice are at the frontline of helping people to face the challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic. Our digital services are seeing record-breaking demand, with 2.2 million people seeking advice from our website. Our teams are working hard to provide the best advice for people in difficult situations. We’re responding rapidly to people’s changing needs, and helping those who need us most.

Citizens Advice is focused on delivering better services using the best technology and design, all informed by people’s needs. Our team’s mission is to understand people’s problems and provide accessible support to meet their needs through multi-channel products and services.

As a user researcher at Citizens Advice, you’ll be passionate about using data and research to help your team design products and services that work across multiple channels, devices, browsers and platforms. You’ll be an active member of the user research team; contributing to high-quality research, sharing your skills and learning from others.

You’re comfortable designing and delivering research using a range of qualitative and quantitative methodologies.

You’ll work with product managers, designers and developers in an agile environment. You’ll have access to the latest equipment needed to do your best work; including MacBooks, Google Suite, and software for remote and in-person research.

We're looking for someone passionate about using research to make sure we design services and products that enable our network of over 300 local offices to help the most vulnerable find a way forward. Our products will impact people’s everyday lives. It’s an exciting thing to be part of. We need you.

For more information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 14/04/2021

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.

The British Academy – the UK’s national academy for the humanities and social sciences – is seeking a Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, to join our Research Funding team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for advising on and delivering the monitoring and evaluation requirements of the Research Funding team, to work with and advise other Academy teams including the International team and Policy team on their monitoring and evaluation requirements, and to contribute to wider Academy work on the development and delivery of monitoring and evaluation activities, outputs and plans, with a focus on diversity and equal opportunities.

This is a great opportunity to be at the heart of the Academy as it goes through a period of ambitious strategic transformation.

The British Academy offers 42 days of annual holiday (including bank holidays), attractive benefits (including a defined benefit pension scheme) and one of the best locations in London.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion statement 

As a key part of our People Strategy, the British Academy is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, promoting equal opportunity, and addressing under-representation.  We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We will make reasonable adjustments to support disabled job applicants and offer an interview to those meeting the minimum selection criteria.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website by clicking the apply button.

Closing date: 12pm (GMT) on Friday, 23 April 2021.

Interview date: Week commencing, 10 May 2021

We have a new opportunity for someone to join our team and get stuck into researching what our Wandsworth community need from their health and social care services and capturing their experiences of trying to access services.

Are you someone who has experience and skills in service user research and engaging with a diverse range of people across community groups? Would you like to make a real difference to how health and social care services provide what local people need?

We are looking for a flexible and proactive new colleague with skills and experience in research, community workshops and working with volunteers. As the Project Officer you will be planning, organising and co-ordinating people’s feedback through a variety of projects that often require collaboration across our organisation and with other organisations.

ONLY COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Find out more by reading our Role Description and Person Specification.

Position:               Research and Learning Officer (Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning)

Location:               London, U.K. or Washington, D.C., U.S.

Status:                  Full-time, permanent

Reports to:               Director, Policy and Research

Salary range:           £49,000-£52,000 for UK-based role; $70,000-$74,200 for US-based role

Deadline to apply:  May 5, 2021

I. Position Summary

The Research and Learning Officer (Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning - MEL) leads Malala Fund’s advocacy MEL function and supports country partners in the preparation and implementation of surveys and associated data analysis and reporting in support of MEL and wider primary research objectives. As a core member of the Advocacy department, the Research and Learning Officer (MEL) will contribute to the enhancement and measurement of the organisation’s advocacy impact through: supporting the development and implementation of advocacy MEL processes and tools; guiding internal learning on advocacy approaches and supporting the effective use of primary data to inform Malala Fund’s advocacy.

 

II. Responsibilities 

Development and Implementation of MEL Processes and Tools

●   In close collaboration with Malala Fund’s Strategy and Learning Unit, designs MEL frameworks for Malala Fund’s global and national advocacy initiatives, aligned with wider organisational and Programmes MEL frameworks.

●   Develops and provides orientation on a suite of tools to support advocacy MEL data collection by Malala Fund staff, consultants and grantees.

●   Supports Malala Fund grantees in populating and using the MEL data management system for advocacy initiatives, troubleshooting and providing technical support when necessary.

●   Designs and implements After Action Reviews, quarterly reviews and annual reviews with staff and grantees to capture major global and national advocacy achievements and facilitate learning for future advocacy initiatives and Malala Fund’s overall advocacy approach.

●   Supports colleagues in the Strategy and Learning Unit with implementation of external evaluations and internal assessments as needed.

 

Using Primary Data for Advocacy Impact

●   Working closely with the Research Officer, assists country partners and grantees in undertaking primary research to inform advocacy products and messaging, including: survey preparation, survey implementation and data analysis.

●   Works closely with colleagues in the Policy and Research unit and Communications department to present primary data in reports and other products that further Malala Fund’s advocacy objectives.

●   Assesses and articulates progress towards advocacy objectives to internal and external stakeholders through regular reports and other platforms, presenting MEL data to Malala Fund staff and grantees in accessible and visually appealing ways.

●   Creates and implements advocacy performance dashboards for Malala Fund management to use for decision-making.

Organisational Culture

●   Upholds the values of Malala Fund.

●   Actively contributes to making Malala Fund a diverse and equitable workplace through inclusive practice and openness to different perspectives, cultures and ideas.

●   Maintains behaviour and conduct that uphold the highest standards for safeguarding, professionally and personally.

●   Acts as a role model for a ‘learning organisation’ culture by seeking insight and using problems as opportunities to learn.

 

III.  Skills, Knowledge and Experience

 

Essential

●   Bachelor's degree in a related field or demonstrable equivalent professional experience.

●   Demonstrable experience of leading qualitative primary research and confidence with research and fieldwork techniques.

●   Significant experience in advocacy MEL within a social development context.

●   Skills in data collation, analysis, visualisation and creation of internal and external reports.

●   Experience supporting teams in implementing advocacy MEL tools and processes.

●   Solid problem-solving skills with high attention to detail, accuracy and quality.

●   Strong commitment to Malala Fund’s mission, purpose and values.

●   Strong commitment to gender equality, anti-racism, anti-discrimination, decolonisation and social justice.

●   Strong commitment to professional development and continued learning.

●   Excellent team player with ability to work independently and in collaboration with colleagues at all levels across departments and external stakeholders.

 

Desirable:

●   Experience with feminist MEL and/or particpatory research.

●   Experience in designing and implementing MEL plans, tools and processes for global and national advocacy initiatives highly preferred.

●   Experience in designing and managing advocacy performance dashboards.

●   Experience with advocacy implementation in the Global South, with a special emphasis on candidates with lived experience in one of Malala Fund’s programme countries.

Note: This position is eligible for immigration sponsorship in the U.K.

IV. About Malala Fund

 

Registered as a public charity in the U.K. and U.S., Malala Fund is working toward a world where all girls can learn for 12 years and lead without fear. We advocate for resources and policy changes needed to give all girls a secondary education. The girls we serve have high goals for themselves — and we have high expectations for leaders who can help them. We invest in developing country education leaders and frontline organizations — the people who best understand girls in their communities — in regions where most girls are missing out on secondary school. We amplify girls’ voices. Malala Fund is building a movement of young education activists who, like Malala, speak truth to power around the world.

V. How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter through the application link by 05 May 2021. 

Please note that due to the very high number of applications we receive when positions are posted, we are only able to respond directly to candidates with whom we wish to move forward in the interview process. Malala Fund’s deadline for internal applications is 10 days from a vacancy’s posting date. If an internal applicant is selected, this position may close prematurely.

Malala Fund is an inclusive organisation and welcomes applications from under-represented and intersectional groups including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities. We are seeking people from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identities, to provide a wide range of experience, ideas, views and insights into the strategy, policies, culture and ambitions of Malala Fund.

Malala Fund is committed to ensuring the safety of those involved in our work. Our first priority is protecting everyone who comes in direct or indirect contact with our organisation. Malala Fund has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and exploitation by any of our staff, representatives or partners. We commit to ensuring that those who work with Malala Fund or on our behalf are able to work in an environment that is free from harm. To this end, Malala Fund reserves the right to conduct background checks on prospective and current employees.

A health and social care charity are looking for an Outreach and Research Project Officer. The main purpose of the role is to bring effective support to the Healthwatch Manager and Healthwatch Team in the delivery of Healthwatch outcomes and wider organisational objectives. Specifically, by undertaking such action as to; plan, organise and co-ordinate our gathering of local people's feedback and experiences of health and social care services, using a variety of methods. The post holder will capture and analyse the experiences gathered and will be responsible for drafting and finalising reports on findings.

Key responsibilities

To prepare and undertake visits to health and social care services by researching and reading background information about the service being visited or topic being researched.
To plan and co-ordinate the setting up of engagement/workshop events or research interviews and other aspects of the project, face to face and using digital means. To assist other colleagues with their outreach and information and signposting as necessary.
To give presentations to introduce us and our work and encourage people to share their views.
To set up information capture on our online survey system and paper based.
To undertake online and other feasible engagement activities, events and visits to physical locations (subject to safety and practical considerations).
To capture service user experience via online and telephone methods.
To process feedback data using our online survey data entry system.
To collate and analyse our data to produce findings and recommendations for a final report. Identifying trends and opportunities.
To manage and co-ordinate the input and involvement of volunteers in tasks, such as report writing volunteers and outreach volunteers.
Answering questions from members of the public about health and social care services available and signposting to information.
To assist the wider team and organisation's projects, including undertaking any other, short term activities as requested by the senior management team and providing support and cover for colleagues (where appropriate).
Ensure that all activities are carried out with due regard to the law and to WCA policies and procedures.

Person specification
Knowledge and understanding of health and social care service provision.
Proven proactive project planning, organisation and co-ordination abilities, ensuring deadlines are met. Adept at organising and communicating progress.
Proven experience of co-ordinating, liaising, negotiating, and working with others (staff, volunteers and others outside of organisation) to achieve deadlines and ensure updates on progress are communicated.
Proven demonstration of good communication skills and the ability to talk and listen to people from all walks of life, from encouraging a wide section of individuals from our community to encourage people to take part in our surveys to speaking to and influencing senior people to engage with our work and act on our findings.
Experience in community/service user research or engagement.
Proven experience in collecting qualitative interview responses accurately and representing views shared without judgement.
Proven experience in collating and analysing information from various sources and interviews with service users to produce a report summarising patient experience and views.

Closing date: Wednesday 14th April 2021