Senior Programme Manager, SDG Impact Lab

Job title:

Senior Programme Manager, SDG Impact Lab

Company

University of Oxford

Job description

Oxford Department of International Development, Queen Elizabeth House, 3 Mansfield Road, Oxford OX1 3TB.The Oxford Department of International Development (ODID) is seeking to recruit a Senior Programme Manager who will work as part of the SDG Impact Lab.The SDG Impact Lab was created in 2021 to enable graduate students from Oxford University to collaborate with external partners to deliver the UN Sustainable Development Goals. It does this by selecting graduate students to participate in an innovative eight-week training programme followed by the opportunity to undertake a research project with one of our programme partners. Current and previous partners include easyJet holidays, BMW Group Oxford, Rosberg Philanthropies and the United Nations World Tourism Organisation.This new role is an exciting opportunity to manage the delivery of our 2025 partnership programmes. It will involve working closely with both the partners and students to deliver high quality impact research projects.The Senior Programme Manager will work under the direction of the Lab’s Chief Operating Officer and in consultation with the two Lab co-founders and directors. The role will also involve the supervision of Project Coordinators who will provide additional support for the student projects.The successful candidate will have the ability to establish positive, collaborative working relationships, with evidence of managing senior level client relationships as well as developing a strong rapport with the Lab’s cohort of graduate Fellows. They will also have strong project management skills, including the ability to plan programme and project timelines and prioritise tasks, as well as coordinate multiple internal and external stakeholders. As the Lab builds its network of partners, this role will also provide business development support to the senior management team, requiring strong communication skills and attention to detail when preparing proposals.This post is offered full time (flexibility of 0.8 FTE depending on appointee’s availability) and fixed-term until 31 October 2025At ODID we embrace and cherish our differences, and endeavour to be considerate and welcoming of all. You are most welcome at ODID, without the need to hide any part of who you are. We acknowledge societal inequalities and how these affect us, and those around us, personally and professionally. We hold an Athena Swan bronze award in recognition of our efforts to introduce organisational and cultural changes which promote equality, cherish diversity and create a better working environment for all. We are also taking active steps to promote race equality and reduce the risk of bias and discrimination. We work together to enrich, fortify and grow our community and dedicate our combined efforts to teaching and research to increase our impact and influence in development debates at the national and global level. We encourage all eligible candidates to apply for our vacancies and join us in pursuing our goals.Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application.Only applications received before 12 midday on Monday 25th November 2024 can be considered.Contact Person: HR TeamClosing Date & Time: 25-Nov-2024 12:00Contact Email:£48,235 to £57,255. STANDARD GRADE 8

Expected salary

£48235 – 57255 per year

Location

Oxford

Job date

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 05:43:13 GMT

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