Research Project Coordinator/Project Officer (REPRESA project, School of Geographical Sciences)
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Position Overview & Specifications
This is a vacancy for a Project Coordinator grade H / Project Officer grade I. The grade will be dependent on candidate experience.
The University of Bristol seeks to employ a 3-year Project Coordinator/Officer on the REPRESA project ‘REsilience and PReparedness to tropical cyclones across Southern Africa’ that is starting in April 2023. This work is funded by the CLARE programme. CLARE is a partnership between the FCDO and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC). The project is co-led by the the Global Change Institute, University of the Witwatersrand, Bristol University and the Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique.
The REPRESA Project Coordinator/Officer will coordinate the project, ensuring it is well managed and delivered to a high standard. The role will develop and manage relationships with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of REPRESA project outputs, proactively maintaining links including with key stakeholders in southern Africa.
What will you be doing?Support staff in the project management of major project activities, including: day to day administration; management and delivery of work plans; monitoring of budgets; quality assurance (QA); communication and relationship management supporting project meetings and coordinating meetings.
You should apply ifThe role requires a high degree of personal initiative and excellent communication skills. You will need to have previous experience in supporting or managing research projects.
Additional informationFor informal enquiries, contact: Elizabeth Kendon elizabeth.kendon@metoffice.gov.uk, Lauren Brown lauren.bratby@bristol.ac.uk
We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.
The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.Available documents
- Further Particulars - School of Geographical Sciences 22-23.pdf
- SUPP109448 Research Project Officer JD.pdf
- SUPP109448 Project Coordinator JD.pdf
JOB NUMBER
SUPP109448
CONTRACT TYPE/WORK PATTERN
Open ended / Part time
CLOSING DATE
23 Feb 2023
FACULTY/DIVISION
Faculty of Science
SALARY
£31,411- £39,745 pro rata per annum
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Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
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