Lecturer/Senior Lecturer University of East London

University of East London -School of Psychology

Salary in the range £36,556 to £47,933 p.a. incl.

The University of East London is a dynamic and rapidly expanding university in the heart of Europe’s largest regeneration area and adjacent to the site of the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics. UEL is in the top 10 of modern universities for research in the most recent RAE exercise.

Our School of Psychology has an excellent record in undergraduate and postgraduate professional training in both Psychology and associated areas such as counselling, coaching and guidance. We have thriving research groups in Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Health and Social Psychology, Psychology and Social Change, Developmental Psychology, Applied and Professional Psychology, Learning and Teaching and rapidly expanding knowledge transfer and consultancy activities. 

We are seeking a new colleague to contribute to both undergraduate and postgraduate provision in the areas of individual differences and research methods. You will have a first degree in Psychology, relevant postgraduate training and an established expertise in individual differences. A relevant publication profile is essential and evidence of successfully securing external funding to support research is particularly welcome.

To obtain further details about this vacancy please visit our website at http://jobs.uel.ac.uk (reference number012a2013).  The closing date for applications is 5^th April 2013 and interviews will be held week commencing29th April 2013.

CVs without completed application forms will not be accepted.

We are working actively to improve the diversity of our staff

Finance Manager

Accounting for International Development primarily source volunteer accountants for charities across Africa, Asis and South America but we do also handle a small number of paid roles.

Our partner is a well-known international children’s charity that operates all over the developing world.

They are looking for a Finance Manager to be based in London with 30% global travel. £36-40K.

This will be a management role that involves financial management capacity building, budgeting and reporting, statutory financial audits, IFRS conversion, and learning regional tax laws.

Candidate:

Essential • Degree or equivalent • Qualification from a recognised accounting institute • Demonstrable financial analysis and forecasting ability • Experienced in multi-currency accounting and reporting • Working knowledge of internal/external audit practises • Experienced in financial coaching • Working knowledge of various accounting software • Knowledge and/or experience of working for an NGO or international charity • Understanding of issues in international development

Desirable • Conversational French (speaking & reading) • Working knowledge of current charity accounting requirements and practise • Experience of working with institutions/trusts e.g. DfID, EU, Comic Relief etc • Experience of working with Quickbooks accounts package • Moderate (conversational) level in written French

How to apply:

Please apply through our website www.afid.org.uk or ring us on 0208 742 7000 for more information.

PhD in Host/Parasite Dynamics and Infectious Disease Epidemiology

PhD in Host/Parasite Dynamics and Infectious Disease Epidemiology

Institute of Zoology, ZSL and the University of Edinburgh

An exciting opportunity investigating the host/parasite dynamics and spatial ecology of infectious disease is available through a NERC CASE studentship awarded to the Institute of Zoology (IoZ).The study system is based on the Isle of Rum, the jewel of Scotland’s Inner Hebrides, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Area of Conservation. The system itself involves an amphibian host (the palmate newt, Lissotriton helveticus) and a mesomycetozoan parasite that is causing mortality of newts on the island. The candidate will be expected to utilize and expand on existing data regarding the spatial distribution and prevalence of disease, but we seek a candidate who will develop her or his novel, independent ideas and specific research topics. The potential scope of the project is broad: while it will certainly involve substantial fieldwork on Rum, the capacity exists to support experimental, molecular, pathological and theoretical investigations.

We seek a highly motivated candidate with exceptional qualifications, preferably with some experience in research. Evidence of skills relevant to the project, including experience with spatial epidemiology, experiments examining host/parasite interactions and modelling infectious disease dynamics, will have bearing on the selection process. Our primary goal is to find a candidate with a desire to perform academic research to the highest standards and strong evidence of commitment to this. The degree awarding institution will be the University of Edinburgh. The candidate will have the ability to be based at the Zoological Society of London’s IoZ or The University of Edinburgh’s Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies (R(D)SVS), but would be expected to spend time at both institutions. The IoZ is internationally recognized for conservation science with a strong commitment to wildlife disease research. Basic research on the infectious diseases of amphibians at the IoZ influences conservation policy at the national and international level. R(D)SVS is the UK’s top ranked UK-based Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons-accredited veterinary school with proven excellence in research on infectious diseases. The CASE partner for the project is Amphibian and Reptile Conservation, the UK’s leading amphibian and reptile conservation organisation.

Candidates must submit a cover letter of research interests, curriculum vitae and contact details of 2 referees by email to Dr. Trent Garner ( trent.garner@ioz.ac.uk ). We expect to interview for the position on or near March 7th. According to NERC guidelines applicants must be either UK or from elsewhere in the EU citizens. EU applicants who have not spent the previous 3 years resident in the UK are eligible for a fees-only award and must cover their own living expenses.

Closing date for applications: 24th February 2013

Senior Manager, Network Regulation Policy

£43,600 - £69,700 p.a. (dependent on skills and expertise) - Band DLondon SW1

£41,200 - £64,000 p.a. (dependent on skills and expertise) - Band DGlasgow

Specific Minimum Qualifications and Expertise

Essential

• A degree or equivalent qualification, or evidence of equivalent intellectual ability.
• Proven ability to develop and analyse complex concepts and communicate them effectively, with excellent drafting and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrable ability in the delivery of key projects to challenging timescales.
• Effective influencing skills and the ability to think strategically.
• Ability to work constructively with others, as part of a team, and to value the contributions of others.
• Expertise in standard Microsoft Office packages.

Desirable (but not essential)

• Demonstrable understanding  of regulation or the energy sector.
• Proven capability in the management and development of others.

Purpose

You will lead, or be an integral part of the development of workable solutions, in high profile policy areas such as assessing submissions from network companies, influencing the development and the implementation of European policy, and reviewing the approach to network charging.

The team’s work plays a key role in ensuring that appropriate regulatory arrangements are in place to provide safe, secure, high quality network services at value for money, to existing and future consumers.

Key Outputs and Deliverables

The work is likely to include elements of the following:-

• To manage projects related to policy development and/or implementation. To lead or contribute to a range of issues in network regulation, such as assessment of network planning and investment efficiency,  European policy, incentives, code modifications, network charging and access arrangements.
• To contribute to the development and implementation of wider policy areas and to present policy recommendations to senior management on regulatory issues relating to energy networks, both in the GB and European context.
• To prepare major policy documents, impact assessments and decision letters relating to the regulation of transmission.
• To act as a leading representative for Ofgem at external meetings, conferences and events explaining Ofgem’s policy, including convening and chairing workshops and workgroups, when necessary.
• To lead and manage consultancy input.
• To lead, motivate and develop members of a team.

Key Stakeholder Relationships

• Develop relationships with external contacts (including network operators, wider industry and Government, European stakeholders, consumers and customer groups), ensuring Ofgem policy is well represented and understood.
• Build relationships with staff and senior management, both within Ofgem’s Smarter Grids and Governance divisions and more widely across Ofgem, providing advice and input into various work strands.
• Represent Ofgem’s policy at external meetings and feedback to others in Ofgem.
• Liaise with colleagues within Ofgem, providing support for various work streams.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for high quality and timely analysis of policy options and recommendations.
• Responsible for ensuring that major policy projects are progressed in a timely manner.
• Responsible for managing consultant input into project work.
• Potentially responsible for managing and developing a team (including undertaking performance appraisals).

Closing date: 9am, 21 January 2013Ref: OFG 981

Download the Band D PDF - Click here to apply for this job

OFGEM Vacancies JAN 2013

The closing dates are stated on each individual vacancy and may differ, from role to role. Sifting dates and interview dates can be found below for most roles. However, for roles with different closing dates to those listed, interview dates will be provided to shortlisted candidates at a later date.

If you are interested in applying for more than one role, a separate application will be needed for each role you apply for.

Please keep looking at this site for more roles, as they become available.

Phase 20
Closing date for receipt of applications: 9am, Monday 21 January 2013.
The sifting dates will be: 21 January – 1 February 2013
The interview dates will be: 11 February – 22 February 2013

If you are interested in applying for more than one role, a separate application will be needed for each role you apply for.

Please keep looking at this site for more roles, as they become available.

• Head: Europe & Wholesale Markets - Band E | Ref: OFG 985
• Head: Wholesale Markets (Cross Fuel) - Band E | Ref: OFG 982
• Senior Programme Manager - Band E | Ref: OFG 975
• Head of Retail Market Analysis - Band E | Ref: OFG 973
• Senior Manager, Financial Analysis - Band D | Ref: OFG 983
• Senior Manager, Electricity Distribution Costs & Outputs - Band D | Ref: OFG 984
• Senior Manager, Network Regulation Policy - Band D | Ref: OFG 981
• Senior Manager, European Electricity Transmission Policy - Band D | Ref: OFG 974
• Senior Manager – European Electricity Transmission Policy - Band D | Ref: OFG 976
• Senior Manager – Renewable Schemes - Band D | Ref: OFG 992
• Manager, Regulatory Finance - Band C | Ref: OFG 979
• Information Security Analyst - Band C | Ref: OFG 986
• Policy Analyst, Smarter Markets Strategy - Band C | Ref: OFG 980
• Junior Graphic Designer - Band B | Ref: OFG 977
• Communications Officer - Band B | Ref: OFG 978
• Policy Analyst - Band B | Ref: OFG 987
• Partner, Transmission - Ref: QOFY

University of Essex Santander Masters Scholarship for Computer Sciences 2013

Duration: 1 year full-time

Overview

Ten scholarships of £5,000 each, funded by Santander Group, are available for taught Masters study at Essex for 2013-14. The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit, to students who would not otherwise be able to take up a place at Essex. Applicants must reside in one of the following "Santander Universidades" countries:

Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Germany, Mexico, Peru, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Russia, Singapore, Spain, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela.

Further information and how to apply

Applicants must hold an offer of admission to a one year full time Masters programme in any subject by the closing date of 31 May 2013; the offer can be unconditional or conditional. Application forms and further details are available on our website.  Applications will only be submitted to the selection panel if the applicant meets the eligibility criteria and holds an offer of study for a taught postgraduate place by the closing date of 31 May 2013. We will use the information you provided on your original course application and your scholarship application to select the successful scholars. The final selection is made by a panel of academic and administrative staff of the University of Essex. Successful candidates will be notified by 1 August 2013.

More details of the scholarships, including the terms and conditions, are available at:http://www.essex.ac.uk/studentfinance/pg/university_support/scholarships_santander.aspx

Information about studying at the University of Essex and details of how to apply can be found by clicking the Apply link below.

There may be other sources of funding depending on your circumstances so please check our scholarship finder.

All enquiries about funding and scholarships should be sent to scholarships@essex.ac.uk.

Founded nearly 50 years ago, the University of Essex is ranked ninth in the UK for research excellence, following the most recent Research Assessment Exercise. This allows us to offer world-class supervision and training opportunities, with our research students working at the heart of our internationally-acknowledged and well-connected research community. We are also one of the world's most internationally diverse universities, with more than one third of our 11,000 students coming from outside the UK, thus creating a diverse social and academic learning experience for all.

DFID Entry Scheme for Advisers (DESA)

Would you like to help DFID rise to the challenge of reducing world poverty and do all that we can to achieve the Millennium Development Goals?

DFID is pleased to announce a new DFID Entry Scheme for Advisers (DESA). This is a great opportunity to join DFID and launch a career in development as an adviser.
The purpose of this new scheme is to grow technical advisory talent in-house.  If successful, DESA will provide you with a valuable development opportunity and quality work experience designed to develop your technical and adviser skills across a broad range of areas. At the end of a three year placement DESA will have a pipeline of people with the right mix of operational experience and policy competence to function effectively as A2L/A2 advisers. 
The 2013 Scheme will open for applications on 17 December.

Places are available in the following cadres in 2013:

Climate and Environment, Education, Evaluation, Governance, Humanitarian, Infrastructure, Livelihoods, Private Sector Development  and Social Development.

The scheme is looking for people with:

• Talent, commitment and a passion for development; a willingness and ability to work in countries where DFID posts prove consistently difficult to fill.
• A relevant postgraduate qualification (Master’s Degree, PhD) or equivalent.
• Relevant work experience, preferably though not always essentially, in development. 2 to 3 years of work experience is expected.

Successful DESA candidates will be engaged on three year Fixed Term Development Contracts. The first year would be spent on a placement in the UK and subsequent two years in a placement overseas.

DFID is an equal opportunities employer and selection is on merit. To be eligible for the scheme you must be one of the following;

• a UK national
• a national of a member state of the European Economic Area (EEA)
• a Swiss national
• a Commonwealth citizen with an indefinite right to remain in the UK without employment restrictions

We welcome applications from anyone meeting the eligibility requirements of the DESA scheme.  Please go to: www.civilservice.gov.uk/jobs to see full details, download an application pack and submit your application.

Closing date for applications: 12 Midnight UK time on 25 January 2013

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Direct Marketing and Events Executive

Background & Description of the role War Child’s mission is to support and strengthen the protective environment for children who, as a result of conflict, live with a combination of insecurity, poverty and exclusion. Over the next five years War Child will develop its organisational capability to benefit, directly and indirectly, 10% of the most marginalised children, living in ten of the worst conflict affected countries in the world. War Child will campaign to persuade decision makers to begin allocating the level of financial and political commitment needed to reduce the number of children dying and suffering from the effects of war.

The newly created Direct Marketing and Events Executive’s role is crucial for our award-winning, creative Fundraising Division, in helping to raise funds to enable rapid growth and expansion of our impact. In preparing for the next stage of our growth we are looking to increase and diversify our income in a sustainable way. This will include a major focus on the acquisition and retention of individual donors. Our Syria Appeal launched in 2012 and kicked off War Child’s new individual giving strategy to attract new committed supporters, to huge success. Alongside our committed givers we have a fantastic base of ‘Wacky Racers’ and community fundraisers that require support and care, and we wish to build on them. The Direct marketing and Events Executive’s role will encompass both of these fundraising income streams and support War Childs growth.

Contractual Terms

Position: Permanent Salary: £26,000 -29,000 p.a. (gross, dependent on experience) Working Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week. Travel: Possible travel to War Child overseas country offices Probation: 6 months Leave: 28 days pa, increasing by one day for each year’s service up to a maximum of 5 additional days Pension: Matching contribution to your private pension up to 5% of gross salary Benefits: As applicable as per War Child Benefit Policy

Essential Requirements

War Child’s office is a fun and lively environment made up of small group of extremely dedicated staff and volunteers. We’re looking for someone who can fit in well and bring their own personality and creativity to our fundraising and the wider charity.

Experience Proven track record in fundraising from individuals using a variety of direct marketing techniques Experienced in data selection and segmentation from a fundraising database Experience of undertaking complex projects independently and seeing projects through to completion Experience of working with CRM databases to record accurate and up to date information Experience of supporting events and/or community fundraisers

Education Educated to degree level or equivalent

Expertise IT literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Office and databases Excellent verbal and written communication, in particular copywriting for fundraising purposes Ability to proof artwork The ability to juggle a wide range of activities, prioritise own workload, deal with conflicting demands and meet tight deadlines Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively Confident in dealing with people at all levels and ability to influence Budget monitoring skills

Qualities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to deal with a variety of external stakeholders Results oriented and problem solving approach to work and challenges Ability to build effective working relationships Adaptable and flexible approach Able to understand international development and present War Child’s work with authority Enjoy working as part of a small team, often under pressure Willing to visit overseas projects and work occasional evenings and weekends (if required) Eligible to work in the UK and travel to the countries in which War Child operates

Desirable Marketing or Fundraising qualification Experience of setting up supporter care strategies for charity events fundraising and community fundraising Media buying Knowledge of laws relating to tax effective giving, gambling, direct debits and data protection

How to apply:

Download the Application Pack and complete the Application Form (Please note that individual CVs will not be accepted). Please submit all applications to Bolatito@warchild.org.uk. For more information visitwww.warchild.org.uk All completed application forms must reach War Child by midday on Mon 14th Jan 2012. Due to limited resources War Child, HR will contact only the shortlisted candidates First round interviews will be held during week commencing 21st Jan 2012. Second round interviews for selected candidates will be held during week commencing 28th Jan 2013. At the second interview, candidates will meet with some of the wider War Child programmes team and Any offer made post the second interview will be conditional on receipt of 3 favourable written references, (from your most recent employer, any other previous employer and a character reference). In case clarification is required post the receipt of complete reference forms, War Child reserves the right to call the referees. The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a CRB check, a medical check for overseas travel purposes, be compliant and sign up to War Child’s Child Protection Policy prior to a final offer being made. Start date: Mar 2013

Parliamentary Officer Scottish Government EU Office Brussels, Belgium

A full time vacancy as described below has arisen in the Scottish Government EU Office.

Any member of the three Missions, including spouses/partners, who wish to be considered for this post, should apply, in writing with full C.V., to the Recruitment Officer, CSB or to (brussels.recruitment@fco.gov.uk).

Parliamentary Officer

The Scottish Government EU Office assists Scottish Ministers and their officials in carrying out their EU related business and works closely with the UK’s Permanent Representation to the EU.

Main Role

• Following the work of the European Parliament, particularly in relation the Scottish Government’s EU priorities;
• Attending European Parliamentary meetings and providing reports for Scottish Ministers and officials;
• Building and maintaining positive links with MEPs and Parliamentary stakeholders;
• Supporting official and Ministerial visits to the European Parliament, including meetings with MEPs and Parliamentary staff;
• Working closely with UKRep’s Parliamentary section;
• Supporting the Scottish Governments EU Office’s work in raising Scotland’s profile in Europe.

Skills required

Essential

• Knowledge of the EU and particularly of the European Parliament;
• Ability to work with others in a team;
• Good drafting and report writing skills;
• Fluent written & spoken English;
• Ability to organise own workload and take responsibility for own work;
• Confident in communicating with people at all levels;
• Experience of developing and maintaining good working relationships with stakeholders.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Scotland, particularly current affairs, would be an advantage;
• Operational level written and spoken French (other European languages are an advantage).

This position will be filled on a 4 year fixed term contract.

Gross monthly salary: € 2286.10

Applications with a full CV in English should be sent to Recruitment Officer, CSB, Avenue d’Auderghem 10, 1040 Brussels (brussels.recruitment@fco.gov.uk) by Monday 26 November 2012.

It is intended that interviews will be held during December with a view to the successful applicant starting work in January, subject to administrative processes.

Only applicants called for interview will be contacted.

The British Missions in Brussels are an equal opportunities employer. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or physical disability. We aim to reflect the diversity of society.

GMSMe Grant Management System Manager – London

Integrity Action is an independent non-profit organization that works with governments, business, universities, and civil society to find practical solutions to making integrity work. For more information please visitwww.integrityaction.org

Integrity Action was founded in London in 2003 from the conviction that integrity offers the single largest opportunity for improvements in sustainable and equitable development worldwide. Integrity Action has raised over £10million for its work in the past seven years from a range of donors that include the Aga Khan Foundation, Canada International Development Agency (CIDA), Department for International Development (DFID), Ford Foundation (New York, Beijing, and Cairo), Hewlett Foundation, Netherlands Foreign Ministry, Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) and Open Society Foundations. Within three years we aim to double our annual income and to secure several long-term financial commitments to put the organisation on a stable financial footing.

We have circa 35 staff. Our main officers are in London and East Jerusalem; we also have full-time field presence in Amman, Bishkek, Jakarta, Monrovia, Nairobi, Ramallah and Yerevan. Integrity Action is looking for an organised, enthusiastic GMSMe specialist to work in our small but busy London-based office. You would be working alongside the London based Chief Operating Officer and other globally based finance team.

The role will involve management of the GMSMe helpdesk as well as supporting other project based finance activities (such as supporting financial audits) as well as general financial support to all staff. Responsibilities:

The GMSMe Specialist will contribute to the work of Integrity Action by assisting with the implementation and monitoring of all GMSMe financial programme and operational activities. Based in its office in London, key tasks of this position will include: GMSMe Training and Support • Plan, prepare and deliver a GMSMe training schedule for Integrity Action staff and consultants • Provide a GMS Helpdesk function within Tiri responding to ad hoc requests for help from staff and consultants • Review all old, active and new grants within GMS for accuracy, completeness and compliance with donor regulations. • Assist with donor reporting requirements • Assist the Chief Operating Officer and programme staff with GMS budget management including the setting up of FY2013 budgets, reconciling GMS budgets to donor contracts. • Carry out any other tasks that may be requested by the Chief Operating Officer to effectively use GMSMe within Integrity Action.

USE OF GMSMe is a necessity. Qualifications: • Proven experience with GMSMe financial grants management system. • A strong understanding of International Accounting Standards (IAS) and the differences between IAS and UK GAAP for Charities. • Strong technical ability and financial accounting skills • Minimum of 3 years of work experience in a related field; • Proven experience in financial management including understanding budgets, forecasting and reporting. • Ability to analyse data efficiently and concisely report findings to management and external stakeholders. • Ability to work well with people from various regions, cultures and contexts; • Fluency in English - both written and oral communication; • Attention to detail • Motivated and hard working • Good communication and interpersonal skills; • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software (especially MS Excel); • Available for some travel. • Fast learner, self-driven, open to new ideas and hardworking

Duty station: London, UK Working language: English Type of position: 40 hours a week Deadline for applications: 16th November 2012 Salary: £20,000-30,000

How to apply: 

How to apply: Applications: Please send your CV and a covering letter, to jobs@integrityaction.org with the subject title “GMS Specialist”, no later than 16th November 2012.

Senior Consultant Monitoring and Evaluation

Are you a highly experienced monitoring and evaluation specialist with international development experience? Are you interested in joining a team of social development professionals who are passionate about human rights and social justice and applying your skills in this context?

Social Development Direct (SDDirect) is a leading provider of social development consultancy and research services in international development. We are a niche consulting firm with a small in-house technical team and wider network of experienced independent consultants and researchers. We are committed to improving the quality and impact of development assistance and to the eradication of poverty, global inequality and injustice. We work towards this end by providing advice to governments, donors, NGOs, and the private sector.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior monitoring and evaluation specialist to join SDDirect’s London-based team of professional staff. Join us and you will provide leadership on monitoring and evaluation in the context of social change, and high-quality consultancy advice to a range of multinational, government and NGO clients working in international development. In doing so, you will demonstrate high levels of professionalism, strategic thinking and rigorous analytical skills. You will be a strong team player and have excellent client and partner relationship skills.

This post is London based. We offer a competitive salary package depending on experience, 25 days holiday with increasing allowance by year; pension available from 2013.

How to apply: 

Please download the attached document to view further information, including the job description and person specification. If you believe you meet the necessary criteria for this role, please send a cover letter and CV tojobs@sddirect.org.uk stating “In-house Senior M&E Consultant” in the subject line. Closing date for applications is Monday 12 November, 09.00 GMT.

Unfortunately due to the large number of applications we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates. We aim to notify shortlisted candidates week beginning 26 November 2012.

Consultant on Violence Against Women and Girls/Gender and Conflict

Are you a highly experienced violence against women and girls, or gender and conflict specialist? Are you interested in joining a team of social development professionals who are passionate about human rights and social justice?

Social Development Direct (SDDirect) is a leading provider of social development consultancy and research services in international development. We are a niche consulting firm with a small in-house technical team and wider network of experienced independent consultants and researchers. We are committed to improving the quality and impact of development assistance and to the eradication of poverty, global inequality and injustice. We work towards this end by providing advice to governments, donors, NGOs, and the private sector.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a leading violence against women and girls and/or gender and conflict specialist. Join us and you will lead the further development of our programme of work on violence against women and girls and gender and conflict, manage our growing portfolio of consultancy and research contracts, and provide high-quality consultancy advice to a range of multinational, government and NGO clients working in international development. To fulfil this role you will demonstrate high levels of professionalism, strategic thinking and rigorous analytical skills. You will be a strong team player and have excellent client and partner relationship skills.

We are looking for senior level candidates with extensive experience of:

• Working on violence against women and girls in international development at policy and
programme levels in a wide range of contexts;

• Providing tailored technical support to development assistance projects that seek to address different aspects of violence against women and girls, for example within the health, education or justice sectors;

• Gender analysis in conflict affected states and adopting gendered approaches to conflict prevention and peace building.

This post is London based. We offer a competitive salary package depending on experience, with 25 days holiday with increasing allowance by year; pension available from 2013.

How to apply: 

Please download the document attached to view further information, including the job description and person specification. If you believe you meet the necessary criteria for this role, please send a cover letter and CV tojobs@sddirect.org.uk stating “In-House Senior VAWG/Gender and Conflict Consultant” in the subject line. Closing date for applications is Friday 9 November 2012.

Unfortunately due to the large number of applications we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates. We aim to notify shortlisted candidates week beginning 26 November 2012.

Research Fellow in Comparative Law BIICL

The British Institute of International and Comparative Law

London, United Kingdom

The British Institute of International and Comparative Law is the foremost independent research and discussion body in the United Kingdom and one of the leading such bodies in the world.

Comparative law is one of the core areas of the Institute's activities. In line with its increasing work in this area, the Institute is seeking to appoint a part-time Research Fellow in Comparative Law for a fixed term of 12 months (with the possibility of renewal).

The Research Fellow will be required to undertake high-quality research on comparative law topics; assist with the organisation of conferences and seminars in the sphere of comparative law; and develop new research projects for the Institute. Particular experience in the sphere of European private law is desirable, specifically tort law and product liability. However, applicants with broad comparative law experience will be considered, as the Institute's work in this area is wide-ranging, including topics such as public procurement and issues of comparative civil procedure.

The person appointed will work closely on comparative law issues with Dr. Duncan Fairgrieve, Senior Research Fellow in Comparative Law. The post will enable the successful applicant to work directly with a broad network of scholars, practitioners, judges, government officials, international institutions and others working in this field.

The Research Fellow will carry out the following tasks in consultation with the Senior Research Fellow in Comparative Law:

• Undertake and publish high quality research on comparative law;
• Assist in the organisation of events, such as workshops and conferences;
• Develop new research projects, including seeking funding from funding bodies;
• Engage with practitioners and others interested in comparative law;
• Maintain and update online resources, including a database; and
• Assist in a collegial way with the outreach and administrative activities relating to comparative law projects.

It is expected that the successful applicant will demonstrate, and provide evidence of, the following:

• A record of producing high quality legal research in relevant areas of the law, with a publication record in the field being an advantage;
• An ability to co-ordinate research activity in this area, to work under limited supervision, and to interact appropriately with practitioners and others working in the field;
• An ability to organise and deal efficiently with administrative matters;
• An ability and willingness to work collaboratively and collegially with colleagues;
• Expertise in a relevant foreign language would be an advantage;
• Some experience in working with databases would also be desirable.

This is a fixed-term (12 months) research post with no teaching duties. It is available immediately on a part-time basis (equivalent to three to four days per week) with the possibility of flexible working hours. A pro-rated salary based upon a full-time equivalent of £25,000 pa is expected.

The closing date for applications is Monday 22 October 2012. Interviews for shortlisted candidates are likely to take place in early November 2012.

All applicants should send the following details, preferably by email to jobs@biicl.org:

• A full curriculum vitae;
• The names and addresses of three referees, at least two of whom we can contact in the event of your being short-listed for the post;
• A covering letter setting out your reasons for applying and how you consider that you meet the above criteria for this post;
• Informal enquiries may be addressed to the Senior Research Fellow in Comparative Law, Dr Duncan Fairgrieve, at d.fairgrieve@biicl.org.

Applicants are encouraged to find out more about the Institute, its members of staff and activities at: http://www.biicl.org.

We regret that we are unable to acknowledge receipt of applications personally, as we are a charitable organization with limited funds. If you do not hear from us regarding interviews within four weeks of the closing date, your application has been unsuccessful.