Programme Officer

The Pandemic Sciences Institute (PSI) in the Nuffield Department of Medicine is seeking a Programme Officer to support a high-profile strategic initiative delivered in partnership with Science for Africa Foundation, based in Nairobi, and Mastercard Foundation. This is a new role with significant opportunity to add value and to develop over time.

You will work closely with the Senior Programme Manager and with key stakeholders at PSI and Science for Africa Foundation to support the smooth and effective operational and financial management of the initiative. You will be responsible for a wide range of administrative and logistical tasks such as managing overseas travel arrangements for PSI colleagues and collaborators, financial administration, documentation management, and supporting the organisation of international meetings.

It is essential that you are educated to degree level in any subject, with experience of administration or project management in a large organisation. You will have excellent IT skills for creating and managing information, including experience of using Microsoft Office Suite, particular Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and the ability to learn new systems. Similarly, you will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication style as needed. Experience working with institutions in resource-limited settings and with high-profile stakeholders would be an advantage.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.

This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract for 3 years with possibility of extension and is funded by the Mastercard Foundation donation held within PSI.

Only applications received before 12 midday on 3 April 2024 will be considered. Please quote 171480 on all correspondence.

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