Social Development Research Officer (Ref 518)
Part time, 28 - 35 hours (4 - 5 days) per week
Permanent

The Governance, Social Development, Conflict and Humanitarian (GSDCH) Professional Evidence and Knowledge Services (PEAKS) resource centre is a knowledge management centre supporting the work of the UK Department for International Development (DFID), the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID), and other international development agencies in the areas of governance, conflict, humanitarian and social development. It provides a rapid response research service, online document library, topic guides, and other knowledge support services.

The position of the GSDCH PEAKS Research Officer is exciting and unusual, providing a bridge between academic experts and those working in donor agencies and government policy departments. It offers experience in and exposure to development policy and research at the highest level. It may be of particular interest to those considering a career in policy-based research, development agencies, or non-governmental organisations.

Salary range: Grade 6 (£23,344 - £34,941) per annum, pro rata
Closing date: Monday 10 September 2012 at 12 midday UK time
Interview date: Friday 21 September 2012

OFFICIAL APPLICATION FORMS ONLY, CVs are not accepted

For further information and to download an application form please click ont the links below

IDS Application Form
518 Further Particulars

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