Research Project Coordinator/Project Officer (REPRESA project, School of Geographical Sciences)

The role

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 if

The 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 Information

For informal enquiries, contact: Elizabeth Kendon elizabeth.kendon@metoffice.gov.uk, Lauren Brown lauren.bratby@bristol.ac.uk

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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