Apply as a Projects Officer in University of Oxford

Application Deadline: 11 August 2025 at 12 noon (UK time)

The Centre for the Study of African Economies [CSAE], Department of Economics, University of Oxford, is inviting applications for a Projects Officer. The postholder will be primarily responsible for managing the financial and practical administration of the Economic Research on Identity, Narratives and Norms [ERINN] network; the Oxford Martin School Programme ‘Governing African Transitions’; the Oxford Martin School Future Shocks programme and various other CSAE research programmes including some that are currently in the pipeline.

Roles/Responsibilities

Post award duties including reviewing preparing and submitting through the Departmental approval processes, the necessary documentation to enable award set-up, including contracts and financials;
Ensure key terms and conditions are communicated to the Principal Investigator and other key
personnel;
Provide tailored project management support to award holders during their grant, particularly in relation to progress, spend and reporting requirements as detailed by the funder;
First port of call for enquiries on CSAE research portfolio;
Liaising with CSAE personnel at BSG responsible for programme management;
Maintaining links with UK and international programme collaborators including a peer network with
Oxford research administrators;
Responsible for all aspects of event management which come under the research programme remit, for example Governing African Transitions team meetings and workshops; OMS Future Shocks workshops; any other large project workshops, In collaboration with the CSAE Events Officer;
Monitoring of research assistants and casual workers on research programmes, including liaising with the Department’s Personnel Manager, for contract setup and signing; timesheets; payments;
Supporting the CSAE Operations Manager with arrangements for consultant researchers and
collaborating institutions, including drafting contracts and contract amendments and authorising and facilitating payment.

Eligibility

Proven experience of research grant administration within higher education or a comparable environment.
Proven experience of financial administration on research grants, including various financial systems, and the ability to monitor accounts with meticulous record keeping and filing skills.
Excellent attention to detail, with a proven ability to work independently and accurately with detailed narrative, numerical, and financial data.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to build trust and good relationships, and the ability to work well with diverse stakeholders in different cultural contexts.
Proven experience of working in a team, with the ability to liaise and work effectively with a wide range of colleagues.
A high degree of computer literacy and proficiency in the use of computer software; including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint, with the ability to become proficient in new software packages.
Ability to work flexibly and to use judgement and initiative to deal proactively with a range of tasks and to prioritise competing demands.
Proven ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines

Requirements

Experience of the University of Oxford’s financial systems and software;
Knowledge of the University of Oxford’s personnel and research management policies and procedures;
Experience working with research programmes in developing countries, particularly those in sub-Saharan Africa