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Part-time Personal Assistant OXFORD DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

OXFORD DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (ODID), Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI)

Grade 4: Salary £19,822 - £22,971 p.a. (pro-rata)

The Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative, a research centre based in ODID, is looking for a Personal Assistant to work closely with the Director, Sabina Alkire. This is a pivotal position that would suit someone who enjoys working as part of a team in a busy environment with strong links overseas.

You will need substantial previous experience as a personal assistant with creative problem solving skills and flexibility to react efficiently and effectively to new challenges, proven IT skills, excellent writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues in the UK and overseas.

The post is 18 hours a week preferably spread over at least 3 days a week (afternoons preferred) to start as soon as possible for one year.

Further particulars may be obtained from the ODID website: http://www.qeh.ox.ac.uk/vacancies and from the Administrator, Queen Elizabeth House, 3 Mansfield Road, Oxford OX1 3TB (tel: 01865 281805, email: recruitment@qeh.ox.ac.uk) to whom applications should be sent quoting reference number VG-11-004 and enclosing a completed cover sheet (available at http://www.qeh.ox.ac.uk/vacancies), a letter addressing the selection criteria, a curriculum vitae, and names and contact details of two referees. The closing date for applications is noon on Friday 8 April 2011. It is expected that interviews will take place on Tuesday 19 April 2011.