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Human Development Information Officer

Human Development Information Officer – Ref 449
Full Time, fixed term contract to cover maternity leave
Part time would be considered (minimum of 21 hours per week)
The Human Development Resource Centre (HDRC) is a service responding to the information and technical assistance needs of DFID's Human Development (Health and Education) advisers. The HDRC Information Officer is responsible for coordinating the HDRC Helpdesk as well as developing and maintaining other HDRC’s information services. They work closely with the HDRC Information Team in responding to queries with research syntheses.
The successful candidate will manage specialist input to queries as required, in liaison with IDS staff and team members. The Information Officer will keep record of all interactions and post all enquiries onto the HDRC/DFID website. They will be responsible for editorial coordination and ensuring consistent quality across information outputs.
The post requires strong coordination, prioritisation, technical project management, research and communication skills. It also involves liaison with DFID advisers and other senior staff so an assertive and diplomatic approach to relationship management is required. Enthusiasm about the role of knowledge services in the development context is essential with some specialist knowledge in health and education.
If you are a non-EU National then please refer to the UK Border Agency website, www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk for information regarding your eligibility to work in the UK.
Salary range: Grade 6 (£23,437 - £35,081) per annum pro rata
Closing date: Wednesday 25 May 2011 at 12 midday UK time
Interview date: Tuesday 7 June 2011
OFFICIAL APPLICATION FORMS ONLY, CVs are not accepted
For further information and to download an application form
please log on to www.ids.ac.uk
Alternatively to receive an electronic or hard copy please email Human Resources, hr@ids.ac.uk
Please ensure that you quote the correct reference number
IDS values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities; applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates who meet the stated criteria.