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Research Coordinator for the Africa All Party Parliamentary Royal African Society

The Royal African Society

Now more than 100 years old, the Royal African Society (RAS) is Britain's primary Africa organisation. Through its journal, African Affairs, its website, publications, meetings, discussions and other activities, the Society strengthens links between Africa and Britain and encourages understanding of Africa and its relations with the rest of the world.

To help keep Africa high on the agenda in Government and at Parliament, the Society supports the Africa All Party Parliamentary Group, providing it with research and administrative assistance. The Group was founded in 2003 and brings together MPs and Peers with an interest in Africa. It has over 80 members, making it one of the largest All Party Groups at Westminster, and has produced five reports relating to Britain and Africa.

Job Overview

The Research Coordinator (hereafter Coordinator) will be responsible for leading the research and administration of the Africa All Party Parliamentary Group (AAPPG), as well as for research projects carried out by the Royal African Society. The Coordinator will also organise events for the Africa-UK Project. The Coordinator will be managed by the Deputy Director of RAS and will be based at the RAS Office in Gordon Square and also at Parliament, working under the direction of the Chair of the AAPPG.

Primary responsibilities

Representing the interests of RAS in Parliament.Organising public and private meetings at Parliament on African issues. Administration of the Africa APPG. Liaising between the Chair of the AAPPG, the Group’s membership and RAS.Conducting research and drafting reports on behalf of the AAPPG.Leading research projects for RAS, including writing reports and briefing papers.Providing input into meetings and events hosted by RAS.

Additional responsibilities

  • Fundraising for projects
  • International travel as appropriate
  • Representing the RAS at external meetings
  • Contributing to RAS’ institutional life

Contact:

Please apply through completion of the application form which should be downloaded from the Royal African Society website here:

http://www.royalafricansociety.org/component/content/article/901.html