Specialist in Research Funding

LRI Officer job advertisement

The Leprosy Research Initiative (LRI) is a combined venture of the Netherlands Leprosy Relief (NLR), American Leprosy Missions (ALM), German Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Association (GLRA) and The Leprosy Mission Canada (TLMC). Guided by an allied policy with clearly defined research priorities, the four partners have established a joint fund to support leprosy research. To supplement the internal funds, the LRI will establish a mechanism to access external funding also. To explore and develop external research funding opportunities, the LRI will employ a LRI Officer, who is a

Specialist in Research Funding

Employer

On behalf of the LRI, the direct employer will be the Netherlands Leprosy Relief (NLR) – see www.leprosyrelief.org and www.leprastichting.nl

Job

Assist scientists conducting research in leprosy and related issues (such as disability and Neglected Tropical Diseases):

• To develop proposals for external funding
• To conduct networking with potential donor agencies and potential partners
• To identify appropriate funding opportunities and submit funding applications

Job location

The post holder will work partly from the NLR Office in Amsterdam and partly from home. S/he will need to live within reasonable travel distance of Amsterdam. The LRI Officer will have to travel internationally on a regular basis. A post holder with a foreign nationality will need to have a valid work permit for the European Union.

The LRI Officer will work under the responsibility of the NLR Research Coordinator, and will work together with members of the LRI Steering Committee members, and in particular with scientists who seek funding for leprosy-related research to develop funding proposals and find interested donors.

Profile

The LRI Officer will have at least 5 years of experience and a proven track record of success in institutional fundraising, with an emphasis on scientific research funding. We will give preference to candidates with a master degree and fundraising experience in (public) health, biomedical or social sciences. But candidates with fundraising experience for research in another scientific field are also encouraged to apply. A high level of fluency in both spoken and written English is essential.

Scope and salary

The position is full-time in principle, but applicants who are available for a minimum of 0.8 fte will also be considered. The salary will depend on relevant qualifications and experience.

Timing

Employment will start as soon as possible. The employment contract will initially be for one year, but may be renewable depending on achievements and other circumstances.

Application

Interested candidates are invited to submit an application letter and full curriculum vitae by email to the LRI Secretariat, c/o Ms. Nicole Dinnissen,info@leprosyresearch.org . The deadline for applications is March 14th, 2014, 17.00 Amsterdam time. The first round of interviews will be scheduled on Tuesday April 8th , 2014.

For further information, see: http://leprosyresearch.org/