Africa Oxford Scholarship Programme Manager Oxford, England
University of Oxford
Full Time
Oxford, England
46047 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
We are seeking to appoint an AfOx Scholarship Programme Manager to join the Africa Oxford Initiative at the Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nuffield Department of Medicine.
Reporting to the Africa Oxford Initiative Programme Manager, you will be responsible for assisting with all aspects of the AfOx Scholarship programme. You will facilitate the delivery of a bold new scholarships program for African students. Key elements of this programme include: adequate support and preparation for students to take up their studies, intensive emphasis on life skills beyond academia, support for a lifelong network of alumni. This job role also involves Line management of 2/3 members of staff, including the AfOx Student Engagement Officer and AfOx Graduate Scholarship – Student Facilitator.
It is essential that you hold a degree in a relevant discipline and have significant program management experience. Previous administrative experience in a university with a student focused role, is essential and you will have the ability to work independently using own initiative and as part of a team demonstrating a flexible and helpful approach, particularly with respect to colleagues and partners based in Africa.
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.
This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract for 4 years and is funded by the Mastercard Foundation.
Only applications received before 12 midday on 9 February 2023 will be considered. Please quote 161763 on all correspondence.
