Knowledge Manager/Researcher, Oxford

SEI’s Oxford Centre is looking for a knowledge manager to join our team from September 2014 to cover maternity leave.

Candidates should have expertise in climate change adaptation and online knowledge management, and an understanding of climate change science and impacts on environmental systems in Africa. The position would specifically require a commitment to knowledge management, and administration of weADAPT.

The main requirements are:
• MSc in environmental management, environmental economics, environmental decision-making, climate change or development.
• Specific expertise in management of a knowledge platform;
• Interface with both the scientific and policy communities;
• At least two years’ experience in development practice/research in East Africa;
• Good understanding of climate change adaptation issues;
• Knowledge of participatory approaches to decision-making;
• Experience in project management;
• Experience writing proposals and securing project funding;
• Be a dynamic networker who is keen and flexible to travel;
• Be an enthusiastic team player.

Desirable skills:
Spreadsheet/database applications, GIS and excellent writing and communication skills.

Salary range: £22,500-£27,500

Duty station: Oxford, UK.

This is a nine-month position to cover maternity leave.

Interested candidates should apply by email to oxford@sei-international.org by 28 July 2014. Please include a cover letter, CV, two references and a short sample of your written work.

About SEI Oxford:
SEI’s Oxford Centre, one of seven SEI centres worldwide, has specific expertise in vulnerability assessment, adaptive management and risk governance within the field of climate change adaptation. SEI Oxford has built a reputation for working at the interface between the natural and social sciences, conducting research and developing participatory tools and methods to directly support the planning and operational work of partner organizations with an increasing emphasis on the co-creation of knowledge, notably through weADAPT.