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Head of Research London Up to £90,000 per annum
DFID is seeking a Head of Research to implement its new Research Strategy – a strategy that will drive up to £1 billion spend over the next 5 years to ensure research makes a much greater impact on the reduction of global poverty and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals.
An internationally respected leader in science and research, the Head of Research will position DFID as a key opinion former in the global research and development effort, forging partnerships with others to tackle the most pressing global research challenges as part of DFID’s response to climate change, food shortages, faster growth, killer diseases, state fragility and social exclusion, whilst also anticipating future risks and opportunities.
The UK has committed to spending 0.7% of its gross national income on poverty reduction and international development by 2013. It will double the budget on research to £220m by 2010/11, increasing the capacity to manage research, strengthen scientific input into research and produce a step change in getting research into policy and practice.
If you would like to play a key role in DFID’s distinct contribution to the
global development research effort please go to
www.dfid-research-posts.co.uk
for more information. You can also telephone 01355 843833 or send an e-mail to
DFIDRecruitment9@dfid.gov.uk
for an information pack.
The closing date for applications is 5pm (UK time) 29th September 2008
For further information about DFID and its research strategy please visit
this website and
www.research4development.info.
DFID is an equal opportunities employer. Applications are welcomed from all parts of the community and we actively encourage interest from women, ethnic minority groups, those with a disability and those from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender communities. Selection is on merit. Candidates should be UK nationals, nationals of a member state of the European Economic Area (EEA), Swiss or Turkish Nationals or Commonwealth citizens with the right to work in the UK. Completed applications should be returned to DFIDRecruitment9@dfid.gov.uk by no later than 29 September 2008.
Supporting information
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- Application Form
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- Diversity monitoring form