About the job

Job summary

Join the UK Collaborative on Development Research (UKCDR) and play a key role in promoting coherence and collaboration in international research.

As a key member of the UKCDR team, you will implement, enhance, and contribute to the development of UKCDR’s projects under the data mapping, analysis, and foresight pillar of the strategy – you will work primarily on the Mapping ODA Research and Innovation (MODARI) and climate change research projects, under the leadership of the Senior Data Analyst. You will work on large data sets, cleaning, coding, as well as mapping and analysis work.

Job description

• Working with the Senior Data Analyst to access data and government systems, the post-holder will be responsible for routine data management and will review operation of tools, implement improvements, and contribute to the expansion of MODARI and climate change research tracker projects, respectively.
• Analysis and coding of data to various established categorisation systems.
• Undertake specific repeat analyses (using established methodology) to contribute to the updates of data and publications for relevant data projects (primarily MODARI and climate change research tracker projects).
• Support the UKCDR Executive Director and other staff to provide research and policy advice to UKCDR member organisations and key stakeholders.
• Provide verbal/written briefing on policy, research, funding and delivery issues concerning research which may impact on international development outcomes.

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Person specification

Essential

• A first or upper second-class bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a subject relevant to the work of UKCDR.
• Quantitative analytical expertise, including experience working with statistical and visualisation software, MS Excel and other MS Office programmes, familiarity with manipulating spreadsheets and quantitative analysis techniques.
• Experience working on large data sets and mapping activities, including collating, cleaning and validating data, as well as record keeping/data analysis.
• Good project management and organisational skills, with the ability to progress multiple workstreams at the same time, prioritise work effectively, and meet deadlines.

Desirable

• Qualifications relating to coding, data analysis and/or project management.
• Post-graduate qualification relevant to international development.
• Demonstrable experience in a research, funding or policy role relevant to science and/or international development, e.g. government, Research Council, NGOs (Non-Government Organisations), higher education, or consultancy.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £34,905, UK Research and Innovation contributes £9,424 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

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Selection process details

Applicants are required to provide an up-to-date CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role. Further information on how to apply is listed on our careers page.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.