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CSAE Research Projects Officer 

Location: University of Oxford, Dept Economics, Manor Road Building
Salary: £34,982 – £40,855 p.a. (Grade 6)
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hrs/week)
Contract: Fixed-term (3 years)
Application Deadline: Apply online by 12 noon on Friday 11 August
Interview Format: Interviews will be held online

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Full job description and application details on the University of Oxford job portal here

Play a Key Role in World-Class Economic Research

The Centre for the Study of African Economies (CSAE) at the Department of Economics at the University of Oxford is seeking a highly organised and motivated Projects Officer to support major multi-partner research initiatives focused on economic development in Africa.

The CSAE is a world-leading research centre tackling some of the most pressing development challenges. You’ll join a vibrant and collaborative environment at the heart of Oxford’s development economics community, with opportunities to support meaningful global impact. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking work that informs policy, builds global networks, and drives change across sub-Saharan Africa. 

What You’ll Do

As CSAE Projects Officer, you will:

• Manage the financial and administrative delivery of CSAE’s research programmes.
• Support principal investigators and researchers with budgeting, forecasting, grant reporting, and contract coordination.
• Act as a key liaison between academic departments, international collaborators, and funders.
• Coordinate workshops, international meetings, and high-profile events.
• Assist with hiring and onboarding researchers, arranging travel, and maintaining communications and programme websites.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Educated to degree level or has equivalent professional experience.
• Experienced in research administration and financial management in higher education or a similar setting.
• Detail-oriented, organised, and capable of managing multiple priorities under pressure.
• A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills across cultural contexts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and willing to learn new systems quickly.

Desirable: Knowledge of Oxford’s financial or HR systems, and/or experience working with research teams in developing countries.

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