Senior Evidence Officer - Fixed Term

Our client, based in Cambridge, is looking for a Senior Evidence Officer to join their team. The role is a fixed term position - 37.5hrs per week for 21 months - with the option for hybrid working (50%).

Reporting to the Evidence and Advocacy Manager, the Senior Evidence Officer will support our client’s evidence gathering, learning processes and resource output. The Senior Evidence Officer will develop and implement a series of evidence and research projects, as well as internal and external learning for inclusive programmes and advisory work.

Responsibilities will include:

• To support the ongoing research and evidence workstream on disability evidence, policy research and learning. Translating evidence from programming countries and projects to produce and contribute to a range of resources to influence stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver new policy research using qualitative approaches.
• Supporting programme staff to improve the impact and learning practice in projects and provide technical support for the implementation of programme related research and data collection.
• Provide technical research support, and support the management of research projects.
• Maintaining the advocacy and influencing pages of the client’s website and developing communication plans. Participating in, and building good relationships with, UK networks.
• Supporting the professional publication and printing of communication for advocacy engagements and public events.
• To provide briefings and analysis for the CEO and other Leadership Team members.

To be suitable for this role, candidates will need to have the following skills and experience:

• A higher university degree (or equivalent experience) in development studies, political or social science, or economics.
• Research experience and/or policy analysis and policy influencing.
• Experience of working with UK or global policy makers and processes.
• Excellent knowledge of international development theory and practice.
• Knowledge of relevant policy trends and priorities in international development.
• Outstanding analytical writing skills and ability to create persuasive copy that enables connection of big-picture concepts.
• Ability to research and synthesise information and communicate in ways that are appropriately tailored and accessible to a range of audiences.
• Strong quantitative analytical skills using relevant software packages, such as STATA, R, or SPSS.
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to present evidence findings persuasively with attention to detail.