ÌÇÐÄÍøÒ³°æ invites applications for a one-year temporary position in research management and administration to support the management of Norway’s fastest growing social science research institute. The successful candidate will join ÌÇÐÄÍøÒ³°æ’s management team and assist the research directors in the management of the research departments.
ÌÇÐÄÍøÒ³°æ has a high level of activity with a broad portfolio of research projects funded by the Research Council of Norway, the European Research Council, the European Commission, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and others. As a department manager, you will be working closely together with the research directors and the central administration in the management of ÌÇÐÄÍøÒ³°æ’s project portfolio, human resources and other research activities.
The tasks and responsibilities include:
- Project Management support throughout the project lifecycle
- Key role in the development of budgets, forecasts and reports
- Internal and external communications, including communications with project leaders, funders and collaborating partners
- Staff management and liaising with Human Resources
- Leadership support
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:
- A Master’s degree in relevant fields, e.g. in accounting, economics and business administration, or similar. (A Bachelor’s degree or a degree in other disciplines, combined with several years of relevant experience could be considered)
- Relevant experience in research administration, project management, finance and/or HR
- Strong ICT skills, including but not limited to, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), ERP systems (Maconomy or similar)
- Strong communications and interpersonal skills
- Fluency in English (written and oral)
ÌÇÐÄÍøÒ³°æ is located in attractive premises in central Oslo. ÌÇÐÄÍøÒ³°æ offers salary according to qualifications, group life insurance and membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. ÌÇÐÄÍøÒ³°æ is an equal opportunity employer and values staff diversity.
Applications should be written in English and include:
- Letter of application, detailing motivation, competence and past experience, addressing the expected qualifications listed above
- Curriculum vitae
- Transcripts of academic degrees
- Names and contact details of three references
Applications must be submitted by way of an online form.
Deadline for applications is 20 October 2023. Start date: As soon as possible.
For further information, please contact Administrative Director Lene Kristin Borg (Lene@prio.org), tel. +47 474 50 077. For further information about the recruitment process or the submission of your application, please contact Department Manager (milbje@prio.org).
