Overview
Policy Analyst to join the Global Science Forum Secretariat, focusing on science policy and leading new project activities in areas such as research infrastructure, research funding, or research workforce.
Key Responsibilities
- Scope work areas to develop terms of reference for projects, involving consulting with donors and national experts, and desktop analysis of data and information.
- Lead the implementation of projects, establishing and working with an International Expert Group, conducting survey work and interviews, and organising and moderating on-line and in-person seminars and workshops.
- Design policy frameworks or toolkits and drafting policy reports and briefs.
- Present work to GSF, CSTP and other OECD bodies, and work with Members to build consensus and ensure their approval for project outputs.
- Liaise with other parts of STP to ensure work alignment with the CSTP Programme of Work and other ongoing projects.
- Liaise with other STI divisions and OECD Directorates and leverage mutual interests.
- Work closely with experts, delegates and government officials from GSF member countries and liaise with other relevant international bodies.
- Actively participate in activities to maximize the awareness and uptake of the GSF work.
- Act as the STP/STI expert in this subject area.
- Promote and proactively disseminate the work of GSF and CSTP, including the judicious use of social media tools and active participation in relevant meetings and seminars.
Required Experience
Minimum of five years’ experience of policy analysis in the field of science and/or higher education policy acquired in a national or local administration and/or an international organisation. Substantive knowledge and experience of working in GSF priority areas.
Qualifications
A university degree in natural or social sciences or humanities and a postgraduate qualification (MSc or equivalent) in a relevant area for science and innovation policy. A PhD would be an advantage.
