Research Officer at Alfaisal University in Riyadh

Job Title: Research Officer

Job Location: Riyadh

Employer: Alfaisal University

Over view

Alfaisal University is a private non-profit research university for both men and women that was founded by the highly reputed King Faisal Foundation in 2003. The University began instruction in 2008 offering strong undergraduate and graduate programs in Business, Engineering, Medicine, and Life Sciences. With a culturally diverse student population and internationally distinguished faculty, Alfaisal University aspires to be a world class institution. Situated in the austere grounds of the Late King Faisal Palace, the University is located at the heart of Riyadh, a center of industry, commerce, research, and an ever growing student population. Alfaisal University is currently seeking to fill the following vacancy for Saudi national fluent in English language: The Research Officer is responsible for providing support for the management of internal research projects and for the daily functioning of the Office of Research in coordination with the Manager for Research Administration.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field, or equivalency;

• 4 to 5 years of related and relevant experience, preferably in university environment.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1.     Project implementation

2.     Research

    Contribute to policy briefings and research papers relevant to developing   

    Support legal interventions and assist in drafting amicus briefs;

3. Outreach

    Work closely with the Head of International Advocacy and the Communications Manager to develop engagement strategy for human rights mechanisms

        Participate in relevant conferences, meetings, fundraising events, etc

4.     Administration

     Keep, collate and maintain detailed records of how time is spent.

     Contribute material to any applications or reports for project-specific funding, in collaboration with the Fundraising Manager.

Person specification:

Essential:

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         Demonstrable knowledge of, and interest in, a wide range of privacy law and data protection issues.

·        Extensive experience in the human rights or development sectors.

·        Understanding of issues related to the intersection of technology and human rights

·        Exceptional communications and presentation skills, both written and oral.

·        Strong multitasking abilities and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

·         Enthusiasm for development work and foreign travel, and willingness to travel frequently, including   to medium-risk/high-risk environments on occasion.

·         Experience of working with and in small teams.

·         Cultural sensitivity and ability to get on with a wide range of people.

·         Experience of writing briefing papers and reports on complex issues.

·         Experience of organizing events and/or workshops.

Deadline Date: 10.02.2014

How to Apply:

·         Interested applicants are encouraged to send an email to:

 newjobs@alfaisal.edu.