In this new Policy Officer role, you will act as our principal policy expert for our work relating to Africa & the Middle East. This exciting role will offer the chance to work with senior government officials and policymakers, and the opportunity to develop your regional expertise and use this to support the international ambitions of our members. There may also be opportunities for travel in the future.
You will be a motivated, independent worker with a keen interest in higher education and the international dimensions of education and research policy. Competency in a relevant language in addition to English is an advantage.
You will be responsible for providing high-quality information, advice and guidance, developing and maintaining strong relationships with the higher education sector and working with policymakers in the UK and across Africa & the Middle East. You will work collaboratively across the full range of UUKi’s core priorities to develop and deliver a programme of work that helps our members enhance their international profile and impact in the regions.
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