Policy Research Officer - London, United Kingdom - London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is a world-leading centre for research and postgraduate education in public and global health.

Our mission is to improve health and health equity in the UK and worldwide; working in partnership to achieve excellence in public and global health research, education and translation of knowledge into policy and practice.

The Global Panel on Agriculture and Food Systems for Nutrition is seeking to appoint a Policy Research Officer.

The Global Panel is an independent group of influential experts with a commitment to tackling global challenges in food and nutrition security and is chaired by Prof Sir John Beddington, former UK Chief Scientific Adviser.

The Panel is supported by a Secretariat based within the London International Development Centre (LIDC).

Reporting to the Deputy Director, the Policy Research Officer will be responsible for collating, analysing and helping to synthesise research on the links between agriculture, nutrition and health, liaising with academics and publishers, and supporting the co-ordination of timelines and logistics to ensure delivery of policy briefs and papers on these topics.

He or she will have experience conducting research on topics relevant to the Global Panel's work, and will have prepared publications or policy briefs and reports that effectively synthesise evidence for a scientific and/or policy audience in an international development context.

Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.

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Job Description **The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We believe that when people feel respected and included, they can be more creative, successful, and happier at work. While we have more work to do, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace, a community that everyone feels a part of, which is safe, respectful, supportive and enables all to reach their full potential.