University of Cambridge 
Cambridge, United Kingdom Offer Summary
The University of Cambridge seeks a motivated Coordinator for the Cambridge Africa Research Fund, based in the Department of Pathology. This fixed-term role supports equitable research collaborations between Cambridge and sub-Saharan African universities through the ALBORADA Research Fund. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational, written, and IT skills, alongside strong interpersonal abilities to manage relationships with diverse stakeholders. Key responsibilities include managing application calls, reviewing proposals, coordinating assessment panels, and monitoring award progress. The position requires working under pressure to meet tight deadlines while ensuring transparency and trust. A graduate degree is essential. The salary ranges from £34,630 to £40,704. Funding is initially available until 31 December 2028, with potential extension to 2031. Applications are invited from all sections of society, with particular welcome for candidates from Black, Minority, and Ethnic backgrounds.
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Project Description
We are looking for a motivated individual with excellent organisational, written and oral communication skills as well as strong IT skills to join the Cambridge-Africa team to coordinate the Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund.
The person will have excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrable ability to develop collaborative working relationships with a range of stakeholders in Cambridge and in Africa. The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines is also essential.
The funds for this post are available until 31 December 2028 in the first instance.
Cambridge-Africa, established in 2008, is a University programme that supports African researchers and promotes mutually beneficial collaborations and equitable partnerships between Africa and Cambridge. The ethos of the programme and its partnerships are based on equity, transparency and trust. Activities are driven by needs identified by African partners in order to address African (research) priorities. One of the key initiatives is the Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund, which was established in 2012 thanks to generous donations from The ALBORADA Trust, UK. The aim of this Research Fund is to enable principal investigators at the University of Cambridge, across all disciplines, to apply jointly with a partner at a sub-Saharan African university for grants to initiate and/or strengthen equitable research collaborations. In recognition of the success of the Fund, The ALBORADA Trust awarded additional funding to Cambridge-Africa for the period 2026 to 2031, to support further engagement between Cambridge and Africa on a long-term basis. We seek to recruit a dedicated Coordinator, based in the Department of Pathology who will work closely with other members of the Team and be involved in cross cutting Cambridge-Africa activities. We particularly welcome candidates from a BME background.
Key responsibilities include:
Updating the call documentation, launching the online call and disseminating the competitive Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund call for proposals
Using existing databases and local knowledge / contacts to match African researchers to Cambridge colleagues
Reviewing submitted applications and performing quality control checks. Preparing documents and arranging meetings for the award assessment panel
Communicating effectively with: Cambridge-Africa team; Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund Panel; Cambridge and African co-applicants about the outcome of award applications and ongoing progress of the award activities; colleagues in Research Operations Office regarding various aspects of the awards
Dealing with queries from applicants and awardees
Supporting researchers to make arrangements for two-way travel between Cambridge and Africa and engage with awardees throughout and beyond the duration of funding
Monitoring and evaluation of awards, including writing case studies about awards/awardees
Assisting with the writing of blogs based on the awards.
Financial monitoring of awards
Contributing to the wider activities of the Cambridge-Africa Programme, including event organisation
Managing and keeping up to date the Cambridge-Africa website and social media engagement
Problem solving
Applicants should have a graduate degree or equivalent qualification.
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Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.
Please quote reference PP51537 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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