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International Information Unit, Information Officer, Salary £22,047-£24,814 The International Information Unit at the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) in Slough is seeking a full-time Information Officer. The International Information Unit hosts the Eurydice Unit for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, part of the Eurydice information network on education in Europe, and manages the International Review of Curriculum and Assessment Frameworks (INCA) Internet Archive. It also monitors international opportunities for the NFER and coordinates international visitors to the Foundation. Candidates should hold a relevant first degree, or postgraduate qualification, and preferably have library and information management skills. An interest in education is also highly desirable, along with excellent communication skills, a sound knowledge of ICT and an interest in online databases and web-based information systems. Knowledge of at least one other European language would also be a distinct advantage. The successful candidate will be an adaptable team player who pays attention to detail and is able to respond well under pressure. He or she will be required to classify, catalogue, abstract and index documents for the Unit’s information collection; provide written and verbal answers to enquiries; scan websites and journals for information; assist in updating web-based databases; research and prepare information for publication; and provide support for other information- and research-based activities within the Unit and the NFER. Further information on the work of NFER and Eurydice at NFER can be found at http://www.nfer.ac.uk and http://www.nfer.ac.uk/eurydice respectively. The INCA website is available at: http://www.inca.org.uk For further information on the post or an application form please contact 01753 637064 (24 hour answerphone), email [log in to unmask], write to the Personnel Office, NFER, The Mere, Upton Park, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2DQ or visit http://www.nfer.ac.uk/about-nfer/job-vacancies/job- vacancies_home.cfm. Please quote reference IIO2. Closing date for return of completed applications is Friday 21 September 2007. The NFER is an equal opportunity employer, an Investor in People and a Registered Charity (No. 313392).