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).
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