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Evidence Support Initiative pilot report

The Evidence Support Initiative is a pilot project pairing science researchers with councils to facilitate evidence-based decision-making and learn about each other’s...

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Participate at Africa Evidence Network 2022: Call for submissions

Participate at Africa Evidence Network 2022: Call for submissions The Africa Evidence Network (AEN) is pleased to announce that content submissions for EVIDENCE 2022 are now...

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Call for proposals to support Africa’s Science Granting Councils in funding and managing research and innovation: IDRC, South of Sahara Western Sahara – Deadline 26 August

Call for proposals to support Africa’s Science Granting Councils in funding and managing research and innovation, IDRC Location:South of Sahara, Western Sahara...

Webinar – Reducing Development Inequalities through South-South Cooperation for a Sustainable Future in the post-COVID Arena

Public Affairs Centre have organised a virtual webinar for Friday, 29 July, 2022 at 3.30-5.00pm IST (10.00-11.30 GMT). The webinar is based...

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Senior Advocacy and Campaigns Officer: Girls Not Brides, London, UK (hybrid with three days on site) – Deadline 8 August

Senior Advocacy and Campaigns Officer, Girls Not Brides Location: London, UK (hybrid with three days on site). Includes frequent international travel Salary: £38,250...

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Making your research accessible

The power of open-source investigations: An online event

25/03/2022

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The Good Law Project and groundbreaking investigative website Bellingcat hosted an online discussion on the power of open-source investigations to hold those in power to…

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Evidence into policy

Sustainable development: Is scaling science the missing piece of the puzzle?

23/03/2022

Blog Posts

Growing up in rural Botswana I was always acutely aware of social disparity. People living in towns and the city seemed to have much easier…

Tebby Leepile

Evidence into policy

Why we need a southern perspective on scaling impact

22/03/2022

Blog Posts

Researchers and innovators in the Global South are working to find solutions to address global challenges. Unfortunately, too often good ideas and innovations go underused…

ScalingXChange

Eye on 2022

The Prevention Collaborative – Feminist Inspired and Evidence Driven

22/03/2022

Blog Posts

This blog is part of a new R2A series, Eye on 2022. Would you like to showcase your communications work, or recommend another comms team?…

Tania Ghosh

Strategic communication

Communication Associate: United Nations University, Bonn, Germany – Deadline 30 March

21/03/2022

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Communication Associate, United Nations University Deadline: Wednesday, 30 March 2022 Expected Start Date: As soon as possible Term: Full time – 12 month contract Location: Bonn,…

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Strategic communication

Media and Communications Manager (News and Emergencies): UNICEF UK, Part home /part office (London) based – Deadline 25 March

14/03/2022

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Media and Communications Manager (News and Emergencies), UNICEF UK Deadline: 5pm, Friday, 25 March, 2022 Salary: £37,000 Term: Full time – Permanent Location: Part home /part…

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Making your research accessible

Using guidance and tips to improve research communication

09/03/2022

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The use of storytelling to promote research is a relatively new trend, but it has emerged as one of the most effective methods to communicate…

Isobel Fisher

Strategic communication

Project Manager, incl. Service Delivery Africa (m/f/d): Transparency International Secretariat, Berlin – Deadline 14 March

07/03/2022

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Project Manager, incl. Service Delivery Africa (m/f/d): Transparency International Secretariat Deadline:  Monday, 14 March, 2022 Salary: EUR 42,000 Term: Full time – 40 hours per…

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Monitoring and evaluation

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Advisor: Conciliation Resources, London (with occasional international travel) – Deadline 16 March

28/02/2022

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Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Advisor, Conciliation Resources Deadline:  Wednesday, 16 March, 2022, 09:00 GMT Salary: £36,529 gross per annum Term: 2-year contract Location: London (with occasional international…

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Strategic communication

7 principles for doing meaningful research communications

25/02/2022

Blog Posts

At IDS, we believe that evidence-based research plays a vital role in bringing about a more equitable and sustainable world. And to achieve this, we…

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Vivienne Benson

Samantha Reddin

Ben O'Donovan-Iland

Annabel Fenton

Sophie Marsden

Roxana-Alina Vaduva

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Engaging policy audiences

Policy and Advocacy Manager on Women’s Participation & Leadership (WPL): Womankind Worldwide, home-based located in Kenya – Deadline 14 March

23/02/2022

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Policy and Advocacy Manager on Women’s Participation & Leadership (WPL), Womenkind Worldwide Deadline:  Monday 14th March 2022 @ 23:59 GMT Salary: £44,679.00 Term: Full time,…

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Eye on 2022

Eye on 2022 – Showcasing communicators and their inspiring work

22/02/2022

Blog Posts

Communications teams come in all shapes and sizes. This year in Eye on 2022 R2A will highlight the great work that you all do to…

Kimberly Clarke

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