You will provide the main administrative, operational and research support for a small team consisting of a postdoc and senior researcher in the implementation of the work package. You will work closely with the work package postdoctoral researcher and senior researcher, as well as the boarder project network of international partners in the consortium to support an interactive, vibrant learning culture across the project. By distilling and communicating key lessons learned through trainings and webinars together with the team, you will contribute to the project's overall impact.

Your tasks:

• Scheduling, organising and documenting the team’s meetings and be the first point of contact for the work package email inbox;
• Managing qualitative data and maintain the UvA Teams environment and archive;
• Support the documentation of project process and results using qualitative (ethnographic) research techniques, including occasional fieldwork;
• Help organize reflection meetings with project partners and stakeholders to foster collaboration and share insights;
• Further develop the mapping of existing emergency response trainings to align with the project’s goals, including analysis and supporting publication of findings;
• Help to produce capacity building materials and events;
• Support the development and hosting of online training(s) and webinars hosted on the Sonar-Cities Knowledge Platform;
• Support the development of the Sonar-Cities Knowledge Platform.

You show ambition in the fields of project coordination, knowledge management and project monitoring and evaluation. Experience with ethnographic data collection is desirable. We are looking for an open-minded person who is able to dive into a complex international project and professionally engage with research partners, professionals and the broader public. You must demonstrate an interest in the field of disaster preparedness and response, and commitment to justice and inclusiveness of vulnerable populations, such as people living with disabilities, psychiatric patients, or older people.

Your experience and profile:

• Master’s level degree in social sciences or related;
• Knowledge of tools and techniques related to project administration and science communication;
• Qualitative research skills, ethnographic experience is desirable;
• Experience supporting complex projects networks and working effectively in small teams;
• Knowledge and interest in the fields of disaster preparedness, and/or inclusive development;
• Excellent English language skills, with a second language relevant to the project highly desired;
• You are resident and allowed to work in the Netherlands, and also able ;to travel regularly to the office in Amsterdam.

We offer a temporary employment contract of 15 hours per week as research officer. The initial employment is for one year with a probationary period of 2 months and will start on 1 October 2025. Following a positive assessment and barring altered circumstances, the initial term may be extended for a period to 30 November 2027.

For this position the University Job Classification profile “onderwijs- /onderzoekmedewerker 4” applies. Depending on your relevant experience and qualifications, the minimum salary is €3,057 and the maximum salary is €3,985 gross per month based on a 38-hour working week, in keeping with salary scale 7, as per the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities.

We additionally offer an extensive package of secondary benefits, including 8% holiday allowance and a year-end bonus of 8.3%.

The UvA offers excellent possibilities for further professional development and education.

Besides, we offer:

• Opportunities to attend training courses and both national and international events;
• A position in which initiative and input are highly valued;
• An opportunity to learn and further your career in knowledge management, learning and evaluation;
• An inspiring academic and international working environment in the heart of Amsterdam.