Outreach Technician

**Descripción**:
The Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) is a cutting-edge institute addressing global public health challenges through research, translation into policy and education. ISGlobal has a broad portfolio in communicable and non-communicable diseases including environmental and climate determinants, and applies a multidisciplinary scientific approach ranging from the molecular to the population level. Research is organized in five programs: Climate, Air Pollution, Nature and Urban Health; Environment and Health over the Lifecourse; Global Viral and Bacterial Infections; Malaria and Neglected Parasitic Diseases and Maternal Child and Reproductive Health. ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction (received the first accreditation in 2019 and renewed it in 2024), a seal of excellence of the Spanish Science Ministry.

**Lugar**:
Barcelona, Campus Mar

**WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR**:
In the framework of our Centre for Excellence Severo Ochoa Programme (CEX2023-001290-S), we are seeking an Outreach technician to join our Scientific Culture Unit (UCC+i) who is interested in taking over and managing activities of ISGlobal outreach department.
ISGlobal's Scientific Culture Unit (UCC+i) promotes access to scientific knowledge and social interest in science through science outreach and education, participation and citizen science around our institution's scientific research. This unit has been established and consolidated in parallel with the commitment to excellence in global health research. Using formal and non-formal methods, it works to ensure a bridge between research and society and to promote an active role for citizens in the generation of knowledge.

This position will be supported by funding from the “Centro de Excelencia Severo Ochoa 2024-2028” Program (CEX 2023-0001290-S) from the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation, and the Spanish Research State Agency (MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033).

**SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS**:

- Previous experience in an Outreach Department.
- Previous experience in preparing national or European projects.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Coordination of the Severo Ochoa outreach program.
- Coordinate outreach activities and support to ISGlobal researchers.
- Coordinate activities for teachers, scholars and the general public.
- Develop educational materials.
- Active participation in the coordination of the outreach projects ensuring an optimal development of the deliverables and outputs defined in the projects.
- Collaborate in projects with a high component of education and gender issues.
- Collaborate with other outreach managers or technicians from SOMMa alliance.

**SPECIFIC DUTIES**:

- Active participation in the design and execution of different communication/outreach activities and interaction with partners.
- Participate in the writing of the reports and materials requested by the Severo Ochoa program, and others activities related to it.
- Collaborate in the European INCLUDE project.

**AUXILIAR TASK**:

- Identify funding opportunities and take part in the design of new proposals.

This job description reflects the present requirements of the **post but may evolve** at any time in the future as duties and responsibilities change and/or develop providing there is appropriate consultation with the post-holder.

**SKILLS**:

- Teamwork.
- Problem resolution.
- Learning capacity.
- Talking in public.
- Empathy

The post holder will adhere to ISGlobal principles contained in **People management policy, including Equity, diversity and health safety**. The post holder will respect, and accountable to ensure ISGlobal’ policies and procedures.

**LANGUAGE LEVEL**:

- Good level in English, Spanish and Catalan (speaking and writing)

**CONDITIONS**:

- Duration: aprox 2 years
- Starting date: 1st December 2024
- Contract: 30h/week
- Salary Range: According to ISGlobal internal salary scale.

**HOW TO APPLY**:
**Applications will be accepted until 17.00 CET of the closing date.**

**SELECTION PROCESS**:
The selection process is designed in two phases:
1- Interview phase of a technical nature, with the team that requires the incorporation. To assess the person's skills and CV.
2 - Meeting with HR with the finalist(s) to finish assessing the profile and discuss contractual and institutional issues.

If needed any technical test could be pass. A Psychological Competency Evaluation Test will be required for the structural or transversal positions.
- In ISGlobal we are committed to maintaining and developing a work environment in which the values and principles of our organization are respected and equal opportunities between women and men be promoted in each of the areas in which we operate, not tolerating discrimination based on criteria such as age, gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, functional diversity, political leanings, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression._
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