Current Opportunities
Administrative Assistant
Oxford, UK (full-time, fixed-term until 31 August 2027) | Closing date: 21 September 2026
The Refugee-Led Research Hub is recruiting an Administrative Assistant to support the day-to-day administration and coordination of operational activities across the organisation. Based at the Oxford Department of International Development, the postholder will act as a key administrative focal point, supporting operational coordination, travel, human resources, contracts, and organisational systems.
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Working closely with colleagues across RLRH’s global offices and programmes, the postholder will help ensure administrative processes are delivered efficiently, records are maintained accurately, and colleagues receive timely, high-quality support.
Candidates should have experience providing high-quality administrative support in a fast-paced environment—preferably within higher education, research, or the charity sector. Essential attributes include excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, proficiency with digital productivity tools, sound numeracy skills, initiative, and demonstrated cultural humility.
RLRH encourages applications from individuals affected by displacement and those who belong to historically under-represented groups.
Please review the applicant guide before submitting your application.
Partnerships Manager (Professional Pathways Pillar)
Kileleshwa, Nairobi (full-time, fixed-term, 12 months) | Closing date: 21 September 2026
The Refugee-Led Research Hub is recruiting a Partnerships Manager to support the management, expansion, and stewardship of RLRH’s global employer and institutional partners network. Based at the British Institute in Eastern Africa in Nairobi, the postholder will drive the creation of professional opportunities for graduates affected by forced displacement.
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The Partnerships Manager will cultivate dynamic relationships with prospective employer hosts across Africa and globally—spanning (I)NGOs, research institutions, and the private sector—to build a robust pipeline of professional placements. Serving as the primary PPP technical liaison for Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program university partners, the postholder will lead the mainstreaming of refugee-inclusive professional transitions across the higher education ecosystem to help realize ambitious goals of enrolling 110 trainees and facilitating 130 professional placements by 2028.
Candidates should have demonstrated experience in partnership development, stakeholder management, and widening participation, ideally within the African context. Working familiarity with refugee professional advancement, economic inclusion, and higher education access is essential, alongside excellent relationship-building skills, experience developing and managing institutional partnerships, strong project coordination capabilities, and excellent cultural humility.
RLRH encourages applications from individuals affected by displacement and those who belong to historically under-represented groups.
Transitions Manager (Professional Pathways Pillar)
Kileleshwa, Nairobi (full-time, fixed-term, 12 months) | Closing date: 21 September 2026
The Refugee-Led Research Hub is recruiting a Transitions Manager (PPP) to lead the design and delivery of professional development and employability support services for graduates affected by forced displacement. Based at the RLRH office at the British Institute in Eastern Africa, the postholder will develop and implement a portfolio of career readiness activities that prepare affiliates to successfully transition into career pathways.
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This role is central to RLRH’s expanding career advancement programming across its hubs, in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program network. Combining strategic programme design with direct support, the Transitions Manager will deliver 1:1 career coaching, group workshops, and application support, equipping affiliates to navigate workforce barriers. As services expand, the postholder will also help build and supervise a growing careers function and provide technical guidance to university and employer partners.
Candidates should have significant experience in career guidance, employability, or talent development, alongside a proven track record of designing and delivering career readiness programmes. Expertise supporting refugees or individuals facing barriers to employment is essential, as is a strong grasp of labour market trends (particularly within the African context), excellent cultural humility, and a commitment to advancing refugee leadership.
RLRH encourages applications from individuals affected by displacement and those who belong to historically under-represented groups.
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Short-term collaborations
Volunteer opportunities are occasionally available, for example as part of university degree requirements. If this is of interest, please contact [email protected]
Opportunities elsewhere
RLRH supports individuals affected by displacement to find professional opportunities with external organisations. Visit the Professional Pathways Programme page for professional development resources.
