Head of Accountability in International Law (Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice)

*INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY*

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•       An excellent contributory pension scheme

•       38 days’ annual leave

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•       Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

•       Opportunities for hybrid working (typically 60% of working hours on-site and 40% remotely)

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About the role

The Blavatnik School of Government is looking to recruit an outstanding international lawyer specialised in the application of international law to technologies, including AI and cyber to lead a research pillar at the Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice.

Directed by Professor Philippa Webb, the Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice will explore how to harness technology, including Artificial Intelligence, to enhance access to justice, accountability and the advancement of international law. The Institute will bring together data, knowledge and ideas to develop policy proposals, standards and evidence for action. Our implementing partner is the Clooney Foundation for Justice, which operates in 40 countries, focusing on women’s rights and free speech. We will conduct research to map and curate legal principles and practices and convene and sustain communities of practice that help overcome existing silos among law, technology and policy.

You will lead the work on the Accountability pillar of the Institute, supervising and conducting research at the intersection of public international law, policy and practice. You will help build an engagement, outreach and dissemination strategy with high-level government contacts, international organisations, the private sector and academia.

This post is fixed term for 2 years and offered on a part-time basis (22.5 hours per week / 60% FTE).

About You

You are an excellent communicator who is able to write and contribute to excellent policy and research pieces as well as speeches and training programmes. You will be involved in development activities and strategic thinking on new projects, donors and areas of impact.

You are required to hold a Master’s degree in international law, first class or equivalent and advanced knowledge of accountability in international law as evidenced through courses, research, convening, publications or equivalent. You have knowledge of cyber and AI technology in the context of accountability, experience in stakeholder management and knowledge exchange, and in organising and delivering impactul events. Strong organisational skills, publications in international law and a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationship with colleagues at various levels are also essential.

Application Process

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The closing date for applications is at 12 noon (UK Time) on Tuesday 22 April 2025.