At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate a groundbreaking project improving humanitarian demining and education in conflict zones.
- Company: SOAS University of London, a leader in global higher education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and the chance to make a real-world impact.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic, international environment.
- Why this job: Join a multidisciplinary team tackling global challenges and enhancing community safety.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and experience in project coordination are essential.
The predicted salary is between 36374 - 42961 £ per year.
Internal opportunity, open to SOAS employees only.
Department: Development Studies
Contract Type: Fixed term appointment to 30th September 2030
Grade: 6
Salary: £36,374 to £42,961 pro rata inclusive of London Allowance
Pro rata Salary: £7,274 to £8,592 p.a. inclusive of London Allowance (This salary reflects 0.2 FTE work pattern).
Location: Bloomsbury, Camden, Greater London, United Kingdom
Hours: 7 per week
SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. SOAS University of London is positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a new strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the School which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity. SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges.
About The Department:
SOAS’s Department of Development Studies is ranked 2nd in the world for Development Studies in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026. It is an interdisciplinary department focused on critical approaches to development, with teaching and research spanning Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America. Its themes include humanitarian action, conflict, climate and sustainability, migration, labour, political ecology, and aid and institutions.
About The Role:
We are looking for an excellent Project Coordinator for a 3 year role. You will contribute to the Horizon Europe-funded REMEDIS project, a multidisciplinary collaboration focused on improving humanitarian demining and strengthening Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) in conflict-affected and post-conflict settings. The project combines technical work on aerial detection and clearance prioritisation with a social-science component assessing EORE delivery, community co-design, and scalable policy tools. The project includes Ukrainian state and non-governmental partners, making cross-cultural collaboration, contextual sensitivity, and ethical engagement with affected communities central to the role. Its EORE strand focuses on risk perception, decision-making, behaviour change, and the translation of evidence into practical interventions and policy recommendations.
We are seeking an organised and proactive Project Coordinator to provide administrative, financial, and operational support to the Horizon Europe-funded REMEDIS project. Working closely with the Principal Investigator and project team, you will coordinate project activities, budgets, travel, meetings, partner communications, records, deliverables, and reporting requirements. You will support effective collaboration with academic and practitioner partners, including partners in Ukraine, and help ensure the timely delivery of a complex, internationally funded research programme. The role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, attention to detail, financial and administrative competence, and the ability to work effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders. An interest in humanitarian action, mine action, EORE, peacebuilding, or conflict-affected settings is desirable.
About You:
You will bring strong administrative, financial, and organisational skills, with experience of coordinating events, complex projects and supporting budgets, travel, records, and reporting. You will be detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities, while communicating effectively with academic colleagues, external partners, and practitioners, including partners in Ukraine and other conflict-affected settings. You will have strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office, shared calendars, document-management systems, and financial or project-management tools; familiarity with SOAS systems such as Worktribe and/or Unit4 would be desirable. Experience supporting international or multi-partner projects would be highly desirable, while knowledge of EU-funded projects, research administration, humanitarian mine action, or EORE would be an advantage, as would Ukrainian language skills.
Closing date: 22nd November 2026
Interviews to be held: week commencing 7th December 2026
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Project Coordinator (REMEDIS) employer: SOAS University of London
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