INASP – the International Network for Advancing Science and Policy – is an international organisation, established in 1992, with a mission to support tertiary education and research systems in the Global South. For over 30 years INASP has worked with universities, research organizations, think tanks and governments across Africa, Asia and Latin America to strengthen research, teaching and learning, and to ensure that Global South researchers and educators can produce the knowledge that their countries and communities need.
We work to achieve impact in three areas:
- Enabling researchers to generate critical knowledge for policy, practice and their communities, by supporting early career researchers and their institutions to work with stakeholders to undertake research that addresses priority problems.
- Enabling youth to secure meaningful and dignified work, by working with tertiary institutions and their staff to ensure that degree programmes give graduates the skills, confidence and resilience to thrive.
- Enabling women educators and researchers to lead change, by working with research systems and institutions to ensure curricula and classrooms are inclusive and enable women to succeed in their studies and research.
With a base in Oxford, UK, we are a virtual team which spans 13 countries.
Rising Scholars
Rising Scholars is a flagship initiative of INASP that supports early-career researchers in the Global South to thrive. It provides mentoring, resources, and training to help researchers publish, communicate, and advance their careers. Our global community includes over 14,000 members, and our award-winning online courses have reached more than 40,000 participants across 135 countries.
Rising Scholars is free and open to all, thanks to support from funders and partner organisations. It is led by a passionate community of stewards and facilitators based at institutions across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
We offer:
- Online courses and live events on research writing, communication, grant proposals and more
- Peer support and discussions through our online discussion platform
- A mentoring system connecting early career researchers with experienced mentors
- A library of practical resources and blog posts
- New video content sharing real stories and advice from our community
The role
We’re looking for a creative and well-organised Community Administrator to lead our growing video content work. You’ll work with the Rising Scholars team and community members to create engaging, high-quality multimedia content for platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn channels.
This content will feature researchers sharing tips, experiences, and insights - helping others navigate the research and publishing journey. You will support contributors through the process, shape the narrative, and deliver polished final videos.
You’ll join other Community Administrators - focused on community engagement and on communications and events - and collaborate closely with the wider INASP team.
Key responsibilities
- Co-develop plans for new video content with the team and with video contributors
- Identify and support community members to contribute to video projects
- Guide contributors to record effective and engaging content, or conduct interviews with them
- Edit long-form video content (5–20 mins) for YouTube, and create short-form versions for Facebook and Instagram
- Ensure timely delivery of edited content as agreed with Tabitha Buchner, Project Specialist
Skills, experience, and other qualities
You will have:
Essential:
- Strong video editing skills for both long-form and short-form formats
- Access to and good proficiency in editing software of your choice (e.g. DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro)
- Understanding of what makes video content engaging on YouTube and social media
- Ability to support and coach contributors to create compelling video content
- Excellent communication and people skills, and frequent communication with the INASP team
- Organised, with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- Cultural sensitivity and enthusiasm for working with people across different countries and backgrounds
- Commitment to inclusion, equity, and INASP’s values.
Desirable:
- Experience in academia or working with early-career researchers
- Familiarity with Rising Scholars' offerings (courses, events, blogs)
- Passion for elevating voices from the Global South
Reporting and contracting arrangements
The consultant will be contracted by INASP and report to Tabitha Buchner, Programme Specialist at INASP.
The consultant will provide support to the administration of the Rising Scholars network at INASP up until December 31st, 2025, with a possibility of extension in 2026. This role will require availability of around three and a half days per month, although this might vary from month to month depending on the ongoing activities in the network. The total number of days will be agreed on in the contract based on the Community Administrator’s starting date (anticipated starting date: 21 July, 2025).
The fee rate is £100/day. The consultant will be responsible for providing their own equipment and software to perform the consultancy, and will be responsible for any taxes, social security and insurance costs. Any additional expenses required to deliver the work will only be reimbursed based on prior agreement with INASP, but it is not anticipated that additional expenses will be incurred.
INASP is based in the UK but the consultant can work remotely from anywhere in the world, subject to availability during UK working hours to enable occasional meetings and correspondence with members of the INASP team (i.e. availability at some point during 9:00-16.00 GMT). The consultant will need to have access to a reliable internet connection and their own computer to work with.
To apply for this role please submit your application online (click here).
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This consultancy will be held open until it is filled.
Data protection
We are committed to ensuring that your personal details are protected and that we are fully compliant with our legal obligations under the Data Protection Act and the UK General Data Protection Regulations.
Any personal data submitted to INASP as part of the job application process, like your name, address, telephone number and email address, will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation. We will only use that information to process your application and to monitor recruitment statistics. We will not share it with any third parties without your permission.
Personal information about unsuccessful candidates will be held securely for 60 days after the recruitment exercise has been completed, it will then be destroyed or deleted. We retain de-personalised statistical information about applicants to help inform our recruitment activities, but no individuals are identifiable from that data.
Safeguarding
INASP are committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, trustees, associates, contractors, interns and volunteers to share this commitment.
The suitability of all prospective employees, trustees, associates, contractors, interns and partners will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.