ODI is Britain’s leading independent think-tank on international development and humanitarian policy. Founded in 1960, it has made major contributions to research, dissemination and policy change, on all aspects of development and humanitarian policy.
If you are interested in joining ODI for a rewarding career, with the opportunity to learn new skills and work within a highly motivated team please view our current opportunities below.
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Our Research and Policy in Development (RAPID) Programme is seeking a Research Officer to support the AusAid-funded impact-evaluation methods lab. You will work closely with the Research Fellow responsible for evaluation and impact assessment, to identify, develop and test cost-effective and widely replicable approaches to impact evaluation. You will also be responsible for managing the knowledge resources produced by the lab and will contribute to the uptake and use of the outputs. The work will involve providing support to other partners in the methods lab as well as other programmes within ODI on issues of evidence-based policy, monitoring and impact evaluation. Recent programme highlights include:
- studies of the political economy of knowledge use in Indonesia, Cambodia, The Philippines and Vietnam
- conducting impact evaluations of the UN World Food Programme’s Food for Work for Disaster Risk Reduction interventions
- a programme of support on measuring policy impact and communications and policy engagement support for 3ie impact evaluation grantholders
- supporting the IDRC-funded Outcome Mapping learning community (www.outcomemapping.ca) and evidence-based policy in development network (www.ebpdn.org).
About you The successful candidate will have:
- a degree and postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline
- strong background and experience related to impact-evaluation methods relevant to the practice of evidence-based policy approaches (in particular quantitative but also qualitative and inter-disciplinary etc)
- active knowledge of key issues and organisations in international development especially around the interface between impact evaluation and policy and practice
- experience in international policy development research environment, ie policy-orientated research, demonstrated by publications and reports
- practical understanding of undertaking project and programme evaluations and impact assessments
- experience in producing research outputs in a short period of time and for different audiences
- strong analytical skills, writing, presentation and networking skills
- multi-tasking skills and strong organisational skills
- the ability to work as part of a team as well as on your own initiative.
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Salary: Research Officer 2: £31,022 - £35,938pa
Position in:
Research and Policy in Development
Closing date: 24 May 2012
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The Centre for Aid and Public Expenditure (CAPE) at ODI works to improve the effectiveness of development finance and public resource management in low-income and fragile states. We do this by influencing international debates and country-level approaches to financing policies and delivery systems. Established in 2000, CAPE has been at the forefront of policy research and technical advice on international aid and government expenditure management issues for over a decade. Since 2010 CAPE has also hosted the Budget Strengthening Initiative (BSI), a major new venture designed to support more effective, transparent and accountable budgeting in the poorest and most fragile states. The programme enables fragile states both to access global expertise and to learn from each other. BSI also supports the g7+ group of fragile states, particularly on the development and implementation of the New Deal for fragile states. About the job: We are seeking a Research Fellow specialising in public finance to work across the CAPE portfolio. The successful applicant will take a leading role in policy advice, research and public affairs work. Half of the Research Fellow’s time could involve working on the Budget Strengthening Initiative. Responsibilities of the role include: • research and policy advisory work: conducting high quality, innovative research and providing strategic demand led advice to fragile states. • fundraising: attracting funds through bids and marketing, including the development of a substantial personal research portfolio. • public affairs: disseminating and promoting ODI’s work and ideas. About you: You will have: • a degree and post-graduate qualification in a relevant discipline • extensive and deep knowledge of public finance and other key issues and organisations in international development • experience in policy-orientated research, demonstrated by a track record of publications and reports • extensive developing-country experience including in fragile states • strong analytical skills, a capacity to write clearly, and excellent organisational and oral communication skills • project management skills • skills in negotiation, listening, communication of ideas, problem-solving, decision-making Please note closing date extended to 5 June 2012 -
Salary: Research Fellow 1: £37,033 - £45,486pa - Research Fellow 2: £46,845 - £57,580pa
Position in:
Centre for Aid and Public Expenditure
Closing date: 5 June 2012
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We are looking for a Research Fellow with world class knowledge to lead one or more themes within the Humanitarian Policy Group research strategy, including themes on ‘Civilian Insecurity and Protection’ and ‘Displacement, Migration and Urbanisation’. Our Humanitarian Policy Group (HPG) is one of the world’s leading teams of independent researchers and information professionals working on humanitarian issues. It is dedicated to improving humanitarian policy and practice through a combination of high-quality analysis, dialogue and debate. Recent highlights include:
- HPG Briefing Paper: Counter-terrorism and humanitarian action
- HPG Research Report: UN Integration and Humanitarian Space
- Humanitarian Practice Network’s Humanitarian Exchange Magazine: Humanitarian Action in the Middle East
You will join a dynamic team, and will support the Head of HPG in strategy development, fundraising, research and public affairs, helping to drive a multidisciplinary and innovative programme. About the job:
- Research and policy advisory work: conducting high-quality applied research
- Fundraising: attracting funds through bids and marketing, including the development of a substantial personal research portfolio; and
- Public affairs: disseminating and promoting the programme’s work and ideas.
About you You will have:
- extensive knowledge of issues related with civilian protection and, displacement;
- extensive and deep knowledge of key humanitarian and development issues and organisations;
- experience in policy-orientated research, demonstrated by a track record of publications and reports;
- strong analytical skills, a capacity to write clearly and excellent organisational and communication skills;
- a strong publication record;
- demonstrated ability to win work and attract funds;
- the ability to work as part of a team and support the Head of HPG in people and project management.
For more information, please download an application pack from our website at www.odi.org.uk/jobs If you are experiencing difficulties downloading, please telephone 020 7922 0351 or you can send an email to recruitment@odi.org.uk -
Salary: £37,033 to £57,580
Position in:
Humanitarian Policy Group
Closing date: 11 June 2012
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