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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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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ODI ( www.odi.org.uk) aims to inspire and inform policy and practice to reduce poverty by locking together high-quality applied research and practical policy advice. Our Social Protection Programme is looking for a Programme Manager to assist the Head of Programme in overseeing the existing Social Protection Programme (SPP) project portfolio at project and programme level. You will devise strategic and management tools for the achievement of the programmes long-term objectives, manage all business development processes and identify opportunities for key partnerships and enhance existing ones both with donors and with research and operational partners for the programme. The successful candidate will have:
- a masters degree in development studies or equivalent
- knowledge of social protection policy issues
- experience of donor performance and financial reporting
- substantial experience of project development and administration within a development context
- exceptional planning and execution skills
- high level IT skills
- outstanding multi-tasking skills in a high pressure environment
- ability to work to own initiative with minimum supervision.
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Salary: £31,022 - £35,938
Closing date: 10 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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ODI aims to inspire and inform policy and practice to reduce poverty by locking together high-quality applied research and practical policy advice. The Politics and Governance programme is a centre for research and policy engagement on political and governance issues in development. Our aim is to provide this analysis to the international and national development community to achieve more informed and effective policy and practice. Our research and policy advisory work focuses on how politics and governance can work better for development and alleviate poverty. About the role Our Politics and Governance programme is seeking a research officer to develop, fundraise for, conduct and manage policy relevant, high-quality and innovative research. You will work closely with the Head of Programme and other team members to contribute to the programme’s work on political economy and sectoral policies, generally cross-country and cross-institutional. Recent programme highlights include:
- briefing paper and research on the role of non-state actors in justice and security provision in Sierra Leone
- article on political economy realities in Chinese health sector
- reseach and briefing on the politics of maternal health in rural Rwanda
- events on prospects for Libya and on role of aid in supporting democracy in Africa.
About you The successful candidate will have:
- a degree and post-graduate degree in a relevant discipline
- active knowledge of key governance concepts, processes and institutions
- experience in an international policy development research environment, ie. quantitative and qualitative data analysis, policy-orientated research, demonstrated by publications and reports
- excellent research, analytical and writing skills
- some developing-country work experience
- strong interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate successfully
- multi-tasking skills the ability to work as part of a team as well as on your own initiative.
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Salary: £26,004 - £30,121 per annum
Closing date: 20 June 2012
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Overseas Development Institute
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- Tel: +44 (0)20 7922 8234 / +44 (0)20 7922 0351
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