Application information - entrance requirements for candidates

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An overview of Lagoro IDP camp in Kitgum District, northern Uganda, 20 May 2007. Manoocher Deghati/IRIN

Application information - entrance requirements for candidates

The Fellowship Scheme is a recruitment programme for postgraduate economists.

Essential

Degree in economics or related field
Postgraduate degree in economics or related field*
Ability to commit to a two-year assignment

* For those studying for a postgraduate degree at the time of application, the award of a Fellowship will be conditional upon the successful completion of the degree.

Some specialisations at postgraduate level which are relevant include:

Agricultural Economics
International Economics
Development Economics
Development Management
Development Studies
Econometrics & Statistics
Environmental Economics
Health Economics
Public Policy

This list is not definitive and each application is assessed on its own merits with the overall aim of matching candidates to the requirements of Fellowship posts.

Desirable

Demonstrable interest in development
Relevant work experience or experience volunteering
Language competence for some posts (especially French, Portuguese, and Swahili)
Strong IT skills

Qualities we are looking for

Fellowships vary from post to post and country to country, but all require a combination of the following qualities:

Intellectual qualities
A sound grasp of economic theory and its application, especially in a development context
Problem-solving and analysis of data and information
Communication of complex ideas to non-specialists
Personal qualities and interpersonal skills
Adaptive and flexible approach
Ability to work effectively with others
Confident and robust personality
Willingness to learn and accept advice
Ability to mix easily with diverse groups of people
Management and work-related skills
Ability to prioritise and delegate work
Consultative and advocacy skills
Time management skills and ability to work without supervision
Project management
Report writing

Contact Fellowship Scheme

ODI Fellowship Scheme
Overseas Development Institute
203 Blackfriars Road
London SE1 8NJ
Tel: +44 (0)207 922 0356
Fax: +44 (0)20 7922 0399
fellows@odi.org.uk

Booklet

This booklet provides Information on objectives of ODI Fellowship Scheme, career prospects, entrance requirements as well as the recruitment and selection process.

Alumni experiences

Sara Nyman - Ministry of Trade and Industry, Malawi

Being an integral part of a government ministry puts an ODI Fellow in a unique position. The ministry and its staff become your professional support network and your knowledge base; and, in turn, you become theirs. The learning curve is steep and, as I write nine months into my posting, mine has not yet shown any signs of relenting.

Kabira Namit - Ghana Education Service

After nearly two years here, I can safely say that there is nothing like a typical day at the Ghana Education Service! I’m part of a four-member team that works on the $1.8 billion Ghana Education Budget. We allocate government and donor resources across the country for the running costs of schools and infrastructure projects. There are opportunities to travel across the country on official trips, interacting with the regional budget officers and visiting schools to monitor new projects.

Anisa Berdellima - Ministry of Health, Burundi

My Fellowship as a health economist at the Ministry of Health in Burundi is allowing me to use my passion, skills and dedication to improve public health. I work on important policy areas that affect the lives of millions of people. For example, we helped to design and are implementing a national health insurance scheme that will provide free access to health services to the most vulnerable people.