Meeting between staff of RiPPLE, a major ODI-led project, and the local health bureau in Ethiopia. Source: RiPPLE
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.
The Institute has a staff of around 120, half of whom are researchers and half providing a wide range of support services.
ODI is seeking an administrative assistant to support its Humanitarian Policy Group. This is an ideal opportunity for a self-starter, who is willing to undertake a large volume of routine administrative work, in a stimulating environment. You will play a key role in a small team providing administrative and secretarial support to the Group. You will also be responsible for the maintenance of a range of manual and computerised systems, arranging conference and flight bookings, preparing agendas and taking minutes of meetings.
You must be an excellent communicator with previous administrative experience and good IT skills, including knowledge of Windows applications. You must also be able to use your own initiative to prioritise your work effectively, be numerate and pay attention to detail.
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2 x Research Assistants
Position in: Chronic Poverty Research Centre
Reference:
To assist a project which aims to identify policies and programmes for interrupting the intergenerational transmission (IGT) of poverty in developed countries, and to assess the transferability of these policies and programmes to developing country contexts.
Necessary qualifications and experience
Strong MA/MSc in development studies, social policy or related discipline
Excellent spoken and written English
Experience undertaking social research and writing for academic and policy audiences
Ability speak confidently with senior policymakers and academics
Capacity to work with minimal supervision
Strong word processing skills
Desirable qualifications and experience
Experience undertaking research on issues related to policies for interrupting the intergenerational transmission of poverty in developed and/or developing countries
Capacity to undertake research (e.g. reading and/or interviewing) in another relevant European language.
