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 Growth, Poverty and Inequality programme is seeking a Research Fellow with world class knowledge to support a portfolio of research, policy advice and public affairs work. The successful candidate will join an established team of independent researchers working on a wide range of areas relating to poverty and inequality.
Recent programme highlights include: • publication of ‘development progress stories’, highlighting successful development case studies from around the world • publications, policy dialogue and media work on the Millennium Development Goals and the post-2015 global development agenda • policy advice and engagement on economic growth and inequality .
As part of a dynamic team you will be responsible for the following key responsibilities:
• 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 • public affairs: disseminating and promoting the programme’s work and ideas.
The successful candidate will have: • a degree and post-graduate qualification in economics or equivalent with a substantial economics component • extensive and deep knowledge of key issues and organisations in international development • fluency in English, and preferably a good command of at least one other language • experience in policy-orientated research, demonstrated by a track record of publications and reports • extensive developing country experience • demonstrated ability to win work and attract funds • the ability to work as part of a team and support the Head of Programme 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 0349 or email recruitment@odi.org.uk
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