Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow - Politics and Governance

Location: London based hub - with hybrid working in the UK

About us

ODI (odi.org) is an independent, global think tank. We work to inspire people to act on injustice and inequality. Through research, convening and influencing, we generate ideas that matter for people and planet.

About the Programme/Department

ODI’s Politics and Governance Programme (PoGo) brings together global leaders in political economy analysis, who use evidence-based, applied research, analysis and advice to policy makers, to understand how and why politics and political systems work the way they do, how power, structures, institutions, norms, and ideas matter, and how these shape prospects for building a social contract and advancing progressive change at global and local levels.

About you

Research Fellow

The Research Fellow post requires substantial policy research or equivalent experience, a record of collaborative work, publications and public affairs (convenings), and clear evidence of successful fundraising, development and management of a number of projects brought to a satisfactory conclusion. 

Senior Research Fellow

The Senior Research Fellow post requires substantive years experience (in an RF or equivalent position) and is intended for those displaying a substantial record of programme and project management, involving collaborative policy research, advisory work and public affairs and communications work. Senior Research Fellows are expected to contribute to policy research across a range of topics and to be viewed as a well networked authority in their own field with track record in the development of influential ideas, policy engagements and research effective collaborations. They are expected to assess and develop new areas of research, research collaborations and networks at ODI and secure funding and leading on fundraising proposals for the team. 

Person Specification:

• A degree and post-graduate qualification in a relevant discipline;
• Extensive and deep geographical knowledge (e.g., Middle East, Sahel) of key issues pertaining to international engagement and peace-security architecture in conflict-affected / fragile situations (humanitarian, development, peace)
• Research collaborations and high-profile policy research engagements
• Experience in policy-oriented research, demonstrated by a track record of publications, reports and wide dissemination.
• Extensive research and work experience in and on issues of relevance in contexts affected by conflict, violence, fragility, peacebuilding processes, including in LIC / LMICs
• Strong analytical skills, a capacity to write clearly, and excellent organisational and oral communication skills
• Political sensitivity and diplomacy

Closing date: 7^th June 2024 at 11:59pm

Interview date: w/c 1^st July 2024

ODI is committed to developing and supporting diverse and inclusive teams of people who share our passion, where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We welcome applicants from a range of diverse backgrounds including those who experience intersectional marginalisation on the basis of their class, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious identity or belief, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. We also welcome applications from those living with disabilities. 

We offer competitive salaries, a generous company pension scheme, hybrid working and a range of flexible, family-friendly and inclusive employment policies to support well-being.

For further information and to apply for the role please check our website via the 'Apply' button above. If you are experiencing difficulties downloading, please telephone 020 7922 0300 or email humanresources@odi.org.

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