Senior Communications Officer - 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.

We are looking for a Senior Communications Officer to increase the impact and reach of ODI’s research and policy engagement on politics, political economy and governance through planning, coordination and delivery of first-class communications and public affairs activities.

About the Programme

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. The Politics and Governance team leads ODI’s critical work on Conflict, Fragility & Peacebuilding, Democracy, Justice, Human Rights and the Rule of Law; Digital Societies, Technology, AI and the Future of Work and the decolonisation of production of knowledge in International Development. The team also provides political economy analytical support to ODI’s different thematic teams (Development and Public Finance, Gender, Equity and Social Policy, Humanitarian Policy, Climate and Sustainability).

This role is responsible for the planning, coordination and delivery of all communications and public affairs activities for ODI’s Politics and Governance (PoGo) programme, in line with ODI’s strategic objectives and PoGo’s strategy as agreed upon with the PoGo’s Director of Programme. 

About you

Essential:

• Demonstrable interest and experience of communications
• Significant experience in strategic communications – working creatively to inform/influence policy outcomes
• Proven experience managing and convening activities and events.
• Practical experience in digital
• Excellent writing skills, and proven ability to summarise technical research in clear, compelling language
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation and project management skills.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and under pressure

Desirable:

• Interest in PoGo research areas: politics, governance, political economy, conflict / peacebuilding issues, human rights and digital
• Other language skills
• Experience in managing large-scale or complex projects 

Closing date: 5^th August 2024 at 11:59pm

Interview date: w/c 26^th August 2024 and w/c 2^nd September 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. 

This post may be of interest to those keen to contribute to ODI's decolonisation agenda.

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.

To download the job description and role details please follow this link. If you are experiencing difficulties downloading, please telephone 020 7922 0351 or email recruitment@odi.org.uk.

ODI is an equal opportunities employer

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