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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 Research Fellow (Digital Societies and Technology) 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
Digitalisation and digital technologies such as AI, have created a set of unprecedented possibilities for people’s lives and wellbeing. The augmented power to gather, process and disseminate information through digital technology and systems can be a huge force for good. But the benefits are neither automatic nor evenly spread and as with all technologies, effective and ethical governance is key. Without it, the poorest and already most marginalised groups are least likely to benefit from digital transition, with the risk that it simply deepens marginalisation and entrenches existing inequalities. Digitalisation can also be misused, to misinform, to create conflict, to undermine democratic practice, and to enable acts of cyber attrition, to deny identities and to restrict privacy and liberty. For these reasons, digitalisation and technological innovations presents profound and pressing challenges and critical questions for societies at large, for policy makers, private sector actors and for researchers.
As part of ODI’s commitment to making equity, inclusive growth, social justice and sustainability central to all our work, and acknowledging how digitalization has fundamentally reshaped our societies, ODI has created a dedicated Digital Societies Initiative to explore how technology can be harnessed for the greater good and to identify ways to monitor and reduce its potential to damage positive outcomes – justice, equality and inclusion.
The Senior Research Fellow (Digital Societies and Technology) sits within ODI’s Politics and Governance Programme (PoGo) which brings together global leaders in political economy analysis, who generate evidence-based applied research and analysis to shape thinking and advise policy makers.
The Digital Societies Initiative brings a distinctly political economy lens to the study of evolving digital societies globally whilst working in partnership across ODI to leverage research expertise on a range of themes including conflict and crisis, the humanitarian system, gender norms, digital public infrastructure and public financial management. As part of the initiative, ODI also works with frontline actors, civil society advocacy and research organisations.
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About you
ODI is looking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced, well networked (across academic communities, policy communities, Global South partner communities) and widely recognised researcher, thought leader and excellent communicator, to lead its Digital Societies Initiative.
As Senior Research Fellow on Digital Societies and Technology, the successful candidate will lead, advance and increase the size, scope, visibility and viability of ODIs Digital Societies Initiative.
Digital Societies & Technologies in ODI Politics and Governance Programme
This Senior Research Fellow on Digital Societies and Technology will be housed within the Politics and Governance programme but work in close collaboration with colleagues across other teams within ODI working on different aspects of the digital portfolio.
The Politics and Governance Programme (PoGo) brings together ODI’s social and political scientists whose policy driven research on political and political economy questions notably: how contexts, societal trust, institutions that govern and the nature of political settlements, structure incentives for change and shape the ways in which change happens.
The Digital Societies Initiative within PoGo includes a portfolio of projects that seek to tackle three main questions:
Main duties and responsibilities
1. Fundraising to grow the Digital Societies Portfolio and make it viable and visible
2. Project & programme delivery
3. Policy advice, media/public affairs, engagement and communication
4. Contribution to delivery of ODI corporate strategy and collegial life
Person specification
Experience, Knowledge and Qualifications
Skills / Abilities
Key Relationships and Contacts
Internal: Director of ODI, Director of Programmes, Group staff, staff in Finance as relevant Associates and Interns as appropriate
External: Major donors: Foundations, bi-laterals, multilateral organisations, including, governments international and national NGOs. Partnerships with academic institutions – think tanks and universities in global north and south and individual researcher. Public institutions with an interest in development (schools, professional groups). Media as appropriate. Policy and advocacy staff at civic organisations, activists, nationally and internationally
Closing date: 23rd August 2024 at 11:59pm
Written test: w/c 2nd September
Interview date: w/c 9th September 2024 and w/c 16th 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.
ODI is an equal opportunities employer
Charity Reg. No.228248
Location: | London |
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Salary: | £58,300 to £75,260 per annum |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 9th August 2024 |
Closes: | 23rd August 2024 |
Job Ref: | SRFDST0524 |
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