Summary: The Open Algorithms (OPAL) is looking for a Technical Project Lead to begin as soon as possible for 12 months (with the first 1-month being a trial period).

About the project: The Open Algorithms (OPAL) project is a socio-technological innovation to leverage private sector data for public good purposes by “sending the code to the data” in a privacy preserving, participatory, scalable and sustainable manner. It has two main objectives: providing a far better picture of human reality to official statisticians, policymakers, planners, businesses, and citizens, while enabling greater inclusion and inputs of all members of societies on the kinds and uses of analyses performed on data about themselves. OPAL, developed by a consortium composed of Data-Pop Alliance, Imperial College London, the MIT Media Lab, Orange, and the World Economic Forum, builds on years of work of this group and others, and is a key milestone towards realizing a vision where data is at the heart of societal development around the globe, in support of the UN Sustainable Developments Goals and democracy.

OPAL will start with pilots in Senegal and Colombia with funding from the Agence française de développement (AFD), provided to the Overseas Development Institute (ODI), in partnership with their National Statistical Offices—ANSD and DANE—and leading local telecom operators—Orange- Sonatel and Telefónica Colombia. In its initial phase of OPAL’s deployment, requests for predetermined indicators—e.g. population densities—will be sent via the platform through predeveloped algorithms running on the companies’ data servers, behind their firewalls, in a privacy preserving manner, and results will be made available via an interface. Local engagement and empowerment will be central to the development of OPAL: needs, feedback and priorities will be collected and identified through local workshops and discussions, and their results feed into the design of future algorithms. These algorithms will be open, therefore subject to public scrutiny and redress. A local advisory committee on ethics and development—*CODE* in French and Spanish—will provide guidance and oversight to the project, to ensure it abides by key ethical principles. In addition, training will be delivered around the project to foster its use and diffusion as well as capacities and connections more broadly.

About the position:

The technical project lead will be responsible for coordinating the development of the platform, supporting the users of the platform, and the installation in local countries with key partners. They will be critical in coordinating between the platform development team in London (Imperial College), the MIT team in Cambridge, and telecommunications operators in Senegal and Colombia.

Key activities include:

• Leadership role in the platform installation, support to telecommunication operators, algorithm development, and support of the platform users.

• Support technical efforts of and liaise with the telecommunication operators in-country especially at the time of installation and launch of the platform. Senegal will be deployed first and then Colombia. Support the local teams working with the platform (e.g. explain to partners how to use the API and algorithms, provide user support) and refer unresolved questions to the development team.

• Liaise with all partners and stakeholders regarding technical aspects of using the OPAL platform, including: algorithms and use cases.

• Support the definition and planning of the general OPAL workstream including definition of timeline and resource requirements with key technical partners.

o Coordinate daily with the rest of the global OPAL team as well as frequently with local OPAL teams in English, French, and potentially Spanish.

• Monitoring of platform usages and performance and follow-up in countries and assistance as needed

o Contribute to design of testing protocols.

• Clarification of Technical Requirements, and ensuring compliance of requirements.

• Participate in the meetings of the OPAL Global project.

3. About you

• Experienced professional with 3-5 years of work experience in a technical lead position and proof of successful past experience in a similar position including experience interacting with end-users and manage project launches

• Academic background in computer science, engineering, or a similar field with ability to code in python and use APIs, work and manage a Linux environment.

• Interest in development issues and developing countries contexts, including Africa and/or Latin America. Time spent in developing countries is a plus

• Excellent writing, facilitation and organizational skills

• Fluency in English. Working proficiency in French or Spanish is a plus

• Good fit with the OPAL EC and team globally and locally

• Located in Europe (preference) or US and willingness to travel internationally. If located in the US consider travelling extensively in Europe.

4. Salary

The OPAL Technical Lead will be hired as an ODI contractor (on behalf of Opal Consortium) for 12 months. The salary range is 40000/50000 euro per year.

Please send your application to l.marchina@odi.org.uk by 09/07/2017 including:

• CV or Resume (max 2 page)

• Cover letter with 2 references

• Statement of Integrity, Eligibility and Social and Environmental Responsibility – compiled, signed and scanned. Each candidate should compile this is compulsory standard statement as required by the AFD. Download it from here: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5841944cf7e0ab4b3cc18ae4/t/5928667c9de4bbe2b52698ec/1495819908314/statement+of+integrity.pdf

Job Description

Job Title: Project Administrator

Purpose of Job

The purpose of the Programme Administrator role is to provide general administrative and secretarial support to the Climate and Energy Programme team, as well as dedicated support to two multi-year, multi-partner programmes housed in CEP: the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) and the Low Emission Development Strategies Global Partnership (LEDS GP).

The Climate and Energy Programme (CEP) is one of ODI’s 14 thematic research programmes focused on supporting climate compatible development and poverty reduction through high quality research, analysis and debate on adaptation and resilience, climate finance, green growth and natural resource management.

The Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) is a flagship programme designed to help decision-makers in developing countries tackle climate change. It provides high-quality research, cutting-edge technical assistance and knowledge and partnership services to developing countries.

Working in partnership with decision-makers in the public, private and non-governmental sectors nationally, regionally, and globally, CDKN is managed by an alliance of organisations led by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), and includes the Overseas Development Institute (ODI), Lead Pakistan, SouthSouthNorth (SSN), and Fundacion Futuro Latinamericano (FFLA). Within the broad scope of climate compatible development, CDKN works across four strategic themes:

• Climate compatible development strategies and plans;

• Improving developing countries’ access to climate finance;

• Strengthening resilience through climate-related disaster risk management;

• Supporting climate negotiators from the least developed and most vulnerable countries.

Since September 2015, the CDKN programme, through ODI, has been delivering the Secretariat functions of the Low Emission Development Strategies Global Partnership (LEDS GP). LEDS GP works to advance low emission, climate resilient development around the world through a vibrant community of practitioners.

ODI's specific role in LEDS GP includes

• Supporting the Global Secretariat Functions in close coordination with NREL

• Providing Knowledge Management and Communication support

• Fostering Communities of Practice, including increasing private sector engagement;

• Designing and delivering the LEDS GP Annual Event;

• Steering the Africa LEDS Partnership through CDKN’s regional office in Africa;

• Supporting the Asia LEDS Partnership and LEDS LAC Platform;

• Providing coordination support and strategic guidance to the Working Groups on Benefits Assessment and Communications; Finance; and Subnational Integration;

• Coordinating and delivering technical assistance through the Remote Expert Assistance on Low Emission Development Strategies (REAL) tool in collaboration with NREL; and

• Contributing to the development and launch of a LEDS Fellowship program and Country Activity Database.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Programme Officer and Head of Programme and throughout ODI’s central departments such as finance, HR, IT and facilities on general support to CEP. They will also work closely with the CDKN and LEDS programme leads based at ODI, to provide support to the timely and accurate financial management, administration and coordination of the programmes.

Your responsibilities will include administration and expenditure tracking of knowledge management and communication projects administrative and logistical support across the team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

General programme administration and coordination:

· Act as a central point of contact and coordination for Programme members and activities both internally and externally

· Coordinate and minute Programme meetings and retreats

· Support the Programme Officer with the intern programme and new staff inductions

· Organise meetings and events, including overseas events: finding and booking venues, arranging facilities, liaising with participants

· Work with team members to support timely document and file management

· Make international travel and hotel bookings

· Maintain good knowledge of ODI’s systems, processes and policies – providing team updates as required

Project support:

· Administer the programme’s payments systems – invoices, credit cards, staff and contractor expenses.

· Prepare documents in support for bids and proposal development

· Support with bids and proposals

· Preparing and coordinating subcontracts

· Providing back-stop cover in absence of PO

CDKN and LEDS specific support

• Assist CDKN and LEDS programme leads in drafting and monitoring of budgets
• Tracking all project expenditure (actual and committed) against CDKN and LEDS budgets
• Preparing invoices and supporting financial reporting to donors
• Processing subcontractor invoices against contracts and getting senior staff approval
• Coding all suppliers’ invoices and obtaining approval from the appropriate person
• Provide webinar support
• Support the delivery of the LEDS fellowship programme including collating submissions and managing correspondence with partners, selection panels and awardees.

Person Specification

Essential

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Education to degree level
• High level of numeracy and literacy

Experience

• Experience of budget monitoring
• Experience providing support in a project environment

Skills/Abilities

· Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity, the ability to deal with people from a variety of backgrounds

• Strong organisational skills and self-motivation
• Outstanding people skills and a friendly outgoing personality
• Advanced IT skills to include Excel, PowerPoint, Word, databases, Outlook
• Ability to learn to use new software quickly
• Data management skills
• Multitasking capabilities
• Ability to work to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
• Excellent communications skills, both written (to be tested as part of application process) and verbal
• Excellent attention to detail

Desirable

• Foreign language skills (particularly Spanish and/or French)
• Experience reporting to donors
• Interest in international development
• Experience of the SharePoint document management system

Key Relationships and Contacts

• CEP Head of Programme and Programme Officer

· Central service staff:, facilities, IT, finance, HR

• CDKN Programme and Partnerships Manager
• LEDS GP Project Manager and Director
• CDKN Global Knowledge Manager
• Other CDKN and LEDS GP Programme staff at ODI, and other administrative and management staff in the Climate Change and Low Carbon transitions programme at ODI.
• CDKN and LEDS GP Programme staff across CDKN’s Alliance Partners – SSN, Lead Pakistan, FFLA, and PwC
• PwC Financial Controller
• ODI finance and communications department

All staff are expected to:

• Positively support equality of opportunity both within ODI and externally

• Help maintain a safe working environment and take responsibility for own and colleagues’ Health and Safety

• Undertake such other duties within the scope of their post as may be requested by their Manager

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OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE

Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow/Principal Research Fellow – Public Finance and Institutions

Contract: Permanent

Salary:Research Fellow£39,897 - £50,466 per annum

Senior Research Fellow:£50,467 - £63,888 per annum.**

Principal Research Fellow: Competitive Salary.

Location: London

Ref:PFI/02/17

The UK’s leading independent think tank on international development and humanitarian issues.

About us

ODI (www.odi.org.uk) aims to inspire and inform policy and practice to reduce poverty by bringing together high-quality applied research and practical policy advice.

The Public Finance and Institutions programme are looking for a Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow/Principal Research Fellow. The work will involve applied economic analysis using both quantitative and qualitative methods.

The Public Finance and Institutions Programme (PFI) is part of a Cluster of research programmes at ODI on ‘ Economics, Finance and Development’. It is a leading centre for research and policy engagement on Public Finance policy and institutional change. The programme blends ongoing research on policy and practice with a long standing advisory programme which has been predominantly focused on effecting change in fragile states. Current research interests straddle Africa, Asia and the Pacific with a growing body of work which is looking at more advanced economies. The researcher will take leadership on key projects within our portfolio, undertaking innovative research and analysis, and influencing the international debate through public affairs activities including publications, media engagement, speaking at conferences, and providing advice to governments and business at a senior level. The postholder will also have the opportunity to develop their own research interests within the team’s broad areas of focus, including designing research projects, obtaining funding and managing resources for delivery.

The Programme is currently organised around a number of workstreams that apply a public finance lens to the following

• Service delivery
• Decentralisation
• Domestic resource mobilisation
• The theory and practice of PFM reform
• The use and abuse of diagnostic tools

Across these, we have a cross cutting theme of adaptive management and adaptive programming.

Recent programme highlights have included:

• A major international conference on the institutions and politics of budgeting: The CAPE Conference 2013: budgeting in the real world.
• A comparative study on strengthening public finance management in fragile states: Public finance reform in fragile states: grounds for cautious optimism? together with a lesson learning piece drawing from the experiences of BSI.
• New research on Public Finance reforms
• A developing portfolio of work looking at Public Finance and service delivery
• A set of PFM introductory guides specifically targeted at public officials and practitioners

Please find out more on the PFI website

About you

• A degree and post-graduate qualification in a relevant discipline.
• 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-oriented research, demonstrated by a track record of publications and reports.

• Extensive developing-country experience.

• Strong analytical skills, a capacity to write clearly, and excellent organisational and oral communication skills.

• A demonstrated capacity for policy advisory or public-affairs work, based on an analytical approach, and an innovative and creative communications ability.

• Project management skills.

• Ability to translate research ideas into fundable projects.

• Excellent communication abilities in relation to a wide variety of audiences.

• Skills in negotiation, listening, communication of ideas, problem solving, decision making.

• Ability to work as part of a team.

• Excellent time management skills, including managing a complex and varied workload.

• PFI / level specific skills, experience

Closing date: 26 July 2017

Interview date: 2^nd of August 2017

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 0394 or email recruitment@odi.org.uk.

OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE

Publications Editor

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £33,420 - £39,896 per annum

Ref: COMMS/04/17

The UK’s leading think tank on international development and humanitarian issues.

The Overseas Development Institute (ODI) has a world-leading reputation for excellence; our researchers work on issues of global concern, such as poverty alleviation, economic transformation, humanitarian action and climate change. Our goal is to shape policy-makers’ thinking about these critical issues and successful communications has a crucial role to play in this. The Publications Editor is central to securing ODI’s impact.

You will ensure that we have quality and consistency across all our outputs through accurate and appropriate editing and by ensuring ODI’s staff are provided with the writing skills and support they need to create influential publications that reach their target audiences. You will be responsible for copy editing and proofreading a range of ODI publications, as well as setting and monitoring institutional standards for quality and tone of voice to ensure brand integrity.

You will be an experienced editor, used to translating complex material into plain English without over-simplifying it. You will also have excellent editorial judgement, and will inspire colleagues, including researchers, to have confidence in your judgements. You will have knowledge of the international issues relevant to this field of work, and will relish the opportunity to turn out first-class, well-constructed writing across ODI’s publication formats.

You will have:

• Degree-level qualification in a related discipline
• Extensive experience of working as an editor for publications, preferably in a research or think-tank organisation
• Proven experience in copy editing a high volume of publications across a number of disciplines relating to international development
• Highly experienced writer, with demonstrable experience of writing for different audiences, including policy/political and academic audiences
• Experience of developing and embedding editorial processes, including use of external suppliers and writing style guidelines
• Experience of managing, assessing and developing external copy editors
• Experience of developing new publications’ series
• Experience of coaching staff from different disciplines in writing excellence
• Wide-ranging knowledge of international affairs, including preferably experience of issues relevant to the Global South
• Demonstrable knowledge of relevant laws for this field of work (libel, plagiarism and copyright)
• Awareness of the latest online publication techniques and the editorial requirements attached to them
• Some experience in editing content specifically designed for the web.

Closing date: 16 July 2017

ODI is an equal opportunities employer Charity Reg. No.228248

For more information, please download an application pack from our website at www.odi.org.uk/jobs](http://www.odi.org.uk/jobs). If you are experiencing difficulties downloading, please telephone 020 3327 7290 or you can send an email to recruitment@odi.org.uk

OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE

Programme Officer/Manager

Social Protection and Social Policy Programme

Contract: Permanent

Salary:Programme Officer £28,015 - £33,419, Programme Manager £33,420 - £39,896

Location: London

Ref:SPSPP/04/17

The UK’s leading independent think tank on international development and humanitarian issues.

About us

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.

We are looking for either an experienced Programme Officer or a Programme Manager to oversee the day-to-day support, development and management of the Social Protection and Social Policy Programme. When applying for the role please specify in the supporting statement which role you would like to be considered for.

ODI’s Social Protection and Social Policy Programme[1] is a multidisciplinary research and advisory programme, focusing on social protection and social policy. It supports the design and implementation of effective social protection policy through high quality applied research and provides policy advice on key issues in social protection and social policy. Recent work by the team includes analysis of social protection and employment, the distributional impact of taxes and transfers, policy options to extend social protection to marginalised and excluded groups, the effectiveness of social protection in a crisis, and a comprehensive review of the impact of cash transfers.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the SPSPP, either as an experienced Programme Officer or a Programme Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the programme, and will play a key role in delivering arrangements for programme implementation. They will ensure the smooth management of work plans, budgets, reporting and external partnerships. This will include maintaining and developing management tools for tracking project objectives and supporting the Head of Programme and associated team in the delivery of project outputs and outcomes.

Key responsibilities:

The level of responsibility in the role will depend on whether a Programme Officer or Programme Manager is recruited, but key responsibility areas will include:

• Project management support to/oversight of all projects within the Programme’s portfolio, including donor reporting

• Financial management and reporting: tracking and coordinating financial information flows; managing quarterly expenditure tracking and invoicing to tight donor deadlines, and ensuring compliance with the donor’s Financial Principles, value for money and key performance indicators

• Funding opportunity identification and proposal development

• Maintaining programme-level systems and processes to support the day-to-day delivery and monitoring of the programme

• Communications and knowledge management: coordinating the development and functioning of internal and external communications systems, networks, intranet, website, etc. to ensure strong internal and external relationships for the programme; managing activities and supporting teams to promote project output

• Coordinating the development and implementation of the programme strategy and promoting strong external relationships and partnerships (Programme Manager only)

The application pack contains a job description for each of the roles, where you can see the different level of responsibilities and tasks expected at each level in detail.

About you:

The level of experience and skills required will vary depending on whether a Programme Officer or Programme Manager is recruited. Some of the key requirements include:

• Knowledge of social protection and social policy

• Experience managing a portfolio of protects in a development context

• Experience developing and managing budgets

• Ability to manage and develop financial information systems to support timely donor reporting and business planning.

• A track record of effective co-ordination with key internal support functions, in support of project/programme output planning, delivery, reporting and dissemination

• Excellent time management skills and proven ability to organise inputs from other individuals and teams in order to meet key project or programme deadlines.

• Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision

• Excellent attention to detail, especially in ensuring consistency across multiple reports and project documents

• Ability to maintain a high-level overview of programme performance and progress, and provide more hands-on support to project teams if necessary (Programme Manager only)

• Strong IT skills including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and databases.

• Knowledge and understanding of development issues and a personal commitment to international development and poverty reduction would be desirable.

• Experience working in a developing country or with developing country partner organisations is desirable.

Closing date: 11 July 2017

Interview Date: 19 July 2017

[1] Note that the programme has just undergone a name change and as of 05/07/17 can still be found on the ODI website as the Social Protection Programme.

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 79220351 or email recruitment@odi.org.uk.**

OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE

Human Resources Assistant

Contract: Permanent

Location: London

Salary: £22,151 – £28,014 per annum

Ref: HR/05/17

The UK’s leading independent think tank on international development and humanitarian issues.

About us

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.

We are seeking a Human Resources Assistant to join our small friendly team, to provide high-quality administrative support to the HR team on a wide range of areas including recruitment, learning and development, implementation of policies and services, payroll, contract change and leavers administration, benefits, and maintaining and improving HR information and administrative systems.

You will act as the first point of contact for general employee queries, ensuring that all relevant stakeholders are provided with excellent customer service. You will support the HR team in ensuring that all HR processes and systems are streamlined and improved continuously to ensure the delivery of an effective and value-added HR service.

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level and have a good knowledge of HR and employment services, practices, policies and legislation. You will have previous experience of HR administration at an assistant level, and will be able to work well under pressure within a busy office environment.

You will be proficient in IT, and have excellent communication and organisational skills with a strong attention to detail. As well as being able to work on your own initiative, you will also be a motivated and enthusiastic team player.

Closing date: 23^rd July 2017

Test Date : 26/27/28 July 2017

Interview date: 2 August 2017

For more information, please download an application pack from our website at https://jobs.odi.org.uk and apply online. If you experience difficulties downloading the pack, please telephone 020 3817 0031 or email recruitment@odi.org.uk

Background information

ODI’s Budget Strengthening Initiative (BSI) supports the world’s poorest and most conflict-affected states to develop more effective, transparent and accountable systems for managing public finances. The project works in collaboration with a network of international development partners (including IMF; GIZ; SIDA and World Bank) to provide high-level and confidential policy advice on budgeting and expenditure management issues to governments of fragile states.

BSI Sierra Leone is beginning work with the Sierra Leone National Revenue Authority (NRA) to support their Extractive Industries Revenue Unit (EIRU) in planning and delivering audits of extractives companies, predominantly in the mining sector. EIRU are seeking advice on technical aspects of planning and delivering mining company audits as well as support to their own institutional development.

Skills and experience

The ideal candidate will demonstrate competence in two areas. Firstly, they should show technical expertise in the complex accounting, legal and contracting issues that arise in the planning and delivery of audits of international extractives companies. This should come from practical experience of managing and delivering audits of large taxpayers – including extractives companies – from either a revenue administration or private sector perspective. Secondly, they must demonstrate a track record of being able to establish good working relations with, and win the confidence of, government counterparts who have standing policy responsibility for these issues to contribute to the strengthening of their audit systems, practices and processes.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Professional qualification(s) in accounting and/or audit (essential)

• 3-5 years’ experience of working on large company audits in developing countries (essential)

• At least two years’ experience of delivering audits of extractives/mining companies (essential) in West Africa (desirable)

• A track record of supporting positive institutional change in public sector organisations in developing countries (essential)

Secondments from national and/or international organisations are welcomed.

Please see the Budget Strengthening Initiative website to download full terms of reference for the position, including information on how to apply. The closing date for applications is midnight (UK time) on Sunday 30^th July.

PLEASE NOTE: The contract offered is for the supply of consultancy services and will not constitute a contract of employment with ODI.

OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE

Digital Officer - Communications

Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract

Salary: £28,015 - £33,419 per annum

Location: London

Ref: Comms/05/17

About us

ODI (odi.org) is the UK’s leading international development think tank, influencing and shaping policy on major global challenges. We are seeking to appoint a talented and dynamic Digital Officer to join our fast-paced and multi-faceted public affairs and communications team.

ODI is the UK’s leading international development think tank, influencing and shaping policy on major global challenges. The organisation aims to inspire and inform policy and practice to reduce poverty by locking together high-quality applied research and practical policy advice. Our ambition is to increase the impact of our work, bringing it to wider audiences through stronger and more effective communications.

ODI is looking for an experienced digital practitioner who can support the organisation’s digital programme, project manage the creation and placement of digital content, oversee the day-to-day management of digital channels and advise others in the organisation in following best practice.

A talented self-starter, you will work closely with all members of the communications team, but in particular with the Digital Manager, Senior Digital Officer and Designer. You will be a forward-thinking person, with excellent professional skills and ready to roll up your sleeves and pitch in wherever you might be needed.

You will have:

• Excellent writing, proofreading and editing skills, with experience in writing for web

• Ability to work to ODI’s editorial guidelines and policies

• Ability to summarise complex data and messages

• Experience and knowledge of social media platforms, particularly Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn

• Experience of developing multimedia content such as infographics, video, audio, animations and photo stories

• Experience of using a content management system to create and publish website content

• Experience of using Google Analytics and other tools to report on online performance

• Experience of email marketing, especially in Mailchimp

• Knowledge of SEO

• Keen interest in and awareness of latest trends in digital comms, multimedia and social media

• Strong IT skills; ability to learn new software and systems quickly

• Well organised, flexible, and efficient

• Approachable and professional manner

Closing date: Sunday 23rd July 2017 Interviews: Week commencing 31st July 2017

For more information, please download an application pack from our website at odi.org.uk/jobs. If you are experiencing difficulties downloading, please contact us on 020 3327 7290 or recruitment@odi.org.

ODI is an equal opportunities employer, Charity Reg. No.228248

Summary: The Open Algorithms (OPAL) is looking for a Programme Manager to begin as soon as possible for 12 months including a 1-month trial period.

About the project: The Open Algorithms (OPAL) project is a socio-technological innovation to leverage private sector data for public good purposes by “sending the code to the data” in a privacy preserving, predictable, participatory, scalable and sustainable manner. It has two main objectives: providing a far better picture of human reality to official statisticians, policymakers, planners, businesses, and citizens, while enabling greater inclusion and inputs of all members of societies on the kinds and uses of analyses performed on data about themselves. OPAL, developed by a consortium composed of Data-Pop Alliance, Imperial College London, the MIT Media Lab, Orange and the World Economic Forum, builds on years of work of this group and others, and is a key milestone towards realizing a vision where data is at the heart of societal development around the globe, in support of the UN Sustainable Developments Goals and democracy.

OPAL will start with pilots in Senegal and Colombia with funding from the Agence française de développement (AFD) provided to the Overseas Development Institute (ODI). In its initial phase of OPAL’s deployment, requests for pre-determined indicators—e.g. population densities—will be sent via the platform through pre-developed algorithms running on the companies’ data servers, behind their firewalls, in a privacy-preserving manner, and results will be made available via an interface. Local engagement and empowerment will be central to the development of OPAL: needs, feedback and priorities will be collected and identified through local workshops and discussions, and their results feed into the design of future algorithms. These algorithms will be open, therefore subject to public scrutiny and redress. A local advisory committee on ethics and development—*CODE* in French and Spanish—will provide guidance and oversight to the project, to ensure it abides by key ethical principles. In addition, training will be delivered around the project to foster its use and diffusion as well as capacities and connections more broadly.

About the position:

The OPAL Programme Manager will oversee the development of OPAL’s first 2 pilots in Senegal and Colombia on a daily basis in close coordination with key local partners and the OPAL core team. The OPAL Programme Manager will manage the core global OPAL team as well as oversee the local workstreams leading up to the launch of the first versions of the OPAL platform in early 2018 as well as follow-up and further platform updates after the launch.

They will be responsible for promoting the development of the OPAL project particularly around local regulation/privacy environment, capacity building, and algorithm development community; representing the project in selected instances; and leading global coordination of the core OPAL team, key partners, and oversight bodies.

Key functions of the OPAL Programme Manager will include:

· Coordinate global and local partnership structure

· Ensure coherent project development and management including regular coordination with the OPAL team and core partners and liaising with the global and local advisory boards

· Develop a lead tracking process for partnership management – reaching out to new partners, follow-up for expressions of interest, maintaining and developing key relationships for short and long term project development

· Oversee the budgets, contracting and administrative processes jointly with a Programme Assistant at ODI dedicated to the OPAL project

· Lead on the development of a Communication and Visibility Plan. Promote visibility of OPAL project and organize events and dissemination strategies around key moments and milestones of the OPAL project development globally and locally including identifying strategic partners for event implementation, designing events and branding with core partners e.g. Telcos and NSOs, and overseeing delivery of such events and strategies

· Guide the identification and prioritization of user needs and use case definition and translation into technical, governance and capacity building workstreams in particular

· Significant contributions to the impact evaluation and business model development of OPAL

· Contribute to the definition and reporting of the tracking of the project and pilot objectives

· Support with fundraising efforts

The OPAL Programme Manager will be hired as an ODI contractor (on behalf of Opal Consortium) initially for 12 months with possible extension. The salary range is 45000/65000 euro per year depending on experience.

They will sign an NDA along with her/his contract regarding aspects of the project that require discretion and confidentiality. The Programme Manager will agree to represent the OPAL project only in their capacity as OPAL Programme Manager and to comply with the reporting conditions laid out in the contract. They will report to the OPAL Executive Committee (EC) Chair. Regular updates will be required in written form as well as through calls and meetings with the EC. Status updates as well as feedback from the EC will be vital for the global project design and development.

About you:

· Experienced professional with minimum 5-7 years of work experience focused on management of complex technical projects and large budget involving multiple partners. Proof of successful past experience in a similar position

· Masters’ degree in a relevant discipline

· Interest in development issues and developing countries contexts, including Africa and/or Latin America, preferably having spent time in developing countries

· Experience working in the technology industry, ideally related to the telecom industry, is desirable.

· Experience working with government institutions and civil society organizations

· Excellent writing, facilitation, anticipation and organizational skills

· Maturity, rigor, ability to remain calm under stress and to work and maintain relationships with people and team from different cultural and professional backgrounds; outstanding work ethics and drive

· Professional fluency in English;

· Working proficiency in French.

· Proficiency in Spanish is desirable

· Based in Europe and willingness to travel internationally to manage the project and to represent the project at international events

Please send your application to l.marchina@odi.org.uk by 27/07/2017 including:

· CV or Resume (max 2 page)

· Cover letter with 2 references

· Statement of Integrity, Eligibility and Social and Environmental Responsibility – compiled, signed and scanned. Each candidate should compile this is compulsory standard statement as required by the AFD.

This role will contribute to consolidating, leading and further developing our extensive programme of research, policy advice and public affairs. Alongside excellent knowledge and profile on core Public Finance and Institutions subject matter we are seeking candidates with some sectoral or thematic experience. This could include service delivery, fiscal decentralization, domestic revenue mobilisation or another specialism.

ODI’s programme on Public Finance and Institutions (PFI) is a multidisciplinary research and advisory programme focusing on public finance. The programme comprises 9 staff and 10 research associates together with a network of devolved staff working on a large flagship initiative: the Budget Strengthening Initiative which currently provides advisory support to Ministries of Finance in South Sudan, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Uganda.

The Research Fellow will be responsible for development and delivery of a portfolio of research, policy advice and public affairs in the area of public finance and public management. The portfolio will reflect both the candidate’s skills and preferences as well as PFI’s strategic priorities. Themes will include several among the following priorities:

• the links between PFM and development outcomes, including service delivery;
• cross-cutting issues in fiscal policy;
• tax policy and administration, and domestic resource mobilisation;
• institutional issues in public finance;
• public expenditure policy and expenditure analysis;
• public investment;
• inter-governmental fiscal relations.
• Civil service and public sector reform.

The post-holder will work closely with the Head of Programme and other Research Fellows to design and implement a strategy and work programme on public finance and public management. This will involve managing and conducting high quality and innovative research (primarily applied economic analysis using both quantitative and qualitative methods), policy advice and public affairs within the Institute’s overall strategy, with the aim of inspiring and informing policy. S/he will also serve PFI more broadly with strategy development, network building, fund raising, quality assurance and staff management.

The Research Fellow will join a growing team in PFI focusing on major themes in public finance and/or international finance in emerging economies, low-income countries and fragile states. PFI has a growing portfolio of advisory and embedded support working within large programmes, such as BSI. The successful candidate will therefore have a strong track record in research and applied advisory/policy formulation work including experience of embedding new approaches of institutional development within Public Finance. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience of supporting government-led reforms and understanding and analyzing how best to deliver research and policy advice on government change processes to Governments in different regions. The post- holder will work closely with the programme’s management team and other colleagues to manage and conduct high -quality and innovative research, give advice and engage in public affairs work on these issues.

We provide cutting edge research and inform policy and practice in this field, making this an exciting opportunity for someone wishing to build both their intellectual leadership and their ability to work and advise policymakers at all levels.

All applicants should complete the Institute’s online application form (including a full statement in support of their application) on the ODI website (https://jobs.odi.org.uk).

The closing date for receipt of applications is midnight, UK time, on 26 July 2017 at midnight. Interview date is 2 August 2017. It is our policy to only support the travel expenses to attend an interview, for those who are travelling form outside the UK. Please contact the HR Department to discuss this and to ensure their approval, prior to booking.

OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE

Research Officer for Executive Director - Secretariat and Governance Contract: Permanent Salary: £33,420 - £39,896 Location: London Ref: DIR/05/17**

The UK’s leading independent think tank on international development and humanitarian issues.

About us

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.

Overseas Development Institute is seeking a Research Officer for Executive Director who will be supporting the Executive Director with background research and preparation of proposals, speeches, concept notes and briefing notes.

The role will be supporting the Executive Director with background research and preparation of proposals, speeches, concept notes and briefing notes.

The successful candidate will fulfil the following requirements:

• Research, draft and edit policy memos, articles, and research papers for the Executive Director

• Provide specific technical inputs to ongoing research projects such as literature reviews, interviews, data analysis, editing blogs and op-ed’s for publication, policy memos, articles; in collaboration with the ODI publications team

• Support research activities or leading parts of research projects including producing written outputs and synthesise/summaries findings for the Executive Director to facilitate decision making.

• Anticipate external engagement in advance to support the Executive Director

• Strengthen the link between the Executive Director and ODI Research teams.

• Draft research reports, policy brief remarks, testimony and other documents for the Executive Director;

• Prepare and drafting multimedia for Podcast content in collaboration with ODI’s communications team.

• Organise multi-media outputs from research projects

• Research, draft and edit concept notes and proposals for events, conferences, commissions, projects for the Executive Director

• Provide daily support on the Executive Director’s social media in coordination with ODI’s Communications team

About you

Knowledge and Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in relevant discipline (or equivalent)
• Active knowledge of key international institutions in the sector and beyond

Experience

• Previous experience in an international policy development research environment, i.e. policy-oriented research, demonstrated by publications and reports
• Research background and experience writing short summaries, background briefings, evidence submissions
• Experience in meeting preparation
• Experience in drafting speeches
• Experience in shadow writing outputs
• Good knowledge of social media, digital platforms and web content best practice

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent writing, analytical, editing and proofing skills
• Ability to shape content for different audiences, particularly policy audiences.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate successfully and be cultural aware
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-starter – ability to generate plans and ideas and carry them through to completion
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and under pressure
• Strong IT skills, with excellent knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office applications (MS Word in particular)
• Ability to work in a team
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage and prioritise tasks
• Experience of project management

Closing date: 30 July 2017

Interview date:15 August 2017. 2^nd stage 18 August 2017.

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 0394|or email recruitment@odi.org.uk.**

ODI is an equal opportunities employer Charity Reg. No.228248

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Programme Administrator

Humanitarian Policy Group and Risk & Resilience

Contract:2-year Fixed Term Contract

Salary: £22,151- £28,014 per annum

Location: London

Ref: HPG/02/17

The UK’s leading independent think tank on international development and humanitarian issues.

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.

ODI is seeking a Programme Administrator to provide general administrative, secretarial and budgeting support to two Programmes, namely Risk and Resilience and the Humanitarian Policy Group. The Risk and Resilience Programme provides research, analysis and policy advice on systemic, inclusive and just approaches to understanding risk and managing uncertainty. The Humanitarian Policy Group is one of the world's leading teams working on humanitarian issues. The Programme is dedicated to improving humanitarian policy and practice through a combination of high-quality analysis, dialogue and debate.

You will have strong organisational skills and be self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines. You will have good administrative and numeracy skills, with excellent attention to detail.

You will have:

• Education to degree level and/or relevant alternative qualifications or experience

• High level of numeracy

• Administration experience, especially with financial data

• Multitasking capabilities

• Advanced IT skills to include Excel, Word, email, PowerPoint, databases

• Ability to learn new software quickly

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Discretion in dealing with confidential information

• Self-motivated and able to overcome barriers

• Excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity, with the ability to deal with people from a variety of backgrounds

• Experience reporting to donors (desirable)

• Interest in international development (desirable)

Closing date: Wednesday 26 July 2017

Interview: Thursday 3 August 2017

ODI is an equal opportunities employer Charity Reg. No.228248

For more information, please download an application pack from our website at [www.odi.org.uk/jobs](http://www.odi.org.uk/jobs](http://www.odi.org.uk/jobs)**). If you are experiencing difficulties downloading, please telephone 020 3327 7290 or you can send an email to recruitment@odi.org.uk.

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Finance Administrator – Finance

Contract: Permanent

Salary:£22,151 - £28,014per annum

Location: London

Ref: FIN/03/17

The UK’s leading independent think tank on international development and humanitarian issues.

About us

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.

ODI is currently looking for a proactive Finance Administrator to support the Finance department. The successful candidate will be performing duties across both the Finance function, under the supervision of the Commercial Development Lead.

The post holder will ensure timeliness and accuracy of any financial adjustments that need to be reflected in the financial systems of ODI. They will also provide excellent customer service to all ODI stakeholders but particularly ODI employees, suppliers and customers as required.

This is a fantastic opportunity for enthusiastic individuals who are looking for their first major steps in Finance.

About you

You will have:

• Educated to “A-Level” standard
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Experience of maintaining financial data bases
• Experience of working in a customer service role
• Experience of accounting software (preferably Sage 1,000)
• High level of numeracy
• Good Excel skills
• Experience of Sage ( ideally Sage Line 1000 )
• Good customer service ethos and experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise and organise work effectively and meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and with a wide range of people from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Willingness to cover for colleagues
• Willingness to work flexible hours to accommodate peak times in the financial year e.g. end of financial year

Closing date: 30 July 2017

For more information, please download an application pack from our website at [www.odi.org.uk/jobs](http://www.odi.org.uk/jobs](http://www.odi.org.uk/jobs)**). If you are experiencing difficulties downloading, please telephone 020 3327 7290 or email humanresources@odi.org.uk.

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Project Accountant – Finance

Contract: Permanent

Salary:£33,420 - £39,896per annum

Location: London

Ref: FIN/02/17

The UK’s leading independent think tank on international development and humanitarian issues.

About us

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.

ODI has over 600 live projects running at any one time and is currently looking for a proactive Project Accountant to support the Finance department. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting programmes/departments through maintaining the data integrity and reconciliation of ODI’s different data capture and management reporting systems and the provision of financial information as required.

The post holder will be responsible for providing project management, donor reporting and planning support to Programme Officers, Project Leaders, Heads of Programmes and all other stakeholders as required. He/She will also be managing the oversight of individual projects through ODI’s project cycle from initial set up to closure, ensuring ODI’s different management information systems are up to date and reconciled between themselves.

About you

You will have:

• Degree level education
• Accountancy qualification or part qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Knowledge of VAT rules affecting different organisations
• Substantial experience of project accounting
• Experience of working with budgets including variance analysis
• Experience of analysing financial information and interpreting it for non-financial audience
• Experience in using at least two different accounting software packages
• Advanced IT skills, particularly Word, Excel and accountancy software packages
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including ability to communicate financial information to non-finance people in a comprehensible manner
• Good interpersonal skills
• Understanding of customer care principles and willingness to communicate with stakeholders in a pro-active manner
• Ability to prioritise and organise work effectively and meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and with a wide range of people
• Willingness to cover for colleagues

Closing date: 30 July 2017

ODI is an equal opportunities employer Charity Reg. No.228248

For more information, please download an application pack from our website at [www.odi.org.uk/jobs](http://www.odi.org.uk/jobs](http://www.odi.org.uk/jobs)**). If you are experiencing difficulties downloading, please telephone 020 3327 7290 or email humanresources@odi.org.uk.

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Research Officer – Politics and Governance

Contract: Permanent post

Salary: Research Officer 1, £28,015- £33,419 per annum

Research Officer 2, £33,420 - £39,896 per annum

Location: London

Ref:

PoGo/04/17 – Doing Development Differently

PoGo/05/17 – Politics of Services

The UK’s leading independent think tank on international development and humanitarian issues.

About us

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.

The Politics and Governance Programme is a leading centre for research and policy engagement on political and governance issues in development. Our aim is to inform and influence the policies and practices of international and national development communities. Our research and policy advisory work has an overarching focus on how politics and governance can work better for development and help alleviate poverty.

Recent programme highlights include:

• Contributing to organisational change of major donors and NGOs
• Innovative work on the politics of service delivery: water, sanitation, health, education and roads.
• Research on women’s political leadership in peace and security programming in fragile contexts
• Contribution to post-2015 and G8 debates on governance, transparency, accountability and corruption
• Events, policy engagement, and commentary on elections and emerging democracies

About the role:

We are looking for two dynamic Research Officers. One will primarily support our work on ‘Doing Development Differently[CD1] ’ and ‘adaptive programming’. The other will primarily support our work on the Politics of Services[CD2] . There may be some overlap between the two themes and Research Officers are also expected to support work across other areas of interest in Politics and Governance. You will work closely with the Research Fellows and other team members to contribute to strengthening our portfolio of research and policy advisory work. You will help develop, fundraise for, conduct and manage policy-relevant, high-quality and innovative research.

The Doing Development Differently post will be recruited at either RO1 or RO2 level. The Politics of Services post will be an entry level position at RO1.

About you:

Both successful candidates will have:

• A degree and postgraduate experience in a relevant discipline
• Excellent research, analytical and writing skills
• Some developing country fieldwork or work experience
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate successfully
• Multi-tasking skills
• The ability to work as part of a team as well as on your own initiative
• A willingness to travel frequently and conduct research overseas

In addition, the Doing Development Differently RO will have:

• In-depth knowledge of key governance concepts, processes and institutions especially in relation to

• Doing Development Differently and adaptive programming.

• Service delivery, civil society, violent conflict, and/or justice and security.

• Experience in an international policy development research environment — i.e. quantitative and qualitative data analysis, policy-orientated research —demonstrated by publications and reports

The Politics of Services RO will have some research and field expertise or work experience in:

• The politics of health policy and implementation, especially the politics of reproductive health or the politics of universal health coverage
• The politics of education policy and implementation, especially the politics of improving education quality
• The politics of water and sanitation policy and implementation
• The politics of urban development policy and implementation

Expertise in the gender dimensions of these issues, or in gender, intersectionality and development generally, will be an advantage.

For example, the ideal candidate for the Politics of Services post will have recently completed or be completing a Master’s Degree with a significant research component in which they have excelled and have some fieldwork or work experience in one or more of the aforementioned areas.

Closing date for both roles: 6 August 2017

Interview dates for both roles: Week Commencing 21^st August 2017

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 3817 0031 or email recruitment@odi.org.uk

ODI is an equal opportunities employer Charity Reg. No.228248

[CD1]https://www.odi.org/projects/2857-doing-development-differently

[CD2]https://www.odi.org/our-work/programmes/politics-and-governance/politics-public-goods-service-delive...

Online:

https://jobs.odi.org.uk/VacancyInformation.aspx?VId=27389 Research Officer - Politics Of Services - PoGo/05/17

https://jobs.odi.org.uk/VacancyInformation.aspx?VId=27390 Reserach Officer - Doing Development Differently - PoGo/04/17

OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE

Events Manager - Communications

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 14 September 2018

Salary: £39,897 - £50,466 per annum

Location: London

Ref: Comms/02/17

ODI events

ODI is the UK’s leading international development think tank, influencing and shaping policy on major global challenges. Our events bring together the world’s most influential thinkers, decision makers and business leaders to discuss the most critical issues of our time. From our popular #GlobalChallenges debates to our ODI in Conversation series, ODI showcases the latest research on international development and humanitarian policy issues, hosting world-renowned economists, former heads of state and Nobel laureates. We work with global partners to co-host innovative events in London and around the world that help us to widen our reach and influence across sectors beyond development.

ODI is seeking to appoint a talented and dynamic Events Manager to join our fast-paced and multi-faceted public affairs and communications team. Responsible for the planning and implementation of ODI’s flagship events strategy, the role will increase ODI’s effectiveness, awareness and reputation while reaching new global stakeholders from within and beyond the international development sector.

A talented leader with experience of securing globally-renowned speakers and delivering high-profile events, this role is an exciting opportunity to develop and enhance ODI’s diverse events programme. You will have:

• Substantial experience in a comparable senior events post
• A proven track record of delivering high-level events at a national and international level
• Experience of identifying, securing and managing the participation of high profile speakers
• Significant communications experience
• Experience of managing a budget
• Track-record in project management
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Ability to work as a constructive member of a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills including demonstrated ability to liaise and communicate with colleagues at all levels of seniority and from different cultures
• Excellent attention to detail while also keeping an eye on the bigger picture
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and under pressure
• Ability to manage work-loads and motivate team members**Closing date: Sunday 20^th August

Interviews: 1^st September

Start Date: As soon as possible **

ODI is an equal opportunities employer, Charity Reg. No.228248

For more information, please download an application pack from our website at odi.org.uk/jobs. If you are experiencing difficulties downloading, please contact us on 020 3327 7290 or recruitment@odi.org.

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Research Officer – Humanitarian Policy Group

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Research Officer: £28,015 - £33,419 per annum

Location: London

Ref: HPG/03/17

The UK’s leading independent think tank on international development and humanitarian issues.

About us

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.

We are seeking to appoint a Research Officer to join ODI’s Humanitarian Policy Group. Under the supervision of Research Fellows, the post holder will contribute to designing and delivering innovative, high-quality and policy-relevant research, policy advice and public-affairs initiatives. You will contribute to policy research and advisory projects, engage with policymakers in research and advisory processes, and disseminate results.

Our Humanitarian Policy Group (HPG) is one of the world’s leading teams of independent researchers and information professionals working on humanitarian issues. It is dedicated to improving humanitarian policy and practice through a combination of high-quality analysis, dialogue and debate.

Recent highlights include:

Understanding public attitudes towards refugees and migrants(Working and discussion paper, June 2017)

From Grand Bargain to beneficiary: an analysis of funding flows through the humanitarian system (Research reports and studies, June 2017)

What’s the magic word? Humanitarian access and local organisations in Syria (Working and discussion papers, March 2017)

Livelihood strategies of Central African refugees in Cameroon (Working Paper, March 2017)

Closing borders: the ripple effects of Australian and European refugee policy. Case studies from Indonesia, Kenya and Jordan (HPG Working Paper, September 2016)

Time to let go: Remaking humanitarian action for the modern era (HPG Working Paper, April 2016)

About you

Research Officer

• A degree and post-graduate degree in a relevant discipline
• Active knowledge of key international institutions and stakeholders in the sector and beyond
• Active knowledge of critical humanitarian policy issues, particularly related to conflict and refugees and forced displacement’
• Demonstrated experience in conducting policy relevant research and analysis
• Demonstrated experience in analytical writing and in producing research outputs in a short period of time and for different audiences
• Demonstrated experience using different research methodologies (qualitative, quantitative)
• Ability to work on own initiative and under minimal supervision
• Ability to accept responsibility for one’s own work and to respond with confidence to complex and evolving issues and challenges
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate successfully
• Demonstrated strong cultural awareness
• Excellent analytical and writing skills
• Good presentation and networking skills
• Excellent multitasking skills
• Excellent IT skills (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally on a frequent basis, which may include overnight and weekends on occasion

Closing date: 28 August 2017

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 3327 7290 or email humanresources@odi.org.uk.

OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE

Operations and Business Development Manager -Economics, Finance and Inequality cluster

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £39,897 - £50,466 per annum

Location: London

Ref: EFIC/02/17

The UK’s leading independent think tank on international development and humanitarian issues.

About us

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.

We are looking for an Operations and Business Development Manager will manage Economics, Finance and Inequality cluster operations, provide oversight and coordination on cluster business development, foster cross-cluster working in support of strategic objectives and supervise the cluster programme officer.

Key responsibilities include:

Operations Management and Coordination

· Ensuring coherence and consistency of reporting, information management, budgeting and other key business systems and processes across programmes;

· Coordinating internal communication and acting as an interface with ODI’s Finance and HR departments;

· Facilitating cross programme learning on operations and reporting and acting as a first point of contact and professional support for all administrative staff in the cluster.

Business Development

· Maintaining oversight of business development processes;

· Producing funding analyses and preparing strategy documents for consultation, to include: identification of new opportunities/donors and securing additional funding, developing and strengthening commercial and business development strategies, analysing the pros and cons of different funding sources and contract arrangements, and working with senior researchers to build more beneficial effective and strategic portfolios of funding;

· Overseeing and supporting the preparation and submission of major bids;

· Track business development activities across programmes, provide analysis of these at cluster level to identify synergies, successes and how to improve practices;

· Supporting the ongoing management of major bids, including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation grant to the GPIP, DSF and PFI programmes;

· Providing oversight of the programme officer and advising component leads as required.

About you

• Knowledge and experience of coordinating proposals, reports and donors and knowledge management

• Knowledge of international development policy issues

• Extensive knowledge of financial management

• Entrepreneurship and ability to quickly progress unanticipated business opportunities

• Excellent strategic thinking and ability to plan multi-year projects and programmes

• Ability to work across multiple constituencies

• Advanced IT skills including excel, word, outlook, PowerPoint and databases

• Ability to write well and to prepare reports with minimum supervision

• Multitasking skills in a high-pressure environment

• Exceptional planning and execution skills

• Ability to work to own initiative with minimum supervision

Closing date: 22 August 2017

Interview Date: 06 September 2017

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 3817 0031 or email humanresources@odi.org.uk

ODI is an equal opportunities employer Charity Reg. No.228248

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 3817 0031 or email humanresources@odi.org.uk

OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE

Business Development Manager

Contract: 9 months fixed term

Salary: £39,897 - £50,466 per annum

Location: London

Ref: RR/03/17

The UK’s leading think tank on international development and humanitarian issues.

About us

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. The Business Development Manager will work with the Humanitarian Policy Group, the Risk and Resilience Programme, The Active Learning Network for Accountability and Performance in Humanitarian Action (ALNAP) and the Gender and Generations team.

To reinforce our capacity and impact in these areas the you will improve our capacity to develop new business and strengthen business development processes from a strategic and operational perspective, including assessing options and coordinating activities for generating new revenue.

You will support the Head of Strategic Partnerships and Operations, the MD and the Heads of Programmes in the management of information regarding the pipeline work and business opportunities, budgeting for large proposals and providing quality control for bids and tenders.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and experienced manager to work in a leading think tank alongside world experts.

About you

The successful candidate will be a self-motivated, proactive personal assistant who thrives under pressure and is able to manage a complex workload independently and to tight deadlines in a busy professional environment.

You must have:

• Masters’ degree in a relevant discipline

• Knowledge and experience of coordinating proposals, reports and donors and knowledge management

• Experience of donor narrative and financial reporting

• Experience of establishing complex relevant systems and procedures

• Extensive experience in business development and in improving business development systems in complex and/or large organisations.

• Experience in leading, managing and delivering significant proposal development processes

• Exceptional planning and execution skills

• A sensitive but confident management approach.

• Advanced IT skills including excel, word, outlook, PowerPoint and databases

• Ability to work well under pressure and to strict deadlines whilst maintaining a high level of attention to detail.

Closing date:04 September 2017

Interview date: 12 September 2017

ODI is an equal opportunities employer Charity Reg. No.228248

For more information, please download an application pack from our website at [www.odi.org.uk/jobs](http://www.odi.org.uk/jobs](http://www.odi.org.uk/jobs)**). If you are experiencing difficulties downloading, please telephone 020 3327 7290 or email humanresources@odi.org.uk.

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Business Development Manager

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £39,897 - £50,466 per annum

Location: London

Ref: FIN/05/17

The UK’s leading independent think tank on international development and humanitarian issues.

About us

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.

We are looking for a Business Development Manager to own and develop central Business Development within ODI.

The Business Development Manager will use their extensive knowledge and experience of business development to drive improvement across the organisation. The role will own and be responsible for developing institutional guidance and policies relating to business development. They will work closely with the Business Development Managers within Clusters and the Finance team to ensure that teams have the support and information that they need to operate effectively, sharing best practice and raising standards. They will be responsible for creating systems and policies that support the development of a professional business development function within ODI. They will also have line management responsibility for the Project Accounting team and the Legal and Commercial Contracting Administrator.

Education/knowledge

1. Extensive knowledge of coordinating proposals and bids.

2. Evidence of financial literacy and knowledge of budgeting.

   Experience

3. Substantial experience of developing and managing bids and proposals

4. Experience of working with budgets and other financial management information systems

5. Experience of providing financial information for senior stakeholders including Management (e.g. SLT) or external donors

6. Experience of managing a team

   Skills/Abilities

7. Developing bids and proposals

8. High level of numeracy

9. Advanced IT skills, particularly Word, Excel and accountancy software packages

10. Good written and oral communication skills, including ability to communicate complex information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders at both Senior and junior level

11. Experience of providing support to stakeholders and customers

12. Excellent interpersonal skills

13. Ability to prioritise and organise work flexibly in a fast-moving environment meeting multiple deadlines with multiple stakeholders

14. Ability to manage and develop a team

    Closing date: 10 September 2017

    Interview Date:Week Commencing 18^th September 2017**

ODI is an equal opportunities employer Charity Reg. No.228248

For more information, please download an application pack from our website at [www.odi.org.uk/jobs](http://www.odi.org.uk/jobs](http://www.odi.org.uk/jobs)**). If you are experiencing difficulties downloading, please telephone 020 3327 7290 or email humanresources@odi.org.uk.