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Call for applications for the ODI Fellowship Scheme 2024-2026 is open now!
The ODI Fellowship Scheme gives early-career economists and statisticians the chance to work as public sector civil servants on two-year contracts in low- and middle-income countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, the Pacific, and the Western Balkans. ODI Fellows are typically employed as local civil servants, reporting to local managers.
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The ODI Fellowship Scheme, Fellows work in a range of institutions, from finance and planning ministries to ministries of health and education, as well as central banks, statistics offices, and regulatory bodies. Total compensation net of tax is approximately £32,600 per annum in the first year and £34,600 in the second year. The compensation is inclusive of a housing allowance that varies according to the cost of living in-country.
About the roles:
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Hours: NA
Interview: Late July
Assessment: Late July
Please note that the ODI Fellowship Scheme cannot accept any supporting materials (CVs, transcripts, cover letters, etc.). Due to the large number of applications the ODI Fellowship Scheme receives, candidates will be assessed on their application form only.
You are asked to provide the details of three referees, but the ODI will not contact any of them at this stage. If you are selected for an interview, we will ask you to follow up with referees.
Location:
Asia, Africa, CaribbeanBenefits
- The chance to work as public sector civil servants on two-year contracts for early-career economists and statisticians
- Fellows work in a range of institutions, from finance and planning ministries to ministries of health and education, as well as central banks, statistics offices, and regulatory bodies.
- Total compensation net of tax is approximately £32,600 per annum in the first year and £34,600 in the second year.
- The compensation is inclusive of a housing allowance that varies according to the cost of living in-country.
Eligibilities
Expected qualifications and skills
Fellowships vary from role to role and country to country, but all require a combination of the following experience and personal qualities:.
Qualifications
- Open to candidates of all nationalities, who have a master’s degree or Ph.D. in economics, statistics, or a related field.
- Suitable specialized qualifications at the postgraduate level include but aren’t limited to agricultural economics, environmental economics, international economics, health economics, development economics, and econometrics and statistics.
- For those studying for a postgraduate degree at the time of application, the award of a fellowship is conditional upon the successful completion of the postgraduate degree.
Intellectual ability
- A sound grasp of economic and statistical theory and the ability to apply that knowledge to real-world problems
- An ability to analyze data and information and solve problems
- An ability to communicate complex technical ideas to non-specialists, both verbally and in writing
Personal qualities
- Resilience and problem-solving skills to drive change and to work independently
- Interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and political acumen to work well within a diverse team, sometimes on politically sensitive topics
- Patience and humility to learn about new contexts and accept advice
- Adaptability and flexibility to work within a resource-constrained environment
Management and work-related skills
- Prioritize and delegate work
- Able to consult and advocate
- Good time management
- Ability to work without supervision
- Project management
- Report writing
Applications are strengthened by a demonstrable interest in public policy, relevant work or voluntary experience, language proficiency (with English essential and French particularly advantageous), and strong IT skills.
Eligible Regions: Open For All
Application Process
- Your First Step of The Application Process:
- Submitting Your Application
Once you have filled in your details, the document will be secured, and only those involved in the recruitment process at the company will be able to read it.
This section should take you about 30 minutes to complete and will ask you to provide some personal details. You will need to activate your account if you have not already done so, so that your application can be submitted.
Please ensure that you complete your application form within seven days of registering.
Application Deadline: April 30, 2024
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