About the role
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 across the world. ODI Fellows are typically employed as local civil servants, reporting to local managers.
Fellowships are determined primarily by the needs of the scheme's partners. The continued demand from governments for ODI Fellows, as well as the level of responsibility entrusted to them, is a testament to the respect the scheme has earned over the 60 years since it was established.
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 cost of living in-country.
The ODI Fellowship Scheme is open to candidates of all nationalities who have a master's degree or PhD in economics, statistics or a related field. Suitable specialised qualifications at postgraduate level include but aren't limited to agricultural economics, environmental economics, international economics, health economics, development economics, and econometrics and statistics.
Fellowships require a combination of intellectual ability, personal qualities, and management and work-related skills. Applications are strengthened by a demonstrable interest in public policy, relevant work or voluntary experience and language proficiency (with English essential and French particularly advantageous) and strong IT skills.
About the company
ODI Global is a leading global affairs think tank. We inspire people to act on injustice and inequality. We focus on research, convening and influencing, to generate ideas that matter for people and planet.
