ODI , Research Officer – Private Sector and Markets
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.
Our Private Sector and Markets Programme is seeking a Research Officer to undertake cutting edge research and analysis, advisory work and public affairs activities on the role of private sector in development. You will work closely with the Head of Programme and other team members to contribute to the programme’s work in the following areas: impact assessment of business activities and CSR initiatives, government policy to promote market led development, green / low carbon growth, public/private partnerships, private sector development and value chain analysis.
Recent programme highlights include: • Publication of a book on Markets and rural poverty: upgrading in value chains • Public meeting in Parliament on the role of business in development • Analysing the role of the private sector in natural resource management for the forthcoming European Report on Development
About you: The successful candidate will have:
• a degree and post graduate degree in a relevant discipline • strong analytical skills, writing and presentation skills • understanding of the role of the private sector in development • active knowledge of key institutions in the sector and beyond • experience in producing research outputs • developing country 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
For more information and to apply for this role, please download an application pack from our website at www.odi.org.uk/jobs
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