International Growth Centre Executive Director
Funded by DFID, based at LSE and run in partnership with the University of Oxford, the International Growth Centre (IGC) directs a global network of world-class researchers and policy experts, working closely with developing country governments in Africa and Asia to provide high quality research and policy advice, and to promote sustainable growth.
Working with IGC Directors at LSE and Oxford, you will help to define and then implement the strategic vision of the Centre, including delivery on all IGC programmes.
As the key external representative of the IGC you will play a lead role in shaping global policy debates, in engaging the media and attending high level international meetings.
You will be a recognised policy expert with experience in producing, managing and utilising academic research, or someone who has combined academic research with extensive engagement with policy makers at the highest level.
A PhD in economics or a related discipline is desirable. Senior management experience in a policy environment with multiple diverse stakeholders is essential.
This post will be a full-time position based in the IGC Head Office located within LSE, in central London, though regular international travel will be required. In the first instance this appointment will be for a period of four years.
To find out more about the IGC please go to www.theigc.org. If you would like to discuss the role informally, please contact Professor Stuart Corbridge (Pro Director), on +44 (0)20 7955 7607.
To apply please go to www.lse.ac.uk/jobsatLSE and select “Vacancies’’.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 6th May 2013 (23:59, UK time). Regrettably, we cannot accept any applications received after this date.
Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 3rd June 2013.
We value diversity and wish to promote equality at all levels
Working with IGC Directors at LSE and Oxford, you will help to define and then implement the strategic vision of the Centre, including delivery on all IGC programmes.
As the key external representative of the IGC you will play a lead role in shaping global policy debates, in engaging the media and attending high level international meetings.
You will be a recognised policy expert with experience in producing, managing and utilising academic research, or someone who has combined academic research with extensive engagement with policy makers at the highest level.
A PhD in economics or a related discipline is desirable. Senior management experience in a policy environment with multiple diverse stakeholders is essential.
This post will be a full-time position based in the IGC Head Office located within LSE, in central London, though regular international travel will be required. In the first instance this appointment will be for a period of four years.
To find out more about the IGC please go to www.theigc.org. If you would like to discuss the role informally, please contact Professor Stuart Corbridge (Pro Director), on +44 (0)20 7955 7607.
To apply please go to www.lse.ac.uk/jobsatLSE and select “Vacancies’’.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 6th May 2013 (23:59, UK time). Regrettably, we cannot accept any applications received after this date.
Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 3rd June 2013.
We value diversity and wish to promote equality at all levels
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