Jobs

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The first three ODI fellows began their work in 1963. Since then, over 1,000 fellows have worked with over 50 governments and international organisations.

Fellowships are determined primarily by the needs of the scheme’s partner governments. The continued demand from governments for ODI fellows, as well as the level of responsibility entrusted to them, is testament to the respect the scheme has earned over the 59 years since it was established.

Fellowships are determined primarily by the needs of the scheme’s partner governments. The continued demand from governments for ODI fellows, as well as the level of responsibility entrusted to them, is testament to the respect the scheme has earned over the 59 years since it was established.

Requirements

• The ODI fellowship scheme is open to candidates of all nationalities and we support and encourage applications from LGBTQ+ and disabled candidates.
• Postgraduate economists and statisticians with an interest in development are encouraged to apply.
• Successful candidates are expected to serve for the full two-year contract and be ready to work in any of the scheme’s partner countries.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

Personal development

Timeline:

• March 2022: Applications for the ODI fellowship scheme are accepted.
• 27 April 2022: Closing date for receipt of applications.
• Early May 2022: Short-listed applicants are invited to an interview.
• Late May 2022: Interviews take place, after which firm or conditional offers are made to successful candidates.
• June–July 2022: The ODI team visit all participating governments to discuss roles and candidates’ CVs. The team meets all current fellows and their supervisors to check fellowships are going well and to gain feedback on issues relevant to the scheme.
• July 2022: Governments submit requests for new fellows with job descriptions and a short-list of preferred candidates.
• July–August 2022: ODI and governments agree on which candidates are allocated to which openings.
• September 2022: A briefing session is held at ODI in London to prepare new fellows for their roles.
• October 2022: Successful candidates begin their fellowships.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) Fellowship Scheme 2022

Application Deadline: April 27th, 2022

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