Research Officer/Senior Research Officer - Climate and Sustainability

Location

India | United Kingdom

Job description

Fixed-term for two years

About us

ODI (odi.org) is an independent, global think tank. We work to inspire people to act on injustice and inequality. Through research, convening and influencing, we generate ideas that matter for people and planet.

We are now recruiting a (Senior) Research Officer to help develop our emerging portfolio on food security in an era of urbanisation, rising poverty and climate change. The successful candidate’s initial portfolio will focus on sustainable, healthy diets in cities and on resilient, regenerative agriculture.

Under the supervision of Research Fellows, the successful candidate will:

• Conduct policy-relevant, high-quality and innovative research;
• Prepare high-quality and informed policy advice for different decision-makers, such as national government officials, municipal government officials and staff in international development agencies;
• Undertake public affairs activities, such as presenting research findings at events, writing blogs and designing communications products in partnership with our communications team; and
• Contribute to the development of research proposals.

The successful candidate will join ODI’s Climate and Sustainability programme. The Climate and Sustainability Programme at ODI is working to build a more equitable world, underpinned by climate-compatible development and sustainable stewardship of natural resources.

Main duties and responsibilities will include: Research, Project Management, Policy advice, public affairs and dissemination, fundraising among others.

Experience required will be: Experience in producing research outputs or policy advice in the field of food, agriculture, land use and/or urban development.

Note: A Research Officer will typically have 1-3 years of relevant experience. A Senior Research Officer will typically have 3-5 years of relevant experience or a PhD with 1-3 years of relevant experience.

We offer competitive salaries, a generous company pension scheme, hybrid working and a range of flexible, family-friendly and inclusive employment policies to support well-being and a healthy work-life balance.

For further information and to apply for the role please check our website. If you are experiencing difficulties downloading, please telephone 020 7922 0300 or email [email protected]

Closing date: 14 March 2024 

Interview date: Mid to late March 2024 

ODI is committed to developing and supporting diverse and inclusive teams of people who share our passion, where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We welcome applicants from a range of diverse backgrounds including those who experience intersectional marginalisation on the basis of their class, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious identity or belief, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. We also welcome applications from those living with disabilities.

ODI is an equal opportunities employer. Charity Reg. No.228248.

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