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Position: ODI - Research Officer Location: London Type of contract: Permanent Programme: Humanitarian Policy Group Salary: £28,015 - £33,419 Closing date: 28 Aug 2017 Ref: HPG/03/17 https://jobs.odi.org.uk/VacancyInformation.aspx?VId=27455 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. We are seeking to appoint a Research Officer to join ODI’s Humanitarian Policy Group. Under the supervision of Research Fellows, the post holder will contribute to designing and delivering innovative, high-quality and policy-relevant research, policy advice and public-affairs initiatives. You will contribute to policy research and advisory projects, engage with policymakers in research and advisory processes, and disseminate results. Our Humanitarian Policy Group (HPG) is one of the world’s leading teams of independent researchers and information professionals working on humanitarian issues. It is dedicated to improving humanitarian policy and practice through a combination of high-quality analysis, dialogue and debate. About you Research Officer: A degree and post-graduate degree in a relevant discipline Active knowledge of key international institutions and stakeholders in the sector and beyond Active knowledge of critical humanitarian policy issues, particularly related to conflict and refugees and forced displacement’ Demonstrated experience in conducting policy relevant research and analysis Demonstrated experience in analytical writing and in producing research outputs in a short period of time and for different audiences Demonstrated experience using different research methodologies (qualitative, quantitative) Ability to work on own initiative and under minimal supervision Ability to accept responsibility for one’s own work and to respond with confidence to complex and evolving issues and challenges Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate successfully Demonstrated strong cultural awareness Excellent analytical and writing skills Good presentation and networking skills Excellent multitasking skills Excellent IT skills (Word, Excel, Power Point) Demonstrated ability to work in a team Willingness and ability to travel internationally on a frequent basis, which may include overnight and weekends on occasion Closing date: 28 August 2017 For more information, please download an application pack from our website at www.odi.org.uk/jobs If you are experiencing difficulties downloading, please telephone 020 3327 7290 or email [log in to unmask] ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Note: The material contained in this communication comes to you from the Forced Migration Discussion List which is moderated by the Refugee Studies Centre (RSC), Oxford Department of International Development, University of Oxford. It does not necessarily reflect the views of the RSC or the University. If you re-print, copy, archive or re-post this message please retain this disclaimer. Quotations or extracts should include attribution to the original sources. E-mail: [log in to unmask] Posting guidelines: http://www.forcedmigration.org/research-resources/discussion/forced-migration-discussion-list-posting-guidelines Subscribe/unsubscribe: http://tinyurl.com/fmlist-join-leave List Archives: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/forced-migration.html RSS: https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?RSS&L=forced-migration Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/refugeestudies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/refugeestudiescentre