Name of the Event: ODI Fellowship Scheme 2024 - 2026
Place: Global
Interview: Late July
Assessment: Late July
Last Date of Application: 30 April 2024
Link to Apply:
About the roles:
Please note that any supporting materials (CVs, transcripts, cover letters, etc) cannot be accepted. Due to the large number of applications received, candidates will be assessed on their application form only.
The ODI Fellowship Scheme gives early-career economists and statisticians the chance to work as public sector civil servants on two-year contracts in low- and middle-income countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, the Pacific and the Western Balkans. ODI Fellows are typically employed as local civil servants, reporting to local managers.
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.
Salary:
Total compensation net of tax is approximately £32,600 per annum in the first year and £34,600 in the second year. The compensation is inclusive of a housing allowance that varies according to cost of living in-country.
Deadline:
Please note that the application process will close on April 30th, and applications must be submitted by 23:59 (BST) to be considered. Please ensure that you complete your application form within seven days of registering. If you are experiencing problems with your application, please contact the Fellowship Scheme office on fellows@odi.org