Research Assistant – ODI Global at

ODI

Research Assistant – ODI Global

Contract: 1 year fixed-term

Salary: £23,527– £29,491 per annum

Location: London

Ref: ODIGLOBAL0121

An independent, global think tank, working for a sustainable

and peaceful world in which every person thrives.

About us

ODI is a leading global affair think tank. We inspire people to act on injustice and inequality. We focus on research, convening and influencing, to generate ideas that matter for people and planet.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join ODI’s team overseeing the delivery of our new five years strategy, including expanding our presence in Europe and in other key locations.

You will support the delivery of a range of strategic initiatives and projects, providing research assistance, coordinating information management, organising meetings and other general support tasks and helping to deliver world class events and strategic communications.

You will assist data gathering and other key research functions, maintain and update key contact databases and mailing lists, facilitate and organise project meetings, manage project documentation and provide inputs into partnerships coordination.

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About you**

Essential

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience

• Excellent written and oral communications skills

• Experience in assisting production of research outputs

• Ability to analyse quantitative and qualitative data

• Experience*

• Experience of research administration and support

• Experience of event management and coordination

• Experience of data and information management

• Skills/Abilities*

• Strong interpersonal skills and cultural awareness

• Good analytical and writing skills

• Good presentation and networking skills

• Multi tasking skills

• Excellent IT skills (word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Ability to work in a team

• Willingness to travel

• Ability to work on own initiative

• Excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity, the ability to deal with people from a variety of backgrounds

• Ability to work to work under pressure and to strict deadlines

• Tactful and diplomatic approach to working with senior staff

• Event coordination and administration skills

• Desirable*

• Foreign language skills (German, Spanish, French, Arabic in particular)

• Interest in international development or public administration

• Knowledge of international development

• Experience with project and/or financial management software

Closing date: 19 December 2021

Interview Date: 6 January 2022