{"id":5517,"date":"2026-03-11T10:13:37","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T10:13:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=5517"},"modified":"2026-03-11T10:21:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T10:21:05","slug":"overseas-development-institute-odi-fellowship-scheme-2026-2028","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=5517","title":{"rendered":"Overseas Development Institute (ODI) Fellowship Scheme 2026-2028"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"tdc-row\"><div class=\"vc_row tdi_2  wpb_row td-pb-row\" >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_2,\r\n                .tdi_2 .tdc-columns{\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"vc_column tdi_4  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_4{\r\n                    vertical-align: baseline;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\" >[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"post-172845\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Deadline: March 31, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications are invited for the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) Fellowship Scheme 2026-2028. The ODI Global 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.<\/p>\n<p>ODI Fellows are typically employed as local civil servants, reporting to local managers. This is a fantastic opportunity for professional growth and challenge that will surely be a memorable experience. Fellows work in a range of institutions from finance and planning ministries to ministries of health and education, as well as central banks, statistics offices, and regulatory bodies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Total compensation net of tax is approximately \u00a332,600 per annum in the first year and \u00a334,600 in the second year. The compensation is inclusive of a housing allowance that varies according to cost of living in-country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open to candidates of all nationalities, and they support and encourage applications from LGBTQ+ and disabled candidates.<\/li>\n<li>Postgraduate economists and statisticians with an interest in development are encouraged to apply.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Expected Qualifications &amp; Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Intellectual ability<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A sound grasp of economic and statistical theory and the ability to apply that knowledge to real-world problems<\/li>\n<li>An ability to analyse data and information and to solve problems<\/li>\n<li>An ability to communicate complex technical ideas to non-specialists, both verbally and in writing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Personal qualities<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Resilience and problem-solving skills to drive change and to work independently<\/li>\n<li>Interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity and political acumen to work well within a diverse team, sometimes on politically sensitive topics<\/li>\n<li>Patience and humility to learn about new contexts and accept advice<\/li>\n<li>Adaptability and flexibility to work within a resource-constrained environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Management and work-related skills<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prioritise and delegate work<\/li>\n<li>Able to consult and advocate<\/li>\n<li>Good time management<\/li>\n<li>An ability to work without supervision<\/li>\n<li>Project management<\/li>\n<li>Report writing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.odi.org\/en\/postings\/0615c770-03f9-4de3-b340-f4825e68972b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to apply<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/odi.org\/en\/fellowship-scheme\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ODI Fellowship<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_column_text css=\"\"] Deadline: March 31, 2026 Applications are invited for the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) Fellowship Scheme 2026-2028. 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