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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 Fellow to strengthen our work on climate change adaptation, disaster risk and resilience. This position will join a particularly active group, which has been successful in attracting numerous multi-year projects and has enjoyed increasing influence in international and national policy agendas.

As a Research Fellow in the Adaptation and Resilience team, the post-holder will be responsible for developing, fundraising for, conducting and managing high-quality and innovative research, policy advice and public affairs programmes, broadly within the Institute’s overall strategy and with the aim of inspiring and informing policy.

Our Adaptation and Resilience Team consists of a core team of 14 who investigate the concepts of resilience, disaster risk reduction and adaptation. Core conceptual research interests within the team include: the science-knowledge-policy nexus; governance and politics; transitions and transformations; and understanding and operationalising resilience. As well as this core team, many other ODI programmes also engage with the team in collaborative work on adaptation and resilience.

Our ways of working include:

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  Carrying out primary research and synthesis of a range of thematic areas.

  
  


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  Providing policy advice and outreach to improve the uptake of risk management and resilience-building approaches across donors and national and sub-national government departments, focusing on water, agriculture and economic growth/finance sectors and ministries.

  
  


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  Partnering, mentoring and acting as intermediaries between climate scientists, social scientists and decision-makers, including evaluating the new geography of risk and poverty.

  
  


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  Playing a critical role in promoting disaster risk management in post-2015 development and climate agreements, including shaping the outcomes of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.

  
  


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  Providing knowledge management, for instance through our role as Knowledge Manager for the Building Resilience and Adaptation to Climate Extremes and Disasters (BRACED) project; and Pathways to resilience in semi-arid economies (PRISE).

  
  

Our emerging research and policy themes on resilience, disaster risk and adaptation include:

• Frameworks and measurement


• Governance and institutional change


• Resilience in difficult environments, including fragile and conflict affected states


• Climate risk information and information and Communications Technology (ICTs)


• Gender equality and inclusion


• Urban resilience


• Semi-arid economies and ecosystems

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Are you a graduate currently looking to secure a Teaching Assistant post this September for the full academic year?

** Large North London Primary.
** Graduates required.
** Teaching Assistant / One to one Learning Support / SEN
** September Start 2016 – Full Time – Contracted year.
** £65 per day.

If you are looking to gain vital experience ahead of your teacher training and want to join an outstanding Primary School this September as a learning support assistant, please apply, all that is required to be considered is a degree, some experience working in a School and a real passion for working with young people in education!

This one form entry School has an unparalleled support network that promotes equality and care to pupils from all backgrounds and at all abilities, it is currently seeking recent graduates that can uphold this ethos. As a result you are looking at a prime opportunity; if you are considering a future career in education or child development and need to build on your experience then look no further.

Specifically you will be working on a one to one basis with a pupil on the autistic spectrum with mild behavioural difficulties. This is a challenging but rewarding role that will be desirable to anybody with a future set firmly in education or child development, the head is looking for bright, confident individual with a genuine enthusiasm for working in a Primary School and supporting children with learning difficulties, although experience working with Special educational needs is not essential, you will require some previous experience in a School setting.

This Hampstead based School presents an exciting opportunity. You will be joining an excellent School community with a brilliant support network and friendly learning atmosphere

Interview Date:   To be confirmed 

Reference:  EPH-PH-06

We have an exciting and challenging opportunity for a full time epidemiologist/public health/mental health researcher to join the Centre for Global Mental Health as a Senior Lecturer for 3 years to work on global mental health projects at the LSHTM. This post is a fantastic opportunity for a talented researcher with relevant epidemiological or research skills and a commitment to global mental health research, which will allow the successful candidate to work with some of the world’s leaders in this field.

The job provides a range of opportunities in research, teaching and management of the Centre. The post-holder will conduct innovative, methodologically sound research on the epidemiology of mental disorders, mental health services and/or the development of mental health interventions in low- and middle income-countries. This work should extend our internationally competitive programme of global mental health research and thus contribute to studies of the aetiology, prevention and treatment of range of mental disorders..

The successful candidate will be expected build his/her own portfolio of research projects as well as having an opportunity to join other research projects undertaken by the centre, will have an opportunity to supervise PhD and MSc students and teach in our world leading MSc in Global Mental Health and will also support other areas of the work of the Centre for Global Mental Health (www.centreforglobalmentalhealth.org) as necessary, including help with the management of the Centre.

Applicants will need a PhD in a related discipline (for example epidemiology, public health or mental health), experience in writing grants and conducting research (preferably in a low resource setting), a strong publication record, and have excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Familiarity with advanced statistical analysis using Stata would be an advantage but not essential.

The appointment is available for 3 years initially. The appointment will be based in London, in the Faculty of Epidemiology and Population Health and the Department of Population Health. The appointment will be made on the LSHTM’s academic pathway Grade 8, in the range of £52,895 to £60,712 per annum inclusive. The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service. Annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year, pro rata for part time. In addition to this there are discretionary “Director’s Days”. Membership of the Universities Superannuation Pension Scheme (USS) is available.

Applications should be made on-line via our website at http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk.  Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to jobs@lshtm.ac.uk.  Applications should also consist of a curriculum vitae, including a list of publications and grants, and the names of 2 referees that can be contacted immediately if shortlisted.  Potential applicants are encouraged to contact Professor Ricardo Araya ricardo.araya@lshtm.ac.uk

The supporting statement section should set out how your qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria. Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion. The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. There is no requirement to provide a CV and an answer to any of the criteria such as “Please see attached CV” will not be considered acceptable.

Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.

Human Resources Assistant

Contract: Fixed Term – 9 Months

Location: London

Salary: £21,824 – £27,600 per annum

Ref: HR/02/16

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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 a Human Resources Assistant to join our small friendly team, to provide high-quality administrative support to the HR team on a wide range of areas including recruitment, learning and development, implementation of policies and services, payroll, contract change and leavers administration, benefits, and maintaining and improving HR information and administrative systems.

You will act as the first point of contact for general employee queries, ensuring that all relevant stakeholders are provided with excellent customer service. You will support the HR team in ensuring that all HR processes and systems are streamlined and improved continuously to ensure the delivery of an effective and value-added HR service.

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level and have a good knowledge of HR and employment services, practices, policies and legislation. You will have previous experience of HR administration at an assistant level, and will be able to work well under pressure within a busy office environment.

You will be proficient in IT, and have excellent communication and organisational skills with a strong attention to detail. As well as being able to work on your own initiative, you will also be a motivated and enthusiastic team player.

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