Policy Officer

The Oxford Department of International Development is seeking to recruit a Policy Officer who will be a key member of the Young Lives study, based in Oxford. This post will deliver policy outputs across the Young Lives programme, with a strong focus on laying the foundations for a new Young Lives Research Hub on Climate Change and Environmental Shocks. The delivery of high-quality impactful policy outputs is central to the success of Young Lives as an innovative international longitudinal study, including supporting new fundraising opportunities.

The post holder will report directly to the Young Lives Deputy Director and will work closely with the Young Lives Director, Senior Researchers and Head of Communications based in Oxford. They will also collaborate closely with researchers and policy leads in each of the four Young Lives study countries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to laying the foundations for a new Young Lives (YL) Research Hub on Climate Change and Environmental Shocks.
• Support the Deputy Director to deliver the YL Policy Influencing Strategy and key research-to-policy outputs across the YL programme.
• Track and analyse international and national policy debates, with a specific focus on the impact of poverty, inequalities and climate change on young people in low- and middle-income (LMICs) countries, including the disproportionate effects on girls and women.
• Proactively engage and build relationships with key international policy stakeholders.
• Provide support to the Young Lives Director and Deputy Director in the development of fundraising proposals and submission of grant applications.

This post is full-time (open to part-time and flexible working depending on candidate) and fixed-term up to 31st December 2025.

The successful candidate will hold a degree in a relevant subject such as social or public policy, development studies, sociology, anthropology, or economics. They will have proven track record of contributing to high-quality policy-related publications, including policy briefs and blogs, and significant experience of using research evidence to engage with policy and practice. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to write quickly for publication, tailor communications to different audiences for maximum user access and impact, and experience of presenting at external events and high-profile meetings are essential to this role.

At ODID we embrace and cherish our differences, and endeavour to be considerate and welcoming of all. You are most welcome at ODID, without the need to hide any part of who you are. We acknowledge societal inequalities and how these affect us, and those around us, personally and professionally. We hold an Athena Swan bronze award in recognition of our efforts to introduce organisational and cultural changes which promote equality, cherish diversity and create a better working environment for all. We are also taking active steps to promote race equality and reduce the risk of bias and discrimination. We work together to enrich, fortify and grow our community and dedicate our combined efforts to teaching and research to increase our impact and influence in development debates at the national and global level. We encourage all eligible candidates to apply for our vacancies and join us in pursuing our goals.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online.

You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application.

Only applications received before 12 midday on Thursday, 14 November 2024 can be considered.

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