Director: Humanitarian Policy Group (HPG)

Position description

ODI (odi.org) is an independent, global think tank. We work to inspire people to act on injustice and inequality. Through research, convening and influencing, we generate ideas that matter for people and planet.

We are seeking a dynamic Director of HPG to set strategy, lead and deliver influential research and policy engagement on crisis response, deepening our partnership approaches and extending our impact.

About the Humanitarian Policy Group

The Humanitarian Policy Group (HPG) is one of the world’s leading teams of policy researchers and analysts working on humanitarian issues. We combine influential, high-quality policy analysis and the capacity to act as an independent catalyst and platform for dialogue and debate. It couldn’t be a better time to join the team as we embark upon a new strategy and programme of work to strengthen outcomes for people affected by crises and linkages across humanitarian development action.

Research, influencing, and convening are at the heart of what the Humanitarian Policy Group does. Rigorous, independent analysis and influential policy engagement are core to HPG’s exciting new strategy focused on rights in crises, politics and power in the humanitarian system and resilience in climate and conflict environments. We are looking for a dynamic leader who can work with our talented team to advance impact.

About you

You will be a recognised expert in crisis response, with the experience to provide intellectual leadership to a diverse research and policy agenda and the ability to leverage ODI’s expertise on development, climate and peace for how we engage in crises. A skilled communicator, you’ll be adept at senior-level influencing and convening with impact. You’ll have a track record of strategic leadership and business development, with the ability to build, motivate and manage a talented team.

We offer competitive salaries, a generous company pension scheme, hybrid working and a range of flexible, family-friendly and inclusive employment policies to support well-being.

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