Executive Director

Overseas Development Institute (ODI) Chief Executive
Location London, United Kingdom
Application deadline 22 July 2016
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The Overseas Development Institute (ODI), one of the world’s leading think tanks, is looking for a new Executive Director.

The Executive Director is expected to lead an ambitious next phase of evolution, developing relationships with the private sector and other partners working on the international development agenda, while retaining independence and pursuing high quality standards.

The Executive Director will have an outstanding record of leadership, with experience of building an organisation’s global profile and with an intimate knowledge of debates in development and humanitarian affairs. He or she will be skilled in high level policy advice and public affairs, highly credible in research, accomplished in people and change management, and able to demonstrate the skills and track-record needed to lead ODI.

Location: London
Type of contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive