Research Officer 2 - Anonymous employee ODI Employee Review

3.0
30 Sept 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Researchers can conduct researches into various development issues independently without any influence from funders. Free to exchange different views with colleagues. Flexible working hours.

Cons

There was no management or organisational discipline at all when it comes to cross-institute project. Every research group works on their own without coordination from the senior management. The quality of some research outputs was questionable.

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4.0
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Pros

- Incredibly involving and involved first job as a development economist. - Opportunity to gain a broad perspective on the development industry from the perspective of a developing country Government. - Highly regarded programme, especially in the UK. Opens a lot of doors and most fellow fellows have gone on to do very intersting work. - Nice network of fellows, that will last for a while. - A lot of opportinity to grow professionally with a combination of independent reading and the endless opportunites of application in the post.

Cons

- The post and topics in the post may not be what your University background are. - Not a lot of rigorous econmics, so not a great preparation for a PhD in economics. - Not much formal training.

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