Oxford Policy Management

Ready for a rewarding career move? Join our team in Oxford! Are you looking to work for an organisation that makes a positive impact? We have an exciting opportunity for a HR Advisor at our Oxford office. Here's why you should consider joining us: 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸: Be part of an organisation that contributes to positive change. Every role, from consultant to HR, plays a crucial part in our overall success and impact. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵: Our dedicated Learning and Development team supports your career progression. Whether you're just starting out or an experienced professional, we offer tailored development opportunities to help you thrive. 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲: Gain invaluable experience in an international workplace. Collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and broaden your professional horizons. Interested in becoming part of our dynamic team? Visit our careers hub for more information and to apply: https://opm.global/3TPMEsG #jobs #careers #hiring #careerdevelopment

Ethiopia faces recurring climate-induced disasters that impact millions. How can we transform crisis management into proactive risk reduction? This week, USAID officially launched the Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Activity in Ethiopia, a crucial five-year project aimed at strengthening resilience across the country. The initiative kicked off in Arba Minch, Southern Ethiopia, marking an important step forward in disaster preparedness. We're part of the implementing consortium led by RTI International. Our role focuses on mainstreaming DRM into public financial management (PFM) practices at the regional level. This work is critical for ensuring consistent and preemptive allocation of DRM funding, supporting a shift from reactive emergency management to proactive risk management. We're leveraging our experience from the Building Resilience in Ethiopia project (2019-2024), applying our expertise in disaster risk management and resource mobilization to this initiative. Our team is working closely with national experts, organizations, and institutions to develop and implement effective DRM solutions. The USAID DRM Activity aims to: ➡️ Improve capacity for DRM planning and preparedness ➡️ Strengthen DRM coordination ➡️ Enhance resource mobilization and management ➡️ Enable actions that pre-empt crises and reduce the impact of shocks. Collaborating with RTI and our consortium partners, we're committed to contributing to the transformation of Ethiopia's DRM system. Our goal is to help build a more resilient future that protects lives and livelihoods. We'll be sharing updates on the project's progress and impact as we move forward. For more on our work in Ethiopia check out our Ethiopia office page here: https://lnkd.in/evhDHF-T

Pakistan's Human Development Index has plummeted by 33% in just one year. How can we drive social change in such challenging environments? Our latest blog post explores innovative strategies to combat gender-based violence, protect children, and promote inclusion of marginalised groups in Pakistan, offering valuable insights for complex socio-political landscapes worldwide. Key learnings: ➡️ Dual-track approach: Merging grassroots mobilisation with policy advocacy for comprehensive impact ➡️ Stakeholder engagement: Cultivating trust and partnerships with government entities to influence policy ➡️Sustainable impact: Implementing strategic exit planning to ensure long-term community-driven change. These approaches demonstrate how to address systemic discrimination and harmful practices, fostering more equitable and inclusive societies even in the face of significant challenges. Read the full analysis: https://bit.ly/3Y2gcns

Our values aren't just words on a wall – they're the driving force behind everything we do. Today, we're shining a spotlight on one of our core values: "Having a Positive Impact." What makes this value special is that it was shaped by input from every member of our team, creating a collective vision that sits at the heart of our organisation. Yet, like all powerful ideas, it takes on unique meaning for each individual who embraces it. We asked three of our team members from different corners of the world to share what "Having a Positive Impact" means to them. Their stories showcase the diverse ways we're making a difference across the globe: From agricultural empowerment in India to health system reforms in Kazakhstan and energy policy in Uganda, our team is making a difference in over 100 countries across 14 global offices. It’s truly inspiring to see the diverse ways our colleagues interpret and bring to life our commitment to positive impact.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? Over 15 years, our partnership with the Government of Kenya has supported the gradual transformation of social assistance programmes, positively impacting millions of lives. From piloting cash transfers to establishing a comprehensive national safety net, evidence has guided each step of the journey. Key insights from our experience: ➡️ Impact evaluations provided the foundation for expanding cash transfer programmes ➡️ Targeted studies refined programme design, enhancing efficiency and reach ➡️ Long-term engagement fostered a culture of evidence-informed decision-making. Read our full case study to learn how Kenya's social protection landscape has evolved through the systematic use of evidence.  #kenya #socialprotection #evidence

Is the communication aspect in development projects just another box to tick? Or could it be the key to unlocking greater impact?   Effective communication isn't just about producing outputs—it's about reaching the right people at the right time and driving real outcomes. A social media plan only works if that's where your stakeholders are. Sometimes, a face-to-face meeting will resonate more than any online post.   Success shouldn't be measured by the number of views, likes or followers but by meaningful changes in attitudes and behaviour. Equally, communication strategies must be flexible, adapting to changing contexts and evolving alongside policy and media landscapes.   Budgeting for communication should be an integral part of any project—adequate resources allow for more targeted efforts, like using authentic imagery or tailoring content to specific audiences, which can make all the difference in achieving long-term impact.   💡 Key insights from our latest blog: ✔️ Communication is not just about transmitting messages; it's about creating conditions for tangible change. ✔️ A flexible strategy ensures the right messages reach the right people at the right time. ✔️ Shifting focus from outputs to meaningful outcomes is crucial for real impact. ✔️ Strategic budgeting for communication is essential, not an afterthought.   Read our full blog post here: https://opm.global/3NhACnn

How to scale up private investment in adaptation and resilience The world is massively under-investing in adaptation which risks worsening poverty, conflict and a host of other global challenges: current investment is about one third of what is needed. With public resources about one third of need, expanding private investment in adaptation and resilience is crucial to mobilising additional resources to address the resilience challenge across the world.  The big question is how to make this happen. This was the topic of discussion last week with FCDO climate and private investment advisers. We presented findings from analysis of how donors can help address two major challenges: 1)     How to mainstream adaptation and resilience in financial decision making by international, national and local financial institutions, banks and businesses 2)     How to scale private investment into goods and services that increase adaptation and resilience, such as weather and climate services, climate smart agriculture and more. The findings were the product of work supported by FCDO, commissioned by Andrew Lucas and colleagues. The other (excellent) authors were Richard McNally, Edward Cameron, Durreshawar Mahmood, Rhea Cordeiro and Sanya Prakash. Our discussion at FCDO explored how donors can contribute to faster progress, particularly in low-income countries.  The discussion touched on issues to do with the availability and accessibility of data, incentives, regulation and how to maximise investment in the countries and communities that are the most vulnerable. Over the past ten years we have seen phenomenal growth in private investment in mitigation. We need a similar effort to strengthen the incentives, policy, regulation and markets for adaptation. Our report suggests some steps on this journey: give it a read (or at least the Executive Summary 😊). Kailesh Patel Emma Robinson Katherine Cooke MSc Oxford Policy Management

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀. 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁.   “𝙋𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣 𝙀𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙢𝙮 𝘿𝙖𝙨𝙝𝙗𝙤𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙗𝙞𝙜 𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙥 𝙩𝙤𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮 & 𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚-𝙗𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙥𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙮 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙘 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙮 𝙖𝙨 𝙞𝙩 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙨 𝙖 𝙝𝙪𝙜𝙚 𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙖𝙘𝙧𝙤 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚. 𝙊𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚, 𝙞𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙥 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙥 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙨𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙤-𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙘 𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙖 𝙞𝙣 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙮,”  says Faisal Rashid, Principal Consultant.   We're thrilled to announce that this groundbreaking platform was launched just yesterday!   For decades, accessing comprehensive socio-economic data in Pakistan was a challenge. Researchers struggled with fragmented, user-unfriendly formats and limited historical reach. Key economic ministries lacked updated indicators and forecasts.   Through our PFM-II Programme, we've developed a game-changing data portal: 🔍 50+ years of cleaned, consolidated data 📊 User-friendly interface for easy access 📈 Latest forecasts for key economic indicators 🔓 Open access for researchers, policymakers, and the public.   The impact? Enhanced economic research, evidence-based policymaking, and transparent debates on crucial issues.   Watch the video to learn how this EU-funded initiative is set to transform data accessibility and drive informed decision-making in Pakistan.   Access the Pakistan Economy Dashboard here: https://bit.ly/47NHylT

What if AI could help power-up a continent? 💡🌍 According to the International Energy Agency's recent report, 600 million Africans lack energy access. If applied strategically, AI could transform the energy sector. Our Senior Technical Advisor, Kenneth .C. Ene, explores this exciting possibility in his latest analysis. With over 20 years of experience in energy and sustainability, Kenneth offers a nuanced perspective on AI's potential to revolutionise Africa's energy landscape. Key highlights: ➡️Real-world AI applications in Ethiopia, Nigeria, and South Africa ➡️AI's potential for improving revenue collection and reducing emissions ➡️Challenges in infrastructure, investment, and skill development Read Kenneth’s analysis below ⬇️

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