Recruitment at theIDLgroup is an ongoing process; we are always on the look out for the next bright spark - someone whose attitude and approach matches our ethos, someone who has a passion for quality and their heart in the development world.

We have recruited all types of people into theIDLgroup, from school-leavers, experienced graduates with MSc's, to highly regarded and established development professionals with many years experience.  In all positions we emphasis the need for ongoing training and career development, and encourage staff where appropriate to gain further accreditation and qualifications in their field - and of course that all important practical experience!   

We advertise internal vacancies in local newspapers, The Economist, online and on our website. The details of any current vacancies are shown below.  You can also send in your CV and a covering email/letter at any stage should you wish to be considered for positions not yet launched, please send these to recruitment@theIDLgroup.com.

CURRENT VACANCIES: 

Business Support: 

Business and Portfolio Administrator (Bristol)

theIDLgroup is currently recruiting for a full time Bristol based Business and Portfolio Administrator. This role will provide support at the heart of the team, so if you thrive on providing great client service, have strong organisational skills, are able to multitask, have a positive outlook and ‘can do’ attitude click here.

Consulting: 

Senior Development Consultant (Hanoi Based)

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Development Consultant to join theIDLgroup’s East Asia office in Hanoi. We are seeking an experienced senior consultant with strong technical and process skills, and the ability to lead, strategise and develop a diverse portfolio.  You will have an established reputation and broad regional experience of social development and civil society strengthening. Please download the full vacancy notice here. 

Consultant / Senior Consultant - Fragile and Post Conflict States

During 2009, theIDLgroup is looking to recruit additional full-time consulting staff at senior consultant grade. We are looking for exceptional individuals with a strong mix of technical and process skills, an established reputation working in developing countries in an area relevant to our portfolios, and – above all – the right personality and attitudes to join our distinctive consultancy team. At the moment we are particularly interested in consultants with experience in governance, political economy and social analysis in Fragile and Post Conflict states. Download the vacancy notice here.

Environment and Natural Resource Consultant and West Africa Regional Manager

For this dual role we need a proven consultant capable of leading important and challenging consulting assignments and who can proactively develop and implement the company’s’ business development strategy for the West Africa region. You should be able to communicate effectively in French. Please download the full vacancy notice here. The application deadline for this vacancy is 26 April 2009. VACANCY NOW CLOSED.

Fragile States and Post Conflict Portfolio Leader (Bristol Based)

theIDLgroup is currently recruiting for a Fragile States and Post Conflict Portfolio Leader. We are keen to find a senior consultant with strong technical skills, the ability to lead the portfolio and provide a clear direction. It is crucial that you are able to work in multi-disciplinary and multi-level teams, as you will need to be able to engage at both local and community level, and in high level policy dialogue.  You must have an established reputation for delivering top quality consultancy assignments and - above all - the right personality and attitudes to join our distinctive consultancy team. Please download the full vacancy notice here. Application Deadline: 15 February 2009.VACANCY NOW CLOSED.