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 Finance Administrator (Bristol)

theIDLgroup is currently recruiting for a full time Bristol based Finance Administrator. If you have a keen eye for numbers, have book-keeping experience, are IT literate and have a can-do attitude, please read more.   Start date mid/late May 2009.  Application deadline: 10th April 2009.  (Please note that due to a change in HR requirements, this is a slightly amended position from the February09 Business Administrator vacancy). VACANCY NOW CLOSED.

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 Senior Consultant / Consultant (Bristol)

We are looking for a proven consultant capable of leading important and challenging consulting assignments who can work in and lead multi‐disciplinary teams and can engage at both local level, and in high level policy dialogue. You will bring to the team strong technical abilities, relevant experience, and facilitation and process skills. Please download the full vacancy notice here. Application deadline: 26 April 2009. VACANCY NOW CLOSED.

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.

Rural Growth and Livelihood Security Portfolio Leader (Bristol Based)

theIDLgroup is recruiting for a Portfolio Leader of our Rural Growth and Livelihood Security Portfolio. We are seeking an experienced senior consultant with strong technical and process skills, and the ability to lead and develop a diverse portfolio.  You will have an established reputation and broad experience in rural policy and institutional analysis, strategies for rural growth, livelihoods and food security. Please download the full vacancy notice here.  Application Deadline: 15 February 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.