LONDON SCHOOL OF ECENOMICS
Head of Climate and Growth Initiative
LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and
truly inclusive university
The International Growth Centre (IGC)
Salary:£53,949 to £62,160 per annum with potential to
progress to £69,073 inclusive of London allowance
Job type: Full time open-ended contract subject to
funding, with minimum commitment of 24 months
The International Growth Centre (IGC) works with
policymakers in developing countries to promote inclusive and sustainable
growth through pathbreaking research. We are a global research centre with a
network of world-leading researchers, country teams across Africa, South Asia,
and the Middle East, and a set of global policy initiatives. Based at London
School of Economics (LSE) and in partnership with the University of Oxford, we
are majority funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
with support from other global funders. We focus on four themes: state
effectiveness; firms, trade, and productivity; cities; and energy and
environment.
In partnership with LSE’s new Global School of
Sustainability, we have launched the flagship Climate and Growth
Initiative (CGI) – an ambitious, high-profile effort to shape how
developing countries achieve sustainable growth, from climate adaptation to
green transitions to conserving natural capital.
We are seeking an exceptional leader to direct this
initiative. The Head of CGI will set its strategic vision, drive
cutting-edge research, and translate it into influence at the highest levels of
government and global forums. This is a unique opportunity to combine
intellectual leadership with entrepreneurial drive – building partnerships,
mobilising resources, and delivering measurable policy impact across multiple
regions.
Essential skills and experience:
· Deep
understanding of economic research and policy issues relating to sustainable
growth, notably climate change, energy, and environment.
· Proven
track record of working with policymakers on climate, energy, or environment
issues.
· MA/MSc/MPA/MPP
degree in economics, public policy/administration, development economics, or a
related discipline by post start date.
· Experience
leading and growing teams, including managing budgets and grants.
· Ability
to translate complex research into clear, compelling policy recommendations.
· Willingness
to travel regularly to and engage with country teams and stakeholders.
· Demonstrated
ability to take initiative
Closing date: 14 September 2025.
The International Growth Centre (IGC) works with policymakers in developing countries to promote inclusive and sustainable growth through pathbreaking research. We are a global research centre with a network of world-leading researchers, country teams across Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East, and a set of global policy initiatives. Based at London School of Economics (LSE) and in partnership with the University of Oxford, we are majority funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) with support from other global funders. We focus on four themes: state effectiveness; firms, trade, and productivity; cities; and energy and environment.
