Distinguished Policy Fellow (CETEx Director) – EMDE Private Capital Mobilisation & Fiscal Policy

Overview

The Global School of Sustainability at the London School of Economics and Political Science has set up a new Centre for Economic Transition Expertise (CETEx). The centre builds on research, develops targeted policy analysis, convenes policymakers and provides technical support and capacity-building, in order to support reforms that deliver sustainable, inclusive and resilient economies and financial systems worldwide.

CETEx is appointing a Distinguished Policy Fellow, who will act as Director. The postholder will lead programmes on private capital mobilisation and on economic and fiscal policy in emerging markets and development economies, with a geographic focus on China and Latin America, along with related capacity-building and multilateral engagement on private capital mobilisation and fiscal and debt sustainability. They will lead CETEx's work on mobilising private capital for the climate transition, covering blended finance, development banking, investment structures, credit methodologies and international policy frameworks, and will oversee its fiscal and economic policy programmes in emerging markets.

Requirements

Candidates should have a Master's degree in economics, finance, public policy, development studies or a closely related field, and substantial senior professional experience in government, international organisations, development finance institutions or global finance. A demonstrated record of developing and delivering policy in national or sub-national government or an international organisation is needed in blended finance, fiscal policy or international development. Candidates should also have produced or overseen research-based, policy-relevant work that has influenced senior-level public debate and decisions, and have extensive experience directing complex analytical work such as global stocktakes, assessments of international initiatives and studies of structural barriers to mobilisation, for example prudential regulation, trade and subsidy policy and investment structures.

What you get

The full-time, fixed-term post has funding for 3 years and pays £74,224 to £94,861 per annum including London allowance. Benefits include an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working and training and development opportunities.

How to apply

Further information is available in the how to apply document, job description and person specification. Late applications cannot be accepted.

Key dates

The closing date is 21 October 2026 at 23.59 UK time.