ABOUT USDevelopment Initiatives (DI) is a global organisation harnessing the power of data and evidence to end poverty, reduce inequality and increase resilience.
Our purpose
To apply the power of data and evidence to build sustainable solutions that create an equitable and resilient world.
Our mission
To work closely with partners to ensure data-driven evidence and analysis are used effectively in policy and practice to end poverty, reduce inequality and increase resilience.
Our values
The values we hold define who we are, the way we work and how we interact with others:
People-centred
We are supportive, friendly and considerate, with mutual respect for how people think, work, live and identify so that together we thrive.
Purpose-driven
Everything we do is motivated by our shared desire to contribute
to positive change in the world.
Transparent
Openness and honesty are at the heart of how we work, driving high levels of trust, as well as fair and ethical practice.
CAREERS
At Development Initiatives we are always keen to work with talented individuals who share our passion and vision.
We provide great benefits to support a happy and thriving workforce. Staff wellbeing is a priority for DI, and we go the extra mile to support people’s passions and interests both in work and beyond. This might be flexible working to support your lifestyle, or paid leave to support you with volunteering or additional studies. We are a Living Wage and Disability Confident employer in the UK and apply these principles to our staff worldwide.
BENEFITS
Flexible Working
Our flexible working policies support the wellbeing of our staff as well as our commitment to equality and diversity. As a member of the team you could benefit from homeworking, flexible hours, and our enhanced policies around sick pay and maternity, paternity and adoption leave. We also offer enhanced holiday allowances, which can be further increased with long service and adjusted to suit you using our buy/sell holiday scheme.
Reward and Renumeration
DI’s reward and remuneration package is shaped by:
- Fair pay – based on individual contribution, skills and expertise, the role and market
- Profit share – to reward collaboration towards our collective success
- Benefits – to provide added value for individuals, our communities and for our environment
- Recognition – to celebrate achievements, innovation and to provide development opportunities
Support Environment
We provide the conditions you need to excel in your role and career. We offer paid leave to volunteer, donate blood and study, and we support staff in paying professional course and membership fees. Our offices are informal environments offering a range of location-specific amenities from cycle-to-work schemes to free fruit, and you can expect to work with colleagues as passionate as you are about ending poverty. We are a friendly organisation that respects how
