Guy Jobbins
About Guy Jobbins
Guy Jobbins is a Research Associate at the Overseas Development Institute, with a background in ecology and public policy. He has held various research positions and has extensive experience in water policy and international development across multiple countries.
Current Role at ODI
Guy Jobbins currently serves as a Research Associate at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI), a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he focuses on research related to water policy and its implications for development. His work contributes to ODI's mission of informing policy and practice through rigorous research and analysis.
Previous Experience at ODI
Prior to his current role, Guy Jobbins worked at the Overseas Development Institute as a Research Fellow in Water Policy from 2013 to 2019. During this six-year tenure, he engaged in various research initiatives aimed at improving water governance and resource management, particularly in developing countries.
Academic Background
Guy Jobbins has a robust academic background. He earned a Ph.D. in Public Policy from The University of Birmingham from 1998 to 2002. He also holds an M.Sc. in Ecosystem Analysis from the University of Warwick, which he completed from 1995 to 1996, and a B.Sc. in Ecology from the University of Leeds, obtained from 1991 to 1995.
International Development Experience
Guy Jobbins has extensive experience in international development, having worked in various countries including Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Kenya, Jordan, Lebanon, Ethiopia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Ghana, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Tanzania, Syria, Malta, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada. His work has involved addressing complex issues related to water policy and environmental sustainability.
Research Projects and Contributions
As a Co-Principal Investigator, Guy Jobbins contributed to the IDRC/DFID £8 million research project titled 'Pathways to Resilience in Semiarid Economies'. This project focuses on developing strategies to enhance resilience in semiarid regions, addressing critical challenges faced by communities in these areas.