Country Lead and Director of Policy, Rwanda
Role Summary
Join Innovations for Poverty Action as the Country Lead and Director of Policy in Rwanda, overseeing policy influence and research operations.
About the Organisation
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a research and policy nonprofit that discovers and advances what works to improve the lives of people living in poverty. IPA brings together researchers and decision-makers to design, rigorously evaluate, and refine these solutions and their applications, ensuring that the evidence created is used to improve the lives of people living in poverty. In recent decades, trillions of dollars have been spent on programs designed to reduce global poverty, but clear evidence of which programs succeed is rare, and when evidence does exist, decision-makers often do not know about it. IPA exists to bring together leading researchers and these decision-makers to ensure that the evidence we create leads to a tangible impact on the world. Since our founding in 2002, IPA has worked with over 1,800 leading academics to conduct over 1,000 evaluations in over 60 countries. This research has informed hundreds of successful programs that now impact hundreds of millions of individuals worldwide.
Minimum Requirements
Experience in education and/or social protection sectors.
- 7 or more years of relevant experience in public policy or applied research in the development sector.
- Demonstrated success managing teams and complex stakeholder relationships, particularly with senior government officials and donors.
- Experience working on quantitative and qualitative research projects.
- Proven experience in strategy design and implementation, particularly in government or multilateral settings.
- Experience leading business development opportunities.
- Master's degree in development economics, international affairs, international public policy, or a related field.
- Fluency in English.
- Experience working on evidence-to-policy translation, embedded technical assistance, or institutional capacity building. (preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to lead large teams and multiple projects simultaneously. (preferred)
- Strong quantitative skills and familiarity with randomized controlled trials. (preferred)
- Passion for connecting rigorous research to policy makers and practitioners and communicating what works in development. (preferred)
- Commitment to leading a diverse team in a multicultural environment and building staff capacity. (preferred)
- Ability to communicate effectively across cultures with multiple stakeholders including academic researchers, government officials, NGO partners, and study participants. (preferred)
- Excellent management and organizational skills; ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently. (preferred)
- Strong oral and written communication skills. (preferred)
Working Conditions
This position is based in Kigali, Rwanda. The role requires the ability and willingness to travel to IPA country office locations and other locations as needed.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility and applicant requirements are not explicitly stated in the job description.
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