POSITION : Associate Director, Research & Advocacy

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Associate Director (AD) for Research, Policy and Advocacy (RPA) is responsible for leading research portfolio, policy analysis and advocacy.
• The AD manages the provision of analysis, advice and support for specified programmes of the organization.
• The AD oversees diverse contractual engagements with research partners and coordinates   relationships with stakeholders and varied networks focused on research and policy.
• Oversee the development of policy briefs, learning projects including submissions or initiatives on current issues of interest to public & private sector organizations.
• Advance the organizations relationships with strategic partners and research institutes and advocacy coalitions to enhance, influence and impact in specified areas of development/operations.
• Author and/or co-author research, policy and advocacy publications for national and regional benefits.
• Will be responsible to the DG/CEO

 Requirements

• A Masters level Degree or (PhD) in Economics, Political Science & Public Policy Development;
• Excellent writing skills with a proven ability to provide clarity and succinctness on communiques.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, vibrant professional networks within global knowledge and management community.
• Experience working for (or closely with) major development organizations, especially international agencies with at least 5 years in senior executive position leading a relevant (RPA) department.
• Experience in research and development of complex national & global issues will be of advantage.
• Be between 40 - 55 years old.