Senior Policy Lead, Embedded Labs

Innovations for Poverty Action; Colombia; Presencial; COP 100.000.000 - 150.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) seeks a Sr. Policy Manager for its Embedded Labs Program in Colombia. The role shapes growth across internal systems, external outreach, and policy-oriented engagements with governments and partners.

You will oversee the full range of the program's work, lead multi-country projects, and translate rigorous research into actionable policy. Strong leadership, communication, and MEL experience are essential; travel up to 25% is expected.

Formación

• Master's degree in economics, development, international relations, public administration, public policy, or a closely related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience analyzing and communicating complex research results to various audiences, including experience with NGOs or governments, preferably in an LMIC context.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in using rigorous evidence for international development policy.
• Strong quantitative skills and the ability to understand academic research and analyze bodies of research.
• Experience leading teams to draw policy lessons from research and communicate them to diverse audiences.
• Excellent written and spoken communication, with ability to present clearly and non-technically.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee the full range of the Embedded Labs Program's work, including design through implementation.
• Provide technical assistance and project management support to Lab engagements.
• Support MEL efforts and establish best practices for government engagement.
• Develop onboarding materials and training for staff on Embedded Labs fundamentals.
• Generate knowledge outputs such as case studies and toolkits and support dissemination.
• Identify and pursue business development and fundraising opportunities; coordinate grant reporting.
• Coordinate strategic events such as summits, conferences, workshops, and the Cross-Country Learning Exchange.

Descripción del empleo

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) seeks a Sr. Policy Manager for its Embedded Labs Program in Colombia. The role shapes growth across internal systems, external outreach, and policy-oriented engagements with governments and partners.

You will oversee the full range of the program's work, lead multi-country projects, and translate rigorous research into actionable policy. Strong leadership, communication, and MEL experience are essential; travel up to 25% is expected.