Senior Policy Associate / Associate Policy Manager

Innovations for Poverty Action; Lima Metropolitana; Presencial; PEN 90.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Innovations for Poverty Action in Lima, Peru seeks a Senior Policy Associate/Associate Policy Manager to advance technical assistance, applied research, and evidence adaptation for government partners and donors.

The role requires collaboration with government and researchers, strong M&E knowledge (RCTs preferred), and bilingual communication in Spanish and English. In-person work in Lima is required.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in economics, political science, or other social science disciplines.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience, with 2+ years in public sector or government coordination.
• Experience preparing concept notes, policy briefs, and other communication materials for decision-makers and donors.
• Knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, and learning concepts, including theory of change and impact evaluation (RCTs preferred).
• Strong oral and written communication in Spanish and English.

Responsabilidades

• Technical Assistance Coordination: plan and monitor TA activities with government partners; prepare presentations/reports for donors and partners; lead follow-up meetings.
• Applied Research and Evidence Use: scope and develop applied research projects (RCTs); design monitoring systems; scope evidence adaptation and use projects; support funding proposals; deliver knowledge transfer to government teams.
• Administration and Compliance: coordinate with admin/HR/finance; ensure IPA protocols; work from Lima office or partner sites as required.

Conocimientos

Monitoring, evaluation, and learning

Theory of change

Impact evaluation (RCTs)

Bilingual: Spanish & English

Policy communication

Public sector coordination

Educación

Bachelor's degree in economics/political science/social science

Master's degree (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Senior Policy Associate / Associate Policy Manager

Job Summary

IPA Peru has been leading field-based randomized evaluations since 2003, with work spanning Peru and other Latin American countries without an IPA country office. The organization engages closely with key decision-makers and conducts foundational research in education, gender-based violence, social protection, financial inclusion, and health. A core component of IPA Peru's approach is supporting governments in integrating data and evidence into policymaking through initiatives such as Embedded Labs and other technical assistance projects. The Senior Policy Associate / Associate Policy Manager will join the Policy team, contributing to technical assistance activities, applied research, and evidence adaptation efforts in close coordination with government partners, donors, and researchers.

Responsibilities

Technical Assistance Coordination (20%)

• Coordinate with the IPA Peru Director, the Policy Manager, and government partners to carry out technical assistance activities.
• Lead the planning and monitoring of technical assistance activities for government partners to meet assigned objectives and deliverables.
• Lead the preparation of presentations and reports for donors and government partners.
• Lead periodic follow-up meetings with the project team.

Applied Research and Evidence Use (70%)

• Guide the scoping and development of applied research projects (primarily RCTs) for government partners in collaboration with Principal Investigators.
• Lead the design of monitoring and learning systems for government partners' interventions and support their implementation.
• Lead the scoping of evidence adaptation and use projects to improve decision-making.
• Support the development of funding proposals for applied research and evidence adaptation projects.
• Lead the development of policy products and the delivery of knowledge transfer to government partners' teams.

Administration and Compliance (10%)

• Work with administrative, human resources, and finance staff, ensuring compliance with IPA protocols across all processes.
• Work from the IPA Peru office or government partners' headquarters on assigned days and hours in Lima.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in economics, political science, or other social science disciplines.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience, with at least 2 years working in the public sector or closely coordinating with government.
• Experience preparing concept notes, policy briefs, and/or other communication materials for decision-makers and donors.
• Knowledge of fundamental concepts of monitoring, evaluation, and learning, including theory of change and impact evaluation (RCTs preferred).
• Strong oral and written communication skills in Spanish and English.
• Confidence communicating with diverse audiences, including donors, researchers, and government staff.
• This is an in-person position; candidates must live in Lima, Peru and have permission to work there.
• Master's degree in Public Policy, Development Studies, or a related field. (preferred)
• Knowledge and experience in scoping and designing new research, monitoring, or AI-based projects. (preferred)
• Work experience leading or supporting research projects, with RCTs preferred. (preferred)
• Familiarity with the implementation and analysis of qualitative interviews. (preferred)
• Quantitative skills and knowledge of data management and analysis in Stata. (preferred)
• At least one year of experience working with innovation labs. (preferred)
• Excellent time management and organization skills; attention to detail; ability to work independently. (preferred)
• Ability to work in a team, lead small groups of staff, and report to supervisors. (preferred)
• Interest in gender or child development topics, as well as in AI and MEL for Government. (preferred)
• Work experience with, or knowledge of, Peru's Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populations (MIMP), INDECOPI, or RENIEC. (preferred)

Location

The duty station for this role is Lima, Peru. This is an in-person position requiring attendance at the IPA Peru office and government partner headquarters (including MIMP and INDECOPI) on assigned days and hours. Candidates must reside in Lima and be legally authorized to work in Peru.