Philippines Policy & Project Development Lead

Innovations for Poverty Action; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Research impact opportunities

Job summary

A nonprofit research organization in Manila seeks a Senior Policy and Project Development Associate to work closely with local governments and researchers. This role involves strategic data assessments, project development, and frequent travel to Western Visayas. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree, at least five years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills in both Filipino and English. The position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on policy decisions through rigorous research and evidence-based practices.

Qualifications

• Five years of work experience in policy research, international development, or program management.
• Strong communication skills to present information clearly and insightfully.
• Experience working with local government units in the Philippines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct strategic mapping and assessment of data systems.
• Support the development of improvement pathways for data governance.
• Lead partner engagements and develop training materials.

Skills

Impact evaluation methodologies

Data management software (e.g., Stata, R)

Fluent in Filipino and English

Client-facing skills

Quantitative and qualitative data collection

Excellent written and oral communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in economics, political science or similar

Tools

Stata

R

Job description

A nonprofit research organization in Manila seeks a Senior Policy and Project Development Associate to work closely with local governments and researchers. This role involves strategic data assessments, project development, and frequent travel to Western Visayas. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree, at least five years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills in both Filipino and English. The position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on policy decisions through rigorous research and evidence-based practices.