Head of Policy (Regional Connectivity & Integration)

Pakistan Institute of Development Economics; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Pakistan Institute of Development Economics seeks a Head of Policy (Regional Connectivity & Integration) to lead policy research with a strong data-analysis focus. You will engage national and international stakeholders to expand collaboration and influence, and organize seminars, webinars, and conferences to present research and policy proposals.

The role requires mentoring a policy team, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration, and staying adaptable to additional tasks from the Executive

Qualifications

• PhD is required (HEC-recognized local or foreign).
• PhD in International Trade, global value chains/supply chains, Port Management, Transportation/Logistics Planning with relevant research experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the policy division in conducting and managing policy research with advanced data analysis.
• Engage with national and international stakeholders to enhance collaboration and impact.
• Organize and participate in seminars, webinars, conferences, and forums to present findings.

Skills

Policy research

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Team mentoring

Public speaking

Education

PhD (HEC-recognized)

PhD in International Trade / supply chains / transport/logistics

Job description

Job Title: Head of Policy (Regional Connectivity & Integration)

• Lead the respective policy division in conducting and managing comprehensive policy research on key issues, utilizing advanced data analysis and evidence synthesis to generate valuable insights and impactful policy
• Proactively engage with stakeholders at both national and international levels to identify potential avenues of collaboration and cooperation, thereby enhancing the overall influence and effectiveness of Think Tank’s work.
• Take an active role in organizing and participating in seminars, webinars, conferences, dialogues, and forums, where research findings and policy proposals can be presented and discussed.
• Effectively manage and mentor the team within the policy division, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages cross disciplinary research and knowledge-sharing with other policy divisions.
• Remain flexible and open to taking on any other tasks assigned by the Executive Director, contributing wholeheartedly to the overall success and impact of the Think Tank.
• Ph.D. from an HEC-recognized local or foreign university is required.
• Ph.D. in International Trade, global value chains/supply chains, Port Management, Transportation/Logistics Planning with research experience in the relevant fields.

Experience

• An exceptional track record of 10 years of experience (with a minimum of 05 years post- Ph.D.) in designing, implementing, and supervising research projects at the national and international levels.
• Preference shall be given to candidates having demonstrated research or policy experience in regional economic integration, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), particularly the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), transport economics, cross-border trade facilitation, logistics, regional cooperation and connectivity.

Duration

Initial appointment on Contract for 2 years, extendable on satisfactory performance, until completion of the project.