Head of Policy (Socio-Economic Development)

Pakistan Institute of Development Economics; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Pakistan Institute of Development Economics is seeking a Head of Policy (Socio-Economic Development) to lead the policy division, conduct and manage comprehensive research, and synthesize evidence for impactful policy proposals in poverty alleviation, rural transformation, and food security. The role requires a PhD and international collaboration experience.

The appointment is initially for 2 years on contract, with extension possible based on performance, and entails mentoring a research team

Qualifications

• PhD from an HEC-recognized local or foreign university is required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

PhD in Economics

PhD in Agriculture Economics

PhD in Sociology

PhD in Public Policy (poverty alleviation, microenterprises, rural transformation, and food productivity, safety and security)

Job description

Job Title: Head of Policy (Socio-Economic Development)

• 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 Economics, Agriculture Economics, Sociology, Public Policy with focus on poverty alleviation, microenterprises, rural transformation, and food productivity, safety and security.

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 with demonstrated research experience in poverty reduction, labor markets, rural development, livelihoods, human capital, social protection, inclusive growth, or impact assessment of development projects.

Duration

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