Head of Research & Evidence Strategy

WAM Foundation; Boston (MA); Presencial; USD 180.000 - 230.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k) match

Descripción de la vacante

Weiss Asset Management Foundation seeks a Director of Research and Evidence to build and lead the Research & Evidence Team. The role develops analytical frameworks to evaluate funding opportunities and assess grant impact, guiding strategic philanthropy with rigorous cost-effectiveness analysis.

The position reports to the Managing Director, based in Boston, with occasional domestic and international travel.

Formación

• PhD or Master’s in economics, public policy, international development or a related field.
• Experience building analytical functions and leading teams.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and develop the Research & Evidence Team, establishing standards, workflows, and quality control.
• Oversee cost-effectiveness analyses of grant proposals and portfolio impact assessments.
• Build relationships with academia and funders to advance evidence-based practice.
• Measure outcomes, synthesize findings across grants, and inform future grantmaking.

Conocimientos

Economic evaluation

Research leadership

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Educación

PhD or MSc in economics

Descripción del empleo

Weiss Asset Management Foundation seeks a Director of Research and Evidence to build and lead the Research & Evidence Team. The role develops analytical frameworks to evaluate funding opportunities and assess grant impact, guiding strategic philanthropy with rigorous cost-effectiveness analysis.

The position reports to the Managing Director, based in Boston, with occasional domestic and international travel.