Policy Lead, Evidence & Technical Assistance

Innovations for Poverty Action; Peru (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) Peru seeks a Senior Policy Associate / Associate Policy Manager to advance technical assistance, applied research, and evidence use with government partners in Lima. The role centers on coordinating policy support, guiding research projects, and delivering knowledge products to inform policy decisions.

You will collaborate with government partners, donors, and researchers, support MEL and policy briefs, and ensure IPA protocols and office presence 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)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with IPA Peru Director, 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.
• 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.
• Work with administrative, human resources, and finance staff, ensuring compliance with IPA protocols across all processes.

Skills

Technical policy coordination

Applied research

Stakeholder engagement

Scientific writing

Bilingual Spanish/English

M&E knowledge

Stata

Education

Master's degree in Public Policy or related field

Bachelor's degree in economics, political science, or social science

Tools

Stata

Job description

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) Peru seeks a Senior Policy Associate / Associate Policy Manager to advance technical assistance, applied research, and evidence use with government partners in Lima. The role centers on coordinating policy support, guiding research projects, and delivering knowledge products to inform policy decisions.

You will collaborate with government partners, donors, and researchers, support MEL and policy briefs, and ensure IPA protocols and office presence in Lima.