Senior Policy Manager, Embedded Labs Program

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior program manager to support Embedded Labs engagements from design to implementation. You will contribute to technical delivery, support MEL efforts, and help translate research into actionable policy insights.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multi-country projects with NGO/government partners. International travel up to 25% is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years analyzing and communicating complex research results to diverse audiences.
• Experience with NGOs or governments, preferably in LMIC contexts.
• Knowledge of rigorous evidence for international development policy.
• Strong quantitative skills for understanding research studies.
• Experience leading teams to draw policy lessons from research.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and project management support to Embedded Labs engagements from design through implementation.
• Contribute directly to the technical delivery of Lab opportunities.
• Support monitoring, evaluation, and learning efforts for the program.
• Assess progress and impact and establish best practices for government engagement.
• Support knowledge management and training efforts; develop onboarding materials.
• Generate knowledge outputs such as case studies and toolkits; disseminate outputs externally.

Skills

Project management

Quantitative analysis

Communication skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Multitasking

Education

Master's degree in economics

Master's degree in international relations

Master's degree in public administration

Master's degree in public policy

Job description

• Provide technical assistance and project management support to individual Embedded Labs engagements from design through implementation
• Contribute directly to the technical delivery of Lab opportunities
• Support monitoring, evaluation, and learning efforts related to the Embedded Labs program
• Assess the program's progress and impact and establish new best practices for government engagement
• Support knowledge management and training efforts
• Develop and deliver onboarding materials and training for Embedded Labs staff and other IPA teams
• Generate knowledge and public-facing outputs such as case studies, toolkits, and evidence reviews
• Support implementation of the program's communication strategy to disseminate outputs to internal and external audiences
• Identify and pursue business development and fundraising opportunities with country office and global staff
• Coordinate grant reporting and deliverable management across Embedded Labs engagements
• Coordinate strategic events including summits, conferences, workshops, technical working groups, roundtables, and the annual Cross-Country Learning Exchange
• Work closely with the Senior Director of Embedded Labs to shape program growth
• Represent IPA in policy conversations advancing the use of data and evidence in policymaking and government program delivery

Requirements

• Master's degree in economics, development, international relations, public administration, public policy, or a closely related field strongly preferred; additional experience accepted in place of a master's degree
• 3+ years of relevant experience analyzing and communicating complex research results to various audiences
• At least 1 year of experience working closely with large NGOs or governments, preferably in an LMIC country context
• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in the use of rigorous evidence for international development policy
• Strong quantitative skills, including exceptional ability to understand academic research studies and analyze bodies of research
• Expertise in leading teams to draw policy lessons from research and communicating them to various audiences
• Excellent communication skills, including clear, precise, non-technical written and presentation skills
• Proven ability to multitask and successfully complete projects on tight deadlines with little supervision
• Willingness to work hard, be self-motivated, and learn and adapt quickly
• Experience supervising staff teams and managing multi-country projects
• Strong ability to manage up and across
• Experience with IPA and/or partner institutions strongly preferred
• Experience as part of a government team, and/or as a researcher, and/or with monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) preferred
• Experience in education or social protection preferred
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 25% of the time
• Selected candidates must adhere to IPA safeguarding standards

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project management and technical assistance within international development, with strong quantitative skills for analyzing research and communicating findings effectively. Proven ability to lead teams, manage multi-country projects, and engage with government and NGO stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management
• Quantitative Analysis
• Communication SkillsTeam Leadership
• International Development Policy

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Research Analysis
• Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning
• Grant Reporting
• Data Communication
• Policy Development

Soft Skills

• Multitasking
• Self-Motivation
• Adaptability
• Collaboration
• Stakeholder Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Economics
• Master's Degree in International Relations
• Master's Degree in Public Administration
• Master's Degree in Public Policy

Industry Keywords

• Embedded Labs
• NGOs
• LMIC Countries
• Evidence-Based Policy
• Social Protection