Director of Policy

1 week ago

Parsons, West Virginia, United States Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab Full time
Director of Policy (Senior/Associate) - Inclusion Economics India Centre at IFMR


Inclusion Economics, a policy-engaged research initiative that spans Inclusion Economics at Yale University (YIE), Inclusion Economics India Centre(IEIC)at IFMR,and Inclusion Economics Nepal (IEN), is seeking a senior leaderto spearhead the organization's policy work in India.

The successful candidatewillhave the opportunity to work closely with a set of world-renowned researchers in a dynamic, close-knit team tobuild transformative policy-research partnerships and advance evidence-based decision-making in South Asia and globally.

The Organization

Inclusion Economics India Centre at IFMR

(formerly EPoD India at IFMR) is a research organization that collaborates with Inclusion Economics at Yale University,

based across Yale University's Economic Growth Center and The Whitney and Betty MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies.

We conduct cutting-edge research using insights from economics, political science, and related fields to understand how policy can promote inclusive, accountable economies and societies.

Our core research areas include gender, environmental economics and climate change, and policy implementation. We are particularly interested in how better governance can improve outcomes in these fields.

We also aim to increase data literacy and strengthen leaders' ability to implement evidence-informed policies, ultimately building a culture of evidence-based decision-making in the public sector.

Throughout the research life cycle, we engage with policy counterparts and regularly communicate data-driven insights to our research-policy partners and the general public.

The Role

Inclusion Economics IndiaCentre (IEIC)is hiring a(Senior/Associate)Director ofPolicy, with exact role title commensurate with experience,toserve on our seniorleadership team inNewDelhi. Theindividualwillleadpriority policyinitiatives, includingworking closely withleadership across IEIC and Inclusion Economicstoconceptualizeand overseepolicyengagementinanenvisionedEvidence andPolicy Innovation Labthat works closely withgovernment counterparts.

The successful candidate will lead the policy team at IEIC and identify opportunities to increase uptake of evidence generated by IEIC researchers.

The successful candidate will be conversant in researchand policy issues relevantto our organizational focus areas, navigatingeffectively among senior decision makers while leading and mentoring teams to do the same.

S/he/theywill have theability to workcollaborativelywith leadership across the Inclusion Economics networktodevelopand executeastrategic vision andwillbe an extremely effective verbal and written communicator with varied audiences.

S/he/theywill beabletocontribute tothe organization's strategy development,proposals, budgets, deliverables, and presentations while building systems to allow others to work effectively in these areasas well.

The ideal candidate for this position will be versatile, able to effectively guide and mentorstaff andteams in the day-to-day,work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, andsupportfundraising.

Responsibilities


Partner with IEICand broader Inclusion Economicsleadership and affiliated researchers toadvance the organization's policy work in India, includingconceptualizingand launchingapolicy-responsive research labwith an identifiedgovernmentcounterpart.

This will include designing thelab structure and aligning with leadership on goals, setting up systems, recruiting and managing staff and finances working under this initiative, and serving as a key leader and spokesperson for the work of the lab.


Within this initiative, we envision the work including:


Developingstrategic relationships with stakeholders, including policymakers of all levels of the government, donors, and other mission-aligned individuals and institutions relevant to the lab.

Workingwithpolicymakersthrough technical advising and capacity buildingto encourage the use of rigorous,evidence-baseddecision-makingin their departments,institutionalizingpractices to make policyengagements effective.

Identifying and supporting newpolicy-researchopportunitiesthat align with our portfolios, as well as identifying opportunities to build on successful studies to inform policies at scale.

Working with researchers and leadership to identify, lead, and implement a targeted program of communications about the work of the lab.

Representingour research and policy engagements in a variety of written and in-person forums to engage effectively in the research-to-policy space and communicate effectively about our work tostakeholders of the lab.

Designingand embeddingstrategies to maximize impact and mitigate risks throughout project design that factor research, political, and appointment cycles
As part of the Inclusion Economics India Centre's leadership team, the candidate will also supportthe broader work of

Inclusion Economicsthrough:


Supporting a high-caliber, committed team of research and policy-oriented staff, ensuring staff can deliver on organizational policy and research-oriented objectives.

Mentoring multiple managers and senior managers, providing both strategic and administrative guidance, as well as supporting their professional development through competency-based approachesand cultivating a collaborative culture.

Developing a thorough understanding of the Indian policy landscape and making recommendations on how our work can make the most impactful contribution to policy-making.

Identifying and cultivating fundraising opportunities, as well as inputting and leading the submission of successful funding proposals in line with our research priorities.

Providing guidance on programmatic and financial issues in service of organizational strategic objectives.
Identifying and investing in new strategic research-policy collaborations, and guiding strategic investments in existing engagements.

Building partnerships with the research, policy, and development community, both to build our presence in the development space and to identify new opportunities for collaboration with external stakeholders.

Effectively representing the body of our work to external stakeholders, including donors, policy counterparts, and (potentially) capacity-building trainees.

Supportingthework of our affiliated researchers on topics of interest for Inclusion Economics India, including through policy briefs, op-eds and/or presentations for non-academic audiences.

Deepening collaboration between US- and India-based Inclusion Economics staff and affiliates to promote knowledge exchange, mentorship, and policy innovation.
Developing and implementing systems to effectively organize, monitor, and systematize policy engagement efforts and auxiliary support structures.
Other activities to support our strategyand workin India and South Asia, asneeded.
Basic Qualifications


Master's degree or economics, political science, public policy,international developmentor a related field, with a clearinterestin Inclusion Economics IndiaCentre's focus areas of gender, labor markets, governance, environment, etc.

12+ years of relevant experience, includingprogressively senior managementexperienceoverseeing direct reports and directly managingprogramactivitiesin India and experience working with policymakers.

Strong interpersonal and social skills, and willingness to interact with a wide range of individualsincludingResearch Associates,academics, donors, policy counterparts, research institutions, etc.

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Deep understanding of policy-relevant issues in an emergingeconomy context.
Understanding of howquantitativedevelopment economics research is conducted.
Experience with grants management, budgeting, and project management.
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks,propose solutions,and build consensusforcollaboratively developedsolutions ina timely manner with minimal supervision.
Excellent attention to detail.
Capacity to maintain an organized and structured work style in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work in a multiculturalenvironmentacross multiple time zones.
Willingness to travel to visit research project sites and represent our work to external stakeholders on a regular basis.

Preferred qualifications:
Experience working in India in development economics research and/or policy, including with randomized controlled trials.
This position will be based in Delhi, India, with frequent travel throughout the country.
Occasional travel abroad will be required.
How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please fill out our Screening Questionnaire

; you will be asked to upload asinglePDF containing your CV, cover letter, writing sample, and academic transcripts.
Label your file "Last name, First name –(Senior/Associate)Director ofPolicy".

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