Drive Global Impact as a Manager of Right-Fit Evidence at Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)
Are you passionate about leveraging data and rigorous research to solve global poverty challenges? Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is seeking dynamic professionals for the role of Manager, Right-Fit Evidence (RFE). This is an exciting opportunity to join a globally recognized research and policy nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that evidence is actively used to improve the lives of the world's poor.
As a Manager within the Right-Fit Evidence Unit, you will play a pivotal role in developing and managing an impactful portfolio of advisory services. You will work closely with diverse implementing organizations, funders, and government agencies to embed evidence, learning, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) into their daily operations. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for international development, this role offers a platform to shape global policies and drive meaningful change.
Key Responsibilities
- Advisory Portfolio Management (70–80%): Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing 2–3 advisory engagements simultaneously. Lead the design and delivery of workshops, theory of change developments, cost-effectiveness modeling, and MEL system technical assistance. Manage project finances to ensure delivery on time and under budget.
- New Business Development & Relationship Management (10%): Contribute to proposal development, coordinate with IPA sector teams, interface with active and potential funders, and represent RFE at conferences and external events.
- Strategy & Team Development (5–10%): Supervise and mentor 1–2 high-capacity Advisors, champion internal management systems, foster a positive work environment, and lead specific goals within RFE's annual strategic plan.
Qualifications & Skills
- Master’s Degree in International Public Policy, Economics, or a related field (MBAs are also welcome).
- 4+ years of relevant work experience in M&E, education policy, organizational performance, R&D, operational research, or management consulting.
- Proven project and people management experience with the ability to coach and train others.
- Strong stakeholder management and client-facing communication skills with fluency in English.
- Relevant work experience in low- and middle-income countries and an entrepreneurial, self-starter mindset.
- Proficiency in additional languages (Spanish, French, or Portuguese) and previous consultancy experience are highly desirable.
Method of Application
Interested candidates should review the full job description and submit their applications directly through the Innovations for Poverty Action careers portal by following the provided external application link.
