Research & Policy Manager, Agriculture
Core
Manage scientific research projects and translate research insights into actionable policy recommendations for agriculture and food security in low- and middle-income countries.
Role type
Senior IC research & policy manager (development economics)
Builds
Research projects, policy briefs, and scaling initiatives for agricultural innovations
Domain
International development, development economics, agriculture, food security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery
Required skills
project management, stakeholder liaison, policy translation, research oversight, fundraising coordination, process development, data analysis, report writing, team leadership
Preferred skills
RCT design and management, impact evaluation, microeconomic theory, international development program implementation, cross-cultural communication, database design
Technologies
statistical analysis tools, database management systems
Responsibilities
Manage external partnerships for agricultural research; oversee research project execution and output quality; synthesize findings for policymakers; coordinate policy events and communications; guide data collection and analysis; support junior staff and recruitment; develop project implementation processes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities