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Research & Policy Manager, Agriculture

Washington D.C.💼 Full-time💰 $76,313–$76,313🗓 2026-07-22 → 2026-09-26

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

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