Director, Strategic Research & Evidence
Core
Lead World Vision's applied research, evidence generation, and learning translation function to produce decision-useful evidence for program quality, fundraising, and policy influence.
Role type
Director, Strategic Research & Evidence
Builds
Decision-useful evidence products, annual insight narratives, research portfolios, and university partnerships
Domain
International Development / Humanitarian Aid / Child Wellbeing
Required skills
Applied research leadership, evidence synthesis, quantitative and mixed-methods research, large household survey analysis, research governance, team leadership, stakeholder management, publication strategy
Preferred skills
Experience with AIM/AIM+ datasets, climate resilience research, faith-based development contexts, donor relations
Technologies
Statistical software, data visualization tools, research management platforms
Responsibilities
Lead applied research and evidence synthesis using child data; commission and quality assure research studies; develop university partnerships; translate findings into leadership-ready insights; manage research team and consultants; set research standards and ethics protocols
Seniority
Director, multi-country leadership