Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in economics, statistics, international development, public policy, or a related quantitative field.
Direct experience in poverty graduation, livelihoods, or economic inclusion programming.
Experience in building a department and integration in a matrix working structure.
Familiarity with results-based or outcomes-based financing and institutional donor evidence requirements.
Experience
15+ years of progressively senior leadership experience in monitoring, evaluation, research, or evidence-related roles, including at least 4 years at senior director, vice-president, or equivalent executive level.
Demonstrated experience leading technical evidence functions (MEL and/or research) and translating evidence into organizational strategy, funding, and external positioning.
Proven track record managing senior technical leaders and multidisciplinary, geographically dispersed teams.
Strong understanding of monitoring and evaluation methods, experimental and quasi-experimental research design, and cost-effectiveness analysis.
Experience supporting major donor proposals and cultivating research or institutional partnerships.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical findings into executive, donor, government, and Board-level messages.
Experience representing an organization externally in sector, policy, or academic forums.
Core Competencies
Strategic & Systems Thinking: Connects evidence, research, operations, and funding into one coherent organizational narrative.
Technical Credibility: Commands the respect of both MEL and Research specialists while operating at an executive, non-technical-audience level.
Influence & Communication: Translates complexity into clear decisions and compelling external narratives for donors, policymakers, and partners.
People Leadership: Builds and develops senior technical leaders, delegates effectively, and creates a culture of rigor and learning.
Partnership Orientation: Builds durable institutional relationships with academic, research, and donor partners.
Employer closing dateNot provided
GoKazini listing ends5 Dec 2026
This role may close sooner
5 December is when this listing ends on GoKazini. The employer may stop accepting applications before then, so apply soon.
GK
This is a preview of the role
Sign in to your GoKazini account to see the company name, full job details, salary information, and how to apply.