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A senior leadership opportunity at J-PAL Africa for an experienced policy professional ready to drive evidence-informed development across Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Role – Co-lead the Policy & Communications team, shaping and delivering J-PAL Africa's evidence-to-policy strategy across governments and partners in the region
- Requirements – Master's degree in a relevant field plus 7+ years of experience applying rigorous evidence to policy or program design, ideally including government engagement in low- or middle-income countries
- Leadership – Oversee team recruitment, mentorship, and performance management while managing a diverse portfolio of high-impact policy engagements and scale-up opportunities
- Funding – Lead and support fundraising efforts for pilots, scale-ups, and policy initiatives, including grant management and donor relationships
Apply by May 21, 2026 via the application form; position is based in Accra, Ghana or Nairobi, Kenya.
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