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Associate Director of Policy

J-PAL AfricaAccra, Ghana / Nairobi, Kenya

Accra, Ghana / Nairobi, Kenya

1 month ago

Global health & development

Full-time

Routes to impact

Direct high impact on an important cause

Skill-building & building career capital

Description

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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