Head of Policy (Socio-Economics Development)

Qualification

Ph.D. in Economics, Agriculture Economics, Sociology, Public Policy with focus on poverty alleviation, microenterprises, rural transformation, and food productivity, safety and security.

Experience

An exceptional track record of 10 years of experience (with a minimum of 05 years post- Ph.D.) in designing, implementing, and supervising research projects at the national and international levels.

Duration

Initial appointment on Contract for 2 years, extendable on satisfactory performance, until completion of the project.

Salary

PPS 10/11

Age

Max 50 years

Duties / Responsibility

  • Lead the respective policy division in conducting and managing comprehensive policy research on key issues, utilizing advanced data analysis and evidence synthesis to generate valuable insights and impactful policy recommendations.
  • Proactively engage with stakeholders at both national and international levels to identify potential avenues of collaboration and cooperation, thereby enhancing the overall influence and effectiveness of Think Tank's work.
  • Take an active role in organizing and participating in seminars, webinars, conferences, dialogues, and forums, where research findings and policy proposals can be presented and discussed.
  • Effectively manage and mentor the team within the policy division, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages crossdisciplinary research and knowledge-sharing with other policy divisions.
  • Remain flexible and open to taking on any other tasks assigned by the Executive Director, contributing wholeheartedly to the overall success and impact of the Think Tank.

Duration

Initial appointment on Contract for 2 years, extendable on satisfactory performance, until completion of the project.

Salary

PPS 10/11

Age

Max 50 years

Last Date to Apply: January 25th, 2026