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Associate Director, Right-Fit Evidence Unit at Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)
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Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 9 days ago (15 Sep 2026) Updated 5 days ago
Job Description
The Associate Director will lead a portfolio of evidence‑and‑learning advisory engagements, guiding clients to turn data into actionable decisions. Responsibilities include designing learning strategies, building M&E systems and supporting implementation for funders, implementers and governments. The role also contributes to unit strategy, mentors staff and promotes a positive organisational culture.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Master’s degree (MBA, MSc or MA) or PhD/Fellowship in a relevant field
- • Minimum 7 years of experience in evidence‑based advisory, monitoring & evaluation or related consultancy
- • Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi‑stakeholder projects at national or regional level
- • Strong analytical skills and expertise in data‑driven learning and impact assessment
- • Proven leadership and team‑development capabilities
- • Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and strategic thinking abilities
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Lead delivery of a portfolio of advisory engagements (approximately 65–75% of time)
- • Serve as senior point of contact for clients, developing tailored solutions for evidence, learning and M&E needs
- • Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes
- • Design and implement learning strategies, monitoring and evaluation frameworks and data‑driven decision‑making processes
- • Contribute to the Right‑Fit Evidence unit’s strategic planning and public presence
- • Provide expertise and mentorship to team members in specific sectors or methodologies
- • Strengthen internal management systems and promote a values‑driven, sustainable work environment