Associate Director/Director - East and Southern Africa at IDinsight

description Job Description

checklist Qualifications & Requirements

• check_circle • MBA, MSc, MA, or PhD/Fellowship in a relevant discipline
• check_circle • Minimum 10 years of experience in research, strategy, or senior management roles
• check_circle • Proven track record of leading large‑scale, evidence‑based projects
• check_circle • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience speaking at high‑profile forums
• check_circle • Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership development abilities
• check_circle • Ability to drive organisational change and support high‑performing teams

psychology Required Skills

task_alt Responsibilities

• arrow_right • Develop and lead high‑impact research projects and evidence‑informed initiatives across multiple sectors and regions
• arrow_right • Write for leading newspapers and journals, and present findings at conferences
• arrow_right • Leverage networks within the impact community to provide advisory support to senior leaders
• arrow_right • Contribute to IDinsight’s regional and global strategy development and execution
• arrow_right • Support organisational development activities including recruitment, onboarding, and performance reviews
• arrow_right • Represent IDinsight externally and internally, exemplifying the organisation’s mission and values
• arrow_right • Provide strategic guidance to regional teams and ensure alignment with overall impact goals