Senior Policy Manager, Embedded Labs Program

About the role

The Senior Policy Manager will lead the growth of IPA’s Embedded Labs program, helping governments turn data into actionable policy decisions. Working closely with the Senior Director, the role blends program delivery, knowledge management, and external engagement to scale impact across multiple countries and sectors.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and project management support to individual Lab engagements from design through implementation.
• Support monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) activities to assess program progress and impact.
• Develop and deliver onboarding materials and training for Embedded Labs staff and other IPA teams.
• Produce case studies, toolkits, and evidence reviews, and help disseminate them through the program’s communication strategy.
• Identify business development and fundraising opportunities, coordinate grant reporting, and manage deliverables across engagements.
• Organize strategic events such as summits, workshops, technical working groups, and the annual Cross‑Country Learning Exchange.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in economics, development, international relations, public administration, public policy, or a closely related field (or equivalent experience).
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in policy analysis, program management, or development work.

Required skills