Policy Manager

Policy Manager

DIL is seeking a dynamic Policy Manager to oversee and coordinate organizational projects from inception to completion. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day operations, facilitate communication across stakeholders, and ensure projects are delivered on time and aligned with organizational goals. This role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to work independently while supporting collaborative teams, and experience managing complex, multi-faceted initiatives. The Policy Manager will serve as a key liaison between leadership, research teams, implementation partners, and stakeholders. This role coordinates non-technical (not information technology or construction related) projects from conception to completion. Assists with the assembly of teams and the development of detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports using straightforward problem solving skills.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates day-to-day project activities, including preparing for and facilitating meetings, ensuring tasks are completed on time and aligned with project goals.
• Maintains and strengthens relationships with partners, funders, and other collaborators; coordinates across stakeholder groups to facilitate smooth communication and collaboration.
• Coordinates project communications including drafting support materials, presentations, and reports for various audiences.
• Assists with developing and refining processes and procedures for project implementation, tracking, and reporting.
• Supports development of high-quality project outputs including literature reviews, data summaries, and presentations; assists in synthesizing research findings and translating them for policy, practitioners, and general audiences.
• Provides guidance, training, and support to junior staff and project team members; supports recruitment efforts.
• Coordinates events, researches logistics, assists with planning and preparing presentations, event outreach, and post-event write ups.
• Assists with other administrative projects as needed and acquire higher level guidance and skills.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in one or more sectors related to DIL's work, including agriculture, education, water treatment and child health.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively in team settings.
• Strong cross cultural communication abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; synthesize complex information for diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Prioritize effectively and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Working Conditions:

• Flexibility to travel extensively as needed for respective responsibilities.
• This is a hybrid position, with an expected 3 days in-person in the office per week and as needed.

Application Documents:

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• Professional References Contact Information (3)(required)

When applying, the documents MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.