Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven senior leadership in research, impact strategy, or insight functions within global development, philanthropy, social innovation, or venture ecosystems.
- Deep understanding of scaling pathways for social ventures and evidence-informed policy and funding.
- Expertise in impact measurement frameworks, data infrastructure design, and research translation.
- Exceptional strategic thinking and ability to align insights with organisation-wide goals and systems change efforts.
- Track record of producing high-quality knowledge products and leading cross-sector insight dissemination strategies.
- Experience leading and developing diverse, high-performing teams.
- Confident and credible communicator with experience representing organisations at high-level forums and events.
Desirable Attributes
- Familiarity with growth stage venture acceleration and innovation funding models.
- Experience partnering with academic institutions and translating research into practice.
- Strong networks in policy, philanthropic, or impact investment circles.
Values & Behaviours
We are looking for a values-driven leader who exemplifies:
- Intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous learning.
- Collaborative mindset and the ability to foster inclusive, high-trust teams.
- Strategic vision combined with practical execution capabilities.
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity.