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Person Specification

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.