Key Responsibilities:

Government Policy Strategy:

• Develop and refine a comprehensive global policy strategy that outlines clear pathways for government adoption and integration of UPG programs in Village Enterprise’s target countries.
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis of the political, economic, and social contexts in target countries to identify opportunities and barriers to UPG adoption.
• Develop a robust evidence base that demonstrates the impact and cost-effectiveness of UPG, drawing on Village Enterprise’s extensive program data and external research.

Advocacy Enablement:

• Create persuasive policy briefs, position papers, talking points, and presentations that equip Village Enterprise representatives to effectively advocate for UPG with government officials.
• Develop comprehensive toolkits and training materials to build the capacity of our teams to engage in policy dialogues and negotiations with government stakeholders.
• Position Village Enterprise as a thought leader in UPG and innovative financing through publications, media coverage, conferences, and webinars.
• Stay abreast of the latest policy developments and research in poverty alleviation to inform our advocacy strategies and ensure our messaging is current and relevant.

Strategic Partnerships:

• Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with key government agencies, research institutions, and think tanks to amplify our policy influence and reach.
• Collaborate with partner organizations to develop joint advocacy initiatives and policy recommendations that advance the UPG agenda.
• Represent Village Enterprise in relevant policy working groups and coalitions to build consensus and drive collective action on poverty graduation.

Innovative Financing:

• Collaborate with the innovative financing team to ensure that policy advocacy efforts align with and support our results-based financing initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of policy recommendations that incentivize government adoption of results-based financing for poverty alleviation programs.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to leverage innovative financing mechanisms to scale up UPG programs in partnership with governments.

Policy Impact & Learning:

• Track and analyze government policies and programs related to poverty reduction and UPG to identify opportunities for engagement and advocacy.
• Develop and implement a robust framework to assess the impact of Village Enterprise’s policy advocacy work on government adoption and implementation of UPG.
• Prepare regular reports for senior leadership and the board, highlighting progress towards government partnership goals and identifying areas for improvement.

Indicators of Success for this role:

• Policy Influence: Number of policy documents, strategies, or plans that incorporate UPG principles or recommendations as a result of Village Enterprise’s advocacy efforts.
• Evidence Utilization: Number of instances where Village Enterprise’s research and data are cited or referenced in government policy discussions or decisions.
• Partnership Strength: Number and quality of strategic partnerships established with government agencies, research institutions, and think tanks to advance UPG.
• Innovative Financing Integration: Number of government partnerships that incorporate innovative financing mechanisms, such as results-based financing, for UPG implementation.

Qualifications:

Education: Advanced degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Law, Development Studies, or a related field.

Experience: Minimum of 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in policy development, advocacy, and government relations, with demonstrated experience in international or multi-country contexts.