Director, Strategic Research & Evidence

• Lead applied research and evidence synthesis using child data from various sources including AIM/AIM+, programme monitoring, and evaluations.
• Commission and oversee research studies, ensuring they address cross-sector programming questions and are operationally usable.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with universities and research institutions to enhance research credibility and outputs.
• Translate research findings into actionable insights and decision-use products for leadership and stakeholders.
• Lead a research platform including staff, partners, and consultants, setting workplans and quality standards.
• Ensure responsible data practices, safeguarding, and ethical standards in all research activities.

• Master's degree or equivalent in a research-intensive discipline such as Statistics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Public Health, Data Science, Economics, Social Sciences, International Development, Evaluation, or Implementation Science.
• At least 12 years of progressive experience in applied research, evidence synthesis, or related fields with senior multi-country leadership experience.
• Strong expertise in quantitative and mixed-methods research using large datasets, including sampling and equity analysis.
• Experience commissioning and managing external research studies with attention to protocols, ethics, and dissemination.
• Ability to translate evidence for diverse audiences including senior leaders and donors.
• Experience working across sectors like health, nutrition, WASH, livelihoods, child protection, climate resilience, humanitarian programming, and faith and development.
• Proficiency in statistical software such as R, Python, Stata, SPSS, and familiarity with business intelligence tools like Power BI.
• Experience leading virtual, matrixed, and cross-cultural teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Fluency in English.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 15% of the time.
• Preferred: PhD or doctoral-level research training or equivalent senior research leadership experience.
• Preferred: Experience with child wellbeing, public health, nutrition, WASH, livelihoods/resilience, child protection, faith and development, climate, or humanitarian research.
• Preferred: Experience with advanced research methods including longitudinal, quasi-experimental, causal inference, econometric, psychometric, and implementation science methods.
• Preferred: Experience with data governance, protection, research ethics, IRB processes, safeguarding, and handling sensitive data.
• Preferred: Experience securing or shaping research grants and partnerships.
• Preferred: Working proficiency in a second World Vision operational language such as French, Spanish, Portuguese, or Arabic.

Submit your CV and cover letter in English through the employer's official contact. The closing date for applications is Sunday, 1 November 2026.