Manager, Insights

Must HAVE:

Written and spoken fluency in English and Arabi

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Manager, Insights, West Asi

a AVPN is the world's largest network of social investors active in Asia, with over 700 funders and resource providers across 33 markets. AVPN enables collaborations between policymakers, family offices, foundations, and the private sector to increase the impact and flow of capital deployed towards closing SDG gaps in Asia. AVPN's mission is to catalyse the movement towards a more strategic, collaborative, and outcomes-focused approach to social investing, ensuring that resources are deployed as effectively as possible to address key social challenges facing Asia today and in the futur

e.The AVPN Insights team supports this mission by researching key trends, challenges, and opportunities across various social investment approaches, relevant themes and issues, and key stakeholder groups across the region. The goal is to equip social investors with the necessary knowledge and insights to be more strategic and impactful in their funding practice and locate opportunities for social investmen

t.We are seeking an experienced professional to join as Manager, Insights, West Asia. Based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, this role will play a pivotal part in shaping the organisation's research and learning agenda in West Asia. The successful candidate will identify local research priorities, forge and manage partnerships, and drive thought leadership to advance the social investment ecosystem in the region and beyon

d.This will be a consultancy role with the potential to convert to full-time. It will report to the Assistant Director, Insight

s.Priority given to applicants based in the United Arab Emirate

s.Responsibiliti

esIn this role, you wi

• llIdentify and assess local research needs, opportunities, and gaps to inform the organisation's thought leadership and insights agenda across West Asi
• a.Represent AVPN and its research and training agenda in key stakeholder meetings across West As
• iaBuild and manage strategic partnerships with local institutions, academia, foundations, and government entities to co-develop insights and research output
• s.Lead research projects focused on social investment trends, impact themes, and emerging sectors relevant to the Middle East and surrounding region
• s.Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure effective project planning, execution, and delivery of high-quality output
• s.Develop clear and concise communication materials (articles, reports, presentations) that effectively summarise research findings and recommendation
• s.Interface with the Academy team to translate research insights into learning materials, courses, and capacity-building programmes tailored to regional needs, as part of the AVPN Academy West Asia Training Hu
• b.Contribute to strategic positioning by identifying opportunities to enhance the organisation's role as a regional thought leader in social investment and impac

t.Requiremen

tsIdeally, you bring the following to our team and the rol

• e:Master's degree in social sciences, economics, public policy, development studies, or a related fiel
• d.5 years of professional experience in research, consulting, or programme management within the social impact, sustainability, or investment sector
• s.Proven ability to engage stakeholders across government, private, and civil society sectors to map local ecosystems and identify emerging trend
• s.Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills, with a track record of producing high-quality publications or report
• s.Excellent relationship management and cross-cultural communication skill
• s.Written and spoken fluency in English and Arab
• icExperience in the GCC or the West Asia region is preferre
• d.Familiarity with philanthropy, impact investing, ESG or impact measurement is an advantag

e.Timefra

meAs soon as possibl

e.Benefi

tsWe offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, along with the opportunity to work on impactful projects that are making a positive difference in the Asia-Pacific regio

n.Application proces

s Please send your CV, cover letter and two writing samples to [Confidential Information]. There may also be a short written assignmen

t.The position is open until filled. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notifie