Director, Innovation Policy

International Rescue Committee Inc

New York City, New York, USA
Base: $120k - $155k; bonus/equity: not specified; ...
Fully remote
Policy change and financing strategy
Systems change and stakeholder mapping
Leverage senior-level networks
The Director, Innovation Policy will be responsible for unlocking the policy and financing conditions required for breakthrough innovations IRC is developing to scale

Job Summary

  • The Director, Innovation Policy will be responsible for unlocking the policy and financing conditions required for breakthrough innovations IRC is developing to scale.
  • You will work widely across the organization - with country programs, technical experts, and HQ leadership, to set vision and drive progress.
  • We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits, including medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month.

Matching Summary

The Director, Innovation Policy will be responsible for unlocking the policy and financing conditions required for breakthrough innovations IRC is developing to scale.

Salary

Base: $120K - $155K; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • policy change and financing strategy
  • systems change and stakeholder mapping
  • leverage senior-level networks
  • drive concrete outcomes from convenings
  • track progress and identify bottlenecks

Nice-to-have

  • solutions-driven change-maker
  • entrepreneurial leader
  • move at a fast pace
  • operate in ambiguity
  • foster inclusive team culture

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years in policy, financing, systems change
  • Track record of driving policy or financing change
  • Deep understanding of government/multilateral operations
  • Proven ability to engage senior stakeholders
  • Strong people management and leadership skills
  • Strong strategic and analytical skills
  • Experience working cross-functionally
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

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Not specified

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