Research and Policy Influencing Manager, ZFF Institute

The Manager will:

• Lead the identification of knowledge gaps and the design (or co-design) of institutional and collaborative research initiatives to inform and promote ZFF’s work in Local Health System strengthening, Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition, and Adolescent and Sexual Reproductive Health.
• Develop and update the institutional research agenda, research manual, and related processes to ensure alignment with strategic priorities.
• Establish and convene a Research Review Team composed of experts and partner institutions to guide the quality, publication, and dissemination of institutional research outputs.
• Provide technical assistance and oversight across the full research lifecycle—from design to dissemination—across ZFF’s program units.
• Produce evidence-based analyses and develops policy and advocacy materials (e.g., policy briefs, papers, talking points, and reports) to shape ZFF’s policy positions and influence public health policies.
• Organize and facilitate research dissemination and policy advocacy initiatives to promote learning and policy engagement across partners and stakeholders.

Submit applications until October 30 2025