About the Role We are looking for a Policy Manager to lead policy engagement, research partnerships and stakeholder relationships across education and labour markets, including early childhood, foundational learning, skilling, employment and school-to-work transitions. Key Responsibilities • Develop and manage partnerships with government, NGOs, foundations and development organisations. • Identify emerging policy opportunities and build engagement strategies. • Develop partnerships for research, evaluations and evidence generation. • Translate research and evidence into policy briefs, presentations and actionable insights. • Represent the organisation at policy forums and stakeholder meetings. • Support fundraising through proposals, concept notes and donor engagement. • Manage and mentor junior team members. What We're Looking For • 4+ years of relevant experience in policy, research, evaluation or development. • Master's degree in Economics, Public Policy, Education, International Development or a related field. • Experience in education, labour markets, skilling, employment or programme evaluation. • Strong stakeholder management, communication and analytical skills. • Ability to translate complex research into clear policy insights.